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Ascope alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Ascope alternative for most people is RespectASO (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of app store optimization tools. It's also the best free one.
Ascope compared with 5 alternatives: Astro, RespectASO, ASO.dev, ASOTool and Sonar.
Ascope is a paid product, starting at $7.50 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Ascope starts at $7.50 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: RespectASO.
ASO.dev and Sonar score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Ascope
Astro
Mac app for App Store keyword research and daily rank tracking
- Astro starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 a year).
- Astro has a free plan, which Ascope lacks.
Suits: Indie iOS and Mac developers doing their own ASO
RespectASO
Open-source Mac app for App Store keyword research, with AI Pro tools
- RespectASO starts at ₹1,800 for 3 months, paid once, with no renewal.
- RespectASO has a free plan, which Ascope lacks.
- RespectASO is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Indie iOS developers who want free keyword research
ASO.dev
App Store Connect manager with unlimited ASO keyword tracking
- ASO.dev starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- ASO.dev also lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers who spend a lot of time in App Store Connect and Google Play Console
ASOTool
Keyword research and rank tracking for App Store and Google Play
- ASOTool starts at $12.99 per month, including VAT, billed monthly.
- ASOTool has a free plan, which Ascope lacks.
- ASOTool also lists a web app.
- ASOTool lists no macOS app, which Ascope has.
Suits: Indie developers researching keywords on a small budget
Sonar
ASO keyword data and rank tracking that AI agents can use over MCP
- Sonar starts at $24.17 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Sonar has a free plan, which Ascope lacks.
- Sonar also lists a web app.
- Sonar lists no macOS app, which Ascope has.
Suits: Indie developers who run ASO through an AI coding agent
Limits worth knowing in Ascope
- It runs only on Macs with macOS 14 Sonoma or later, and one license is active on one Mac at a time.
- It covers the App Store only (iPhone and Mac apps); Google Play is not tracked.
- There is no free plan or free trial; instead there is a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- Rankings update once a day only while the app is running.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ascope?
The alternatives to Ascope in this directory are Astro, RespectASO, ASO.dev, ASOTool and Sonar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ascope.
Is there a free alternative to Ascope?
Yes. Astro, RespectASO, ASOTool and Sonar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ascope alternatives work on Windows?
The Ascope listing does not include a Windows app. ASO.dev lists one.
Which Ascope alternatives work on Linux?
The Ascope listing does not include a Linux app. ASO.dev lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ascope?
RespectASO is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.