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Google Play Algorithm Update: 3 Waves in 10 Days (September 2026)
Google Play changed its search rankings three times in September 2026, on the 14th, 16th and 23rd. Which markets moved, who got hit, and what to do next.
Sep 17, 2026
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Comparisons
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Appfigures vs AppTweak: Which Is Better for a Small App?
Appfigures starts at $9.99 but rank tracking begins at $44.99. AppTweak starts at $79. Compared honestly, plus where Applyra fits at $9.99 unlimited.
Sep 9, 2026
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Insights
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How Long Do App Store Metadata Changes Take to Work?
App Store metadata changes move rankings on day zero, not in four to six weeks. Applyra measured 918 real changes across both stores. Here is the data.
Sep 9, 2026
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Guides
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Mobile Game ASO: Why Keyword Playbooks Fail for Games
Mobile game ASO data: 82% of the game keywords indie devs track never rank, and they are 45% harder than app keywords. Here is what actually moves a game.
Sep 9, 2026
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Guides
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How to Track Every Competitor App Store Listing Change
No store logs an App Store listing change. Applyra tracks 9 competitor fields daily on both stores, alerts you the day one moves, and shows the ranking impact.
Sep 9, 2026
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Why Your App Store Keyword Rankings Dropped Overnight
App Store keyword rankings dropped overnight? Here is how to tell a store-wide event from a problem with your app, using a case we measured in July 2026.
Sep 2, 2026
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Guides
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Agentic ASO: A Prompt Playbook for Your ASO MCP Server
An ASO MCP server puts your keyword data inside ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor. Here are the prompts that earn their keep, and the four places agents get ASO wrong.
Aug 20, 2026
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Comparisons
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AppDrift Alternative for Indie ASO: Applyra vs AppDrift (2026)
AppDrift and Applyra both start at $9.99/month with a permanent free plan. The difference is what that $9.99 tracks: 50 keywords or an unlimited number. Here is the honest comparison.
Aug 19, 2026
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App Store Search Volume: What Apple Actually Publishes
Apple has never given developers search volume. Its new Ads Platform API changes that, partly. We measured exactly what it returns: 7,500 terms per country, nothing below the top 500 of a genre, and no long tail at all.
Aug 15, 2026
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Comparisons
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Sonar Alternative for Indie ASO: Applyra vs Sonar (2026)
Sonar (trysonar.app) is $29/month with a 7-day trial and no free plan. Applyra is $9.99/month with a permanent free plan. Here is the honest comparison.
Aug 14, 2026
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Guides
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App Store & Google Play Character Limits (2026 Reference)
Every App Store and Google Play metadata character limit, plus how the stores actually count: emoji cost 2, CJK costs 1, and the keyword field is not 100 bytes.
Jul 30, 2026
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Comparisons
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AppFollow Alternative: Applyra vs AppFollow for Indies (2026)
AppFollow's ASO plan is $29/mo for 2 apps and 30 days of history. Applyra is the indie AppFollow alternative at $9.99 flat, unlimited, with full history.
Jul 30, 2026
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Comparisons
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AppVector Alternative: Flat-Price ASO for Indie Devs
Looking for an AppVector alternative? See how Applyra compares on price, keyword limits, and features for indie developers on iOS and Android.
Jul 3, 2026
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Guides
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The Cheapest ASO Tools in 2026 (And What You Give Up)
The cheapest ASO tools in 2026, ranked by real monthly cost. See what each budget tool tracks, where it cuts corners, and which one fits an indie developer.
Jul 3, 2026
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Insights
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State of ASO 2026: What 800,000 Keywords Reveal About Difficulty
App store optimization data from 800,000 measured keywords: long-tail is easier to rank and less often worth it. Keyword difficulty benchmarks for 2026.
Jul 3, 2026
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Guides
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App Store Creative Assets: The Indie Header Playbook
App store creative assets are Apple's new product page header and search image field. What fits, what's a waste of an afternoon, and how indies should ship it.
Jun 29, 2026
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Comparisons
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The Best ASO Tools for Indie Developers in 2026
We compared 12 ASO tools on price, features, and fit for indie developers. See where AppTweak, Sensor Tower, MobileAction and Applyra land, and which to pick.
Jun 19, 2026
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Comparisons
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MobileAction Alternative: Applyra vs MobileAction for Indie Apps
MobileAction ASO Intelligence starts at $15/mo and climbs to $239 plus contact-sales tiers. Applyra is the indie-focused MobileAction alternative at $9.99 flat.
Jun 12, 2026
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Guides
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App Intents for iOS 27: The Indie Playbook for the New Siri and Spotlight
App Intents is how your app plugs into the rebuilt iOS 27 Siri. Here is the minimum surface an indie dev should ship before the fall release, and where it fits next to classic ASO.
Jun 11, 2026
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Comparisons
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FoxData Pricing and Alternatives in 2026: Applyra vs FoxData for Indies
FoxData pricing in 2026 runs from $9.9 to $159 a month across four tiers, but Starter caps you at 90 keywords and 3 apps. Every tier side by side, and the $9.99 unlimited alternative for indies.
