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3 related search terms around scan on Google Play in United States, the apps that already rank for it, and how hard each one is to win.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Difficulty
HardHigh competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 1.04 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
60/100 across the top apps
Should you target it?
High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
- Top apps for it see an estimated 4k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 95/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 23 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “scan”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.6Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner, OCR
business
- 2
4.8QR & Barcode Scanner
tools
- 3
4.9Genius Scan - PDF Scanner
business
- 4
4.6CamScanner- scanner, PDF maker
productivity
- 5
4.1PhotoScan by Google Photos
photography
- 6
4.7Google Lens
tools
- 7
4.7Clear Scan - PDF Scanner App
business
- 8
PrivaScan: Offline PDF Scanner
productivity
- 9
4.7iScanner - PDF Scanner App
productivity
- 10
4.6vFlat Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR
productivity
- 11
4.7Simple Scan - PDF Scanner App
business
- 12
4.5PDF Scanner app - TapScanner
business
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “scan”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Related keywords
A basket of related long-tail terms usually beats chasing one hard head keyword.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "scan" on Google Play?
"scan" scores 76 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is hard. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 95/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
How much search traffic does "scan" get?
It scores 79 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 4k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "scan"?
Right now the top apps for "scan" on Google Play include Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner, OCR, QR & Barcode Scanner, Genius Scan - PDF Scanner, CamScanner- scanner, PDF maker, PhotoScan by Google Photos. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "scan" worth targeting for an indie app?
High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
What keywords are related to "scan"?
Related search terms include pdf reader, apple tv, apple. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.
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