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scan keywords

2 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

High
84/ 100

Excellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.

Difficulty

Hard
97/ 100

High competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.

Efficiency (KEI)

Good

Demand outweighs the competition.

KEI 0.87 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

Established apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.

95/100 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 252k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 21 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. 1
    Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner, OCR

    Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner, OCR

    business

    4.7
  2. 2
    Genius Scan - PDF Scanner

    Genius Scan - PDF Scanner

    business

    4.9
  3. 3
    CamScanner- scanner, PDF maker

    CamScanner- scanner, PDF maker

    productivity

    4.7
  4. 4
    QR & Barcode Scanner

    QR & Barcode Scanner

    tools

    4.8
  5. 5
    Clear Scan - PDF Scanner App

    Clear Scan - PDF Scanner App

    business

    4.8
  6. 6
    PhotoScan by Google Photos

    PhotoScan by Google Photos

    photography

    4.1
  7. 7
    Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF

    Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF

    productivity

    4.6
  8. 8
    vFlat Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR

    vFlat Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR

    productivity

    4.6
  9. 9
    TurboScan™: PDF scanner

    TurboScan™: PDF scanner

    business

    4.8
  10. 10
    Scan Shot: PDF & Photo Scanner

    Scan Shot: PDF & Photo Scanner

    productivity

    4.4
  11. 11
    Simple Scan - PDF Scanner App

    Simple Scan - PDF Scanner App

    business

    4.7
  12. 12
    Photo Scan App by Photomyne

    Photo Scan App by Photomyne

    photography

    4.2

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.

scanner×84pdf×53scan×43app×27document×18barcode×11ocr×9docs×4

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 97 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 100/100). 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 84 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 252k 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, Genius Scan - PDF Scanner, CamScanner- scanner, PDF maker, QR & Barcode Scanner, Clear Scan - PDF Scanner App. 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. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.

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