Asonix vs ASO.dev

ASO.dev is a desktop and mobile app that pairs ASO research with App Store Connect tools. Asonix is a web app for App Store keyword research, with everything in one $99 plan.

We make Asonix. Facts about ASO.dev come from ASO.dev’s own site and docs, checked .

Which is better, ASO.dev or Asonix?

It depends on how close to App Store Connect you work. Choose ASO.dev if you want desktop and mobile apps that edit metadata, submit for review and manage in-app purchases through App Store Connect, with keys kept on your device and ranks every 4 hours. Choose Asonix if you want a web app with popularity in all 175 App Store countries, competitors’ Meta ads, AI Visibility and an MCP server with keyword data, for $99/year.

Choose ASO.dev if

  • You want desktop or mobile apps rather than a web app.
  • You want to publish metadata and submit for review from the same tool.
  • You manage builds, TestFlight, in-app purchases and screenshots across many locales.
  • You want keyword ranks refreshed every 4 hours.
  • You want your App Store Connect keys to stay on your device.

Choose Asonix if

  • You want to work in a browser, with nothing to install.
  • You want keyword popularity in all 175 App Store countries, not 60.
  • You want competitors’ Meta ads now; they are on ASO.dev’s roadmap.
  • You want your AI agent to read keyword data; ASO.dev’s MCP server leaves it out.
  • You want to know whether ChatGPT recommends your app.

Asonix and ASO.dev side by side

“Not listed” means ASO.dev’s site and docs don’t mention it.

Getting started
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
Where it runsAny browser, nothing to install: your Mac, your phone, Windows or LinuxApps for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android; no web app
Daily updatesDailyRanks every 4 hours; popularity daily
Price$99/yearFrom $348/year per seat (Indie)
Free versionNo free planA 3-day trial; no free plan
Apps and keywordsUnlimitedUnlimited from Indie
Google PlayNoMetadata, releases and reviews; not keyword research
Keyword research
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
App Store countriesAll 175 storefronts60 storefronts
Keyword popularityApple’s own score, from Apple Ads, and an Asonix estimate where Apple only says 5, and in the 84 countries without Apple AdsApple’s score from Apple Ads, shown as its average since September 1, 2025, leaving out Apple’s new 5s
Ranking difficultyYesYes
Opportunity scoreYes: Search demand weighed against how hard the keyword is to rank forNot listed
Relevancy scoreYes: How well each keyword fits your appNot listed
Keywords your app already ranks forYes: In every countryYes
AI keyword suggestionsYes: Built in, and through the MCP serverNot in the app; its AI skills for coding agents can research keywords
Competitors’ keywordsYes: Including the ones they rank for and you don’tYes
Keyword translationsYes: Google TranslateYes: Machine translation
Research before launchYes: Unreleased appsNot listed
Metadata EditorYes: Draft your title, subtitle and keyword field within Apple’s character limitsYes: Publishes to App Store Connect
Tracking
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
Rank trackingYes: Daily, with historyYes: Every 4 hours; 30 to 60 days of history by plan
Tracked VisibilityYes: One score for how well your app ranks across the keywords you track, with popular keywords counting moreA chart of how many keywords rank in the top 1, 5 and 10
App Store chart positionsYes: Free, paid and grossing, by day, with up to a year of historyYes
RatingsYes: Every country, with history and ratings velocityYes: Per country, with replies by hand, in bulk or with AI
Competitor research
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
Apple Search Ads advertisers per keywordYes: In each countryYes: On the Marketing plan, $1,788/year
Competitors’ Meta adsYes: By countryPlanned, on its roadmap
Download and revenue estimatesYes: Last month’s, for any appShown on app cards; its site does not say how they are made
AI and agents
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
AI Visibility in ChatGPTYes: Checked every weekNot listed
MCP server33 tools, online, from any MCP clientOn your computer, for metadata; its docs say it leaves out keyword data
Organizing keywords
FeatureAsonixASO.dev
Notes, tags and foldersStarred keywords onlyColor tags
CSV filesExport onlyComma-separated import; Excel and CSV export from Pro

What Asonix adds

Features ASO.dev’s site does not list, as of October 22, 2026.

