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“sound” keyword difficulty & traffic

How hard it is to rank for sound on App Store in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.

Difficulty

Hard
84/ 100

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

Search traffic

High
92/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.10 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

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

82/100 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 42k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 14 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “sound”

The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on App Store in United States right now.

  1. 1
    SoundCloud: The Music You Love

    SoundCloud: The Music You Love

    4.8
  2. 2
    Sony | Sound Connect

    Sony | Sound Connect

    4.5
  3. 3
    SoundLab - Audio Editor

    SoundLab - Audio Editor

    4.6
  4. 4
    SoundHound - Music Discovery

    SoundHound - Music Discovery

    4.8
  5. 5
    BandLab – Music Maker & Beats

    BandLab – Music Maker & Beats

    4.8
  6. 6
    Spotify: Music and Podcasts

    Spotify: Music and Podcasts

    4.8
  7. 7
    100's of Buttons & Sounds Lite

    100's of Buttons & Sounds Lite

    4.5
  8. 8
    Volume Boost – Sound Amplifier

    Volume Boost – Sound Amplifier

    4.3
  9. 9
    Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

    Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

    4.9
  10. 10
    Audiomack - Play Music Offline

    Audiomack - Play Music Offline

    4.8
  11. 11
    Funny Sounds Sound Board +

    Funny Sounds Sound Board +

    4.6
  12. 12
    OMG Prank App Prank Sounds

    OMG Prank App Prank Sounds

    4.6

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.

sounds×44sound×34sleep×21noise×12music×11white×9effects×7funny×6

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to rank for "sound" on App Store?

"sound" scores 84 out of 100 for difficulty on App Store 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 92 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 42k 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 App Store include SoundCloud: The Music You Love, Sony | Sound Connect, SoundLab - Audio Editor, SoundHound - Music Discovery, BandLab – Music Maker & Beats. 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.

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