Head-to-head · App Store Optimization Software
ASOdesk vs ASOScan
ASOdesk leads on 2 checks, ASOScan on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreASOdesk · 7.6/10
- Free planonly ASOdesk
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresASOdesk · 4 of 4
ASOdesk scores higher on our rubric for app store optimization software: 7.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.
ASOdesk offers free plan; ASOScan doesn't. ASOdesk offers listing experiments; ASOScan doesn't.
ASOdesk is the better fit for teams wanting free full-suite ASO coverage. ASOScan is the better fit for budget-conscious ASO practitioners.
- ASOdesk fits best
Teams wanting free full-suite ASO coverage
- ASOScan fits best
Budget-conscious ASO practitioners
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Side by side
| Feature | ASOdesk 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | ASOScan 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #8 in App Store Optimization Software | #9 in App Store Optimization Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting free full-suite ASO coverage | Budget-conscious ASO practitioners |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $12.50/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ASOdesk 4/4 · ASOScan 3/4 | ||
| Keyword tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competitor tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing experiments | ✓ (best) | — |
| Listing localization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace coverage | Both | Both |
| Tracked app limit | Not checked yet | 3 apps |
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| Our verdict | ASOdesk is a web-based App Store Optimization platform for app marketers, developers, product managers, and support teams. It covers keyword research, ranking monitoring, competitor analysis, metadata optimization, localization, conversion… Read the review → |
ASOScan is an app store optimization platform for teams managing iOS and Android apps. Its coverage spans keyword research from six data sources, daily rank tracking, competitor monitoring, metadata scoring, listing and keyword coverage… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ASOdesk — where it wins
- Free plan covers monitoring, rankings, reviews, and reply tools
- Supports keyword, competitor, conversion, and localization analysis
- Integrates with App Store Connect, Google Play Console, email, and Slack
Where it doesn't
- Web and API access may not suit teams seeking native apps
- Publishing workflow is specified for App Store metadata
- Its broad ASO focus may exceed the needs of simple monitoring users
ASOScan — where it wins
- Tracks iOS and Android rankings daily across up to 200 positions
- Combines research, competitors, localization, reviews, and reporting
- Starts at $15 monthly with unlimited team seats on every plan
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Listing simulators are dry runs, not live store experiments
- API and signed webhooks are limited to qualifying paid plans
- ASOdesk7.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad free ASO toolkit covering both major app stores.
Visit ASOdeskFull verdict → - ASOScan7.5/10 · 7-day trial
Broad ASO coverage at a $15 monthly starting price, with limits by app and keyword volume.
Visit ASOScanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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