Jun 4, 2026
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Guides
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Apple In-App Events ASO: Defense Against the Second Ad Slot
Apple In-App Events ASO turns an old feature into ongoing defense against the App Store's new second ad slot. Setup, fields, and an indie cadence.
Jun 1, 2026
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Comparisons
12 min read
Keyapp Alternative: Applyra vs Keyapp for Indies (2026)
Keyapp.top sells keyword installs and ratings. Applyra is a pure ASO analytics tool at $9.99/month. The honest Keyapp alternative comparison.
May 28, 2026
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Guides
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Google Play Deep Links Are an ASO Lever Now (2026 Guide)
After I/O 2026, Google Play deep links are an ASO lever: Gemini deep-links users into in-app content. Here's the App Links setup indie Android devs should ship.
May 26, 2026
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Comparisons
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Asolytics Alternative: Applyra vs Asolytics for Indies (2026)
Asolytics dropped its free plan and starts at $49/month with hard caps on apps and keywords. Applyra is the indie-friendly Asolytics alternative at $9.99/month.
May 20, 2026
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Guides
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Google Play Battery Warning ASO: The 5% Wake-Lock Rule
Google Play's battery warning is an ASO problem in 2026. Here's the 5% wake-lock rule, what it does to your listing, and how to stay off the red list.
May 18, 2026
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Guides
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App Store Screenshot Captions: The New Keyword Field
App store screenshot captions are now indexed as keywords. Here's the indie playbook for placement, contrast, and which keywords to put on each panel.
May 11, 2026
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Comparisons
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aso.dev Alternative: Applyra vs aso.dev Compared (2026)
aso.dev gates keyword rankings behind its $19/month Indie tier and has no free plan. See how Applyra compares as a simpler aso.dev alternative.
May 11, 2026
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Guides
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Custom Product Pages: The Indie ASO Lever Nobody's Pulling
Custom Product Pages went organic in July 2025 and Apple doubled the limit to 70 in October. Here's the indie playbook for using them without an Ads budget.
May 4, 2026
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Guides
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Surviving Apple's Search Ad Squeeze: ASO Without an Ad Budget
Apple's March 2026 ad expansion pushed organic results down. Here's how to do ASO without an ad budget: long-tail keywords, conversion, retention.
Apr 27, 2026
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Guides
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How to Get Your App Recommended by ChatGPT (Indie Guide)
A practical playbook to get your app recommended by ChatGPT. What AI search rewards, why indie apps have an edge, and the signals that actually move visibility.
Apr 23, 2026
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Comparisons
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App Radar Pricing and Alternatives in 2026: Tiers, Caps and the Indie Option
App Radar pricing in 2026: about $80, $195 and $345 a month (published in euros as €69, €169 and €299) for 500, 1,500 and 3,000 keywords, a 7-day trial and no free plan. What each tier includes, and the $9.99 indie alternative.
Mar 16, 2026
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Guides
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10 ASO Mistakes Indie Developers Make (And How to Fix Them)
Avoid the most common App Store Optimization mistakes that kill your downloads. Learn what indie developers get wrong with ASO and how to fix each issue.
Mar 9, 2026
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Best Free ASO Tools for Indie Developers (2026)
Compare the best free ASO tools for App Store Optimization in 2026. From manual methods to third-party platforms, find the right tools to grow your app without spending a dime.
Mar 3, 2026
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Sensor Tower Alternative: Enterprise Intelligence vs. Practical ASO Tools
Sensor Tower costs $25,000-$40,000/year and focuses on market intelligence for enterprises. Applyra offers focused ASO tools starting free. Compare the options.
Feb 26, 2026
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Comparisons
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AppFigures Pricing and Alternatives in 2026: What Each Tier Buys for ASO
AppFigures pricing in 2026: $9.99 for 25 keywords, $44.99 for 100 with daily rank updates, $149.99 for 500, up to $1,399.99 a month. What each tier includes for ASO, and the $9.99 unlimited alternative.
Feb 19, 2026
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Guides
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ASO for Indie Developers: The Complete 2026 Guide
ASO for indie developers, explained end to end: keyword research, metadata, screenshots, reviews, and the free tools that grow your app without an ads budget.
Feb 16, 2026
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Comparisons
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AppTweak Pricing and Alternatives in 2026: What You Pay, What You Get
AppTweak pricing in 2026: $79, $299 and $549 a month for 500, 1,500 and 3,000 keywords, a 7-day trial and no free plan. What each tier includes, and the indie alternative at $9.99 with unlimited keywords.
Feb 9, 2026
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Comparisons
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Best Astro Alternative for ASO: Applyra vs Astro Comparison (2026)
Astro is iOS-only and Mac-only. Applyra covers iOS + Android from any browser, with a free plan. See the full comparison.
Feb 2, 2026
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