Storefronts scanned175 / 175
focus timerUS
Opportunity
24
Popularity
20
Difficulty
70
Top apps
Top advertisers
Downloads
40K
Revenue
$7K
专注计时器China
Opportunity
37
Popularity
38
Difficulty
64
Top apps
Top advertisers
Downloads
40K
Revenue
$10K
집중앱South Korea
Opportunity
50
Popularity
40
Difficulty
37
Top apps
Top advertisers
Downloads
100K
Revenue
$60K
集中タイマーJapan
Opportunity
42
Popularity
51
Difficulty
65
Top apps
Top advertisers
Downloads
30K
Revenue
$6K

Keyword popularity in all 175 countries

ASO.dev covers 60 App Store countries. Asonix covers all 175, with Apple’s score where it has one and an Asonix estimate elsewhere.

Opal: Screen Time Control

Focus, App Blocker & Timer

Downloads/mo
200k
Revenue/mo
$600k
Top 3 countries
US, GB, FR

Meta Ads

73 active ads
  • 119 days live
  • 50 days live

Competitors’ Meta ads

Competitors’ Meta ads are on ASO.dev’s roadmap. In Asonix you can browse them by country today and see how long each has run.

Week of Oct 12 · 24 active prompts · ChatGPT 5.6 · next run Oct 19

#BrandRecommended
ForestForest33.3%
Focus KeeperFocus Keeper20.8%
FreedomFreedom12.5%
4Your app12.5%
5BlockSiteBlockSite8.3%

See whether ChatGPT recommends your app

Every week, Asonix asks ChatGPT the questions your users ask, and shows which apps it recommends and why.

What ASO.dev does well

App Store Connect from one app

ASO.dev edits metadata, submits for review, and manages builds, in-app purchases, subscriptions, pricing and TestFlight.

Keys stay on your device

Its App Store Connect requests come from your device, not from its servers.

Ranks every 4 hours

It refreshes keyword positions every 4 hours in 60 countries.

Localization at scale

One table for 50 locales, translation with AI or DeepL, and a bulk screenshot uploader.

Apple Ads intelligence

Its Marketing plan shows the apps buying each keyword, Share of Voice and Auction Insights.

Pricing

Asonix

$99/year

  • Unlimited apps and keywords
  • Every feature, including Top Advertisers, Meta ads and AI Visibility
  • Any device, in a browser
  • No free plan

ASO.dev

$348/year

  • Indie: $29 a month billed yearly, or $39 monthly, per seat
  • Unlimited apps and keywords
  • 30 days of rank history; 60 from Pro
  • Apple Ads intelligence on Marketing, $1,788/year
  • A 3-day trial; prices before VAT

Prices in USD, from each company’s site on October 22, 2026. Taxes may apply.

Switching from ASO.dev

  1. In ASO.dev, export your keyword list to Excel or CSV (Pro and Marketing plans).
  2. Sign in to Asonix with Google and add your app.
  3. Paste your keywords into Add keywords, separated by commas.

ASO.dev’s rank history stays in ASO.dev. Asonix also finds the keywords your app already ranks for, so you may not need to move every keyword.

Frequently asked questions

Is Asonix a good ASO.dev alternative?

Yes, if you want a web app. Both track keyword popularity, difficulty and rankings. Asonix adds all 175 App Store countries, competitors’ Meta ads and AI Visibility. ASO.dev does more inside App Store Connect.

Does ASO.dev have a web app?

No. ASO.dev runs as an app on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, and says it has no web version for security. Asonix runs in any browser.

Which is cheaper, Asonix or ASO.dev?

Asonix costs $99/year. ASO.dev’s cheapest plan with rank tracking, Indie, costs $348/year per seat, before VAT. Both include unlimited apps and keywords.

Do Asonix and ASO.dev both have an MCP server?

Yes. ASO.dev’s runs on your computer and covers metadata; its docs say it leaves out keyword data. Asonix’s runs online with 33 tools, keyword research included.

Can I use Asonix and ASO.dev together?

Yes. They do not connect to each other, but you can export your keywords from ASO.dev and add them to Asonix.

Sources

We make Asonix. Facts about ASO.dev on this page come from ASO.dev’s own site and docs, checked October 22, 2026. Check ASO.dev’s site for its current details.

ASO.dev is a product of ASO.DEV LLP, London. Asonix is not affiliated with ASO.dev.

Find your edge in a crowded App Store.

$8.25/month

$99 billed annually

Unlimited apps and unlimited keywords.

Get started

Everything included

  • Keyword demand
  • Keyword relevancy
  • Ranking difficulty
  • AI keyword suggestions
  • Keyword translations
  • Country opportunity
  • Top advertisers by keyword
  • Competitor Meta ads
  • Download and revenue estimates
  • Worldwide ratings, velocity & history
  • Rank tracking
  • App Store chart tracking
  • AI Visibility
  • MCP server for AI agents

No App Store Connect access needed. Prices in USD. Taxes may apply.