This audit was generated on March 27, 2026
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Your app's position for key search terms
10
Keywords analyzed
5
Ranked in top 100
1
In top 10
| Keyword | Rank | Traffic | Difficulty | Ahead | Behind | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| darkscout | #1 | — |  |     | ||
| astrophotography planner | #37 |  |  |      | ||
| dark sky finderOpportunity | #79 |  |  |     | ||
| astro photo plannerOpportunity | #95 |  |  |     | ||
| stargazing forecastOpportunity | #96 |  |  |     | ||
| night sky photographyOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| milky way trackerOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| astronomy weatherOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| star photographyOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — | | ||
| celestial eventsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   |
Keyword Competitors
Apps positioned directly before or after yours on keywords
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Occurrence count shows how many keywords each competitor appears on
Category Ranking
Weather chart position
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AI-Powered Analysis
Personalized insights generated by our AI
DarkScout ranks #1 for its brand keyword but overall visibility is low (22/100) with only 5 of 10 target keywords ranked and no category or chart presence. Immediate focus should be on expanding keyword rankings, building social proof, and enhancing the store listing to capture high‑traffic astrophotography searches.
The app’s exact name "darkscout" is ranked #1 with 67 traffic and a moderate difficulty (36), giving a solid anchor for the listing. Leverage this by keeping the name unchanged and using it in the subtitle and keyword field.
Only 5 of the 10 analyzed keywords are ranked, and core terms like "night sky photography" and "milky way tracker" are not ranked despite high traffic (44‑49) and moderate difficulty (30‑33). This limits discovery across key user intents.
The app has 0 reviews and a 0.0 rating, which hurts trust and conversion. Apple’s algorithm also favors apps with active user feedback.
Keywords such as "astrophotography planner" (traffic 37, rank 37), "stargazing forecast" (traffic 43, rank 96) and "astro photo planner" (traffic 39, rank 95) are within reach given current difficulty (28‑32). Re‑optimizing the keyword field and adding them to the subtitle can push them into the top 50.
The listing lacks compelling screenshots and a subtitle that communicates core value (e.g., "Night Sky Planner & Milky Way Tracker"). Adding 5‑6 annotated screenshots and a keyword‑rich subtitle can boost conversion and indirectly improve rankings.
- 1Revise the subtitle to include top‑traffic keywords (e.g., "Night Sky Planner, Milky Way Tracker, Astro Weather").
- 2Add missing high‑traffic keywords ("night sky photography", "milky way tracker", "stargazing forecast", "astro photo planner") to the keyword field and remove low‑impact terms.
- 3Create 5‑6 high‑quality screenshots with captions highlighting Astro Score, widget, offline mode, and location comparison.
- 4Implement an in‑app prompt to request reviews after successful planning sessions to generate initial 5‑10 5‑star reviews.
- 5Localize the title, subtitle, and description for English‑speaking regions with high astronomy interest (US, UK, Canada, Australia) to broaden reach.
ASO Insights
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Recently updated
Your app was updated recently, signaling active maintenance to users and stores.
No significant issues found
Improve visibility
Score of 22/100 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 DarkScout?
DarkScout has a visibility score of 22 out of 100 on the Apple App Store (US). The score combines keyword rankings, top charts presence, and listing quality signals like rating and update recency. This audit was generated on March 27, 2026.
On how many keywords does DarkScout rank?
DarkScout is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 5 keywords, with 1 keyword reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.
Who are the main competitors of DarkScout?
Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of DarkScout are LifeLock Identity, Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets, Star Guide: Night Sky Map. These apps appear next to DarkScout on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.
What category is DarkScout in on the Apple App Store?
DarkScout is listed in the Weather category on the Apple App Store.
How can DarkScout improve its App Store Optimization?
Based on this audit, DarkScout 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 DarkScout.
How was this ASO audit generated?
This audit was generated automatically by Applyra by scraping public Apple App Store 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.