This audit was generated on May 15, 2026
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Your app's position for key search terms
10
Keywords analyzed
1
Ranked in top 100
1
In top 10
| Keyword | Rank | Traffic | Difficulty | Ahead | Behind | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the true story | #1 | — |  |     | ||
| news aggregatorOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| unbiased newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| media coverageOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| news compilerOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| world news | Not ranked | — | — |  | ||
| event reportingOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| news analysisOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |  | ||
| media monitoringOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |    | ||
| news trackerOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |  |
Keyword Competitors
Apps positioned directly before or after yours on keywords
No competitors ranking directly ahead
This is a True Story
Game Educational
Occurrence count shows how many keywords each competitor appears on
Category Ranking
News & Magazines chart position
X
CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts
Local News - Breaking &Weather
Substack
Local Weather News - Radar
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Ground News
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
NYTimes: US and Global News
Local News - Latest & Smart
Local News: Breaking & Latest
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather
FOX News - Daily Breaking News
Citizen: Protect The World
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AI-Powered Analysis
Personalized insights generated by our AI
The app enjoys a perfect quality score and ranks #1 for its brand keyword, but overall visibility is extremely low (18/100) due to poor keyword coverage and no category ranking. Immediate focus should be expanding keyword presence and improving store metadata.
The app scores 100% on quality, indicating excellent performance, stability, and user experience, which supports higher conversion once visibility improves.
The exact phrase "the true story" ranks #1 with traffic 58 and difficulty 46, showing strong brand recognition that can be leveraged in the title and short description.
Only 1 out of 10 target keywords is ranked, resulting in a 17% keyword score. High‑traffic terms like "news aggregator" (traffic 56) and "unbiased news" (traffic 79) are missing entirely.
The app is not ranked in the News & Magazines category, which limits discoverability in category charts and reduces organic traffic from category browsers.
Integrate unranked high‑traffic keywords (e.g., "world news" traffic 54, difficulty 70; "news analysis" traffic 53, difficulty 50) into the title, short description, and long description to boost rankings.
The sole competitor shares only one keyword. By adding the remaining nine high‑traffic keywords and differentiating with unique value propositions (unbiased view, media monitoring), the app can dominate those search terms.
- 1Revise title to include brand + top 2 high‑traffic keywords (e.g., "The True Story – Unbiased News & World Events").
- 2Rewrite short and long descriptions to naturally embed all 9 unranked keywords, using bullet points and LSI terms.
- 3Add a keyword‑rich subtitle/tagline and localized metadata for key markets (English, Spanish, etc.).
- 4Update screenshots and feature graphic with overlay text highlighting "unbiased news" and "media monitoring" to reinforce keyword relevance.
- 5Launch a review‑generation campaign to increase total reviews beyond 200 and maintain the 4.8 rating.
ASO Insights
Actionable recommendations to improve your visibility
Excellent rating
Your 4.8 star rating builds user trust and improves conversion rates.
Recently updated
Your app was updated recently, signaling active maintenance to users and stores.
Low keyword visibility
Not ranking in top 50 for generic keywords. Consider optimizing title and description with relevant search terms.
Improve visibility
Score of 18/100 suggests room for ASO optimization. Focus on keywords and category ranking.
Not in category top charts
Improving ratings and downloads can help reach category top charts.
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Audit FAQ
Common questions about this ASO audit.
What is the ASO visibility score of The True Story?
The True Story has a visibility score of 18 out of 100 on the Google Play (US). The score combines keyword rankings, top charts presence, and listing quality signals like rating and update recency. This audit was generated on May 15, 2026.
On how many keywords does The True Story rank?
The True Story is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 1 keyword, with 1 keyword reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.
Who are the main competitors of The True Story?
Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of The True Story are This is a True Story. These apps appear next to The True Story on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.
What category is The True Story in on the Google Play?
The True Story is listed in the News & Magazines category on the Google Play.
How can The True Story improve its App Store Optimization?
Based on this audit, The True Story should focus on the keywords where it ranks 11 to 50 (closest to the top 10), benchmark its title and subtitle against the most frequent competitors, and refresh its listing regularly to maintain quality signals. The full audit lists specific weaknesses, opportunities, and AI-generated suggestions tailored to The True Story.
How was this ASO audit generated?
This audit was generated automatically by Applyra by scraping public Google Play data: app metadata, keyword rankings, category positions, and competitor listings. Visibility, keyword and listing quality scores are computed from those signals. Audits are free and do not require an Applyra account.