United Statesen-US“sound” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for sound on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.
Difficulty
HardHigh competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Efficiency (KEI)
GoodDemand outweighs the competition.
KEI 0.91 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
StrongEstablished apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.
91/100 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 182k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 56 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “sound”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.7SoundCloud: The Music You Love
music and audio
- 2
4.8°SOUND° Beautifier - Equalizer
music and audio
- 3
4.3Sony | Sound Connect
tools
- 4
3.7Sound Amplifier
communication
- 5
4.8Volume Booster - Sound Booster
music and audio
- 6
4.6Volume Booster GOODEV
tools
- 7
4.8Volume Booster - Sound Booster
music and audio
- 8
3.7SoundHound - Music Discovery
music and audio
- 9
4.0TIDAL Music: HiFi sound
music and audio
- 10
4.6Apple Music
music and audio
- 11
4.7Flat Equalizer - Bass Booster
music and audio
- 12
4.6SoundID™ Headphone Equalizer
music and audio
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “sound”. 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 "sound" on Google Play?
"sound" scores 95 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 "sound" get?
It scores 86 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 182k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "sound"?
Right now the top apps for "sound" on Google Play include SoundCloud: The Music You Love, °SOUND° Beautifier - Equalizer, Sony | Sound Connect, Sound Amplifier, Volume Booster - Sound Booster. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "sound" 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 "sound"?
Related search terms include music and audio. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.
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