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Astro alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Astro 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.
Astro compared with 11 alternatives: ASO.dev, RespectASO, ASOTool, Appfigures, AppTweak and 6 more.
Astro has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed annually ($108 a year). 7 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstroThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | macOS |
| ASO.dev | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RespectASO | Free plan · from ₹1,800/mo | Yes | macOS |
| ASOTool | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Appfigures | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| AppTweak | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| AppDrift | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Applyra | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| AppSigma | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ascope | From $7.50/mo | No | macOS |
| GrowASO | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Sonar | Free plan · from $24.17/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Astro starts at $9 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 11 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: RespectASO, Appfigures and Applyra.
ASO.dev, AppTweak, AppDrift, AppSigma and Sonar score higher without starting lower. Ascope starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Astro
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Astro.
- 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
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 is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Indie iOS developers who want free keyword research
ASOTool
Keyword research and rank tracking for App Store and Google Play
- ASOTool starts at $12.99 per month, including VAT, billed monthly.
- ASOTool also lists a web app.
- ASOTool lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
Suits: Indie developers researching keywords on a small budget
Appfigures
App analytics, review replies and ASO keyword tracking in one account
- Appfigures starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Appfigures also lists a web app.
- Appfigures lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
- Appfigures also covers reports.
Suits: Indie developers who want all their store sales and downloads in one free dashboard
AppTweak
App store optimization and Apple Ads platform for apps and games
- AppTweak starts at $79 per month for 5 apps, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- AppTweak has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Astro.
- AppTweak also lists a web app.
- AppTweak lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
- AppTweak also covers reports and AI search visibility.
Suits: App marketers handling keywords and store listings on both the App Store and Google Play
AppDrift
ASO workspace for keywords, screenshots, translation and publishing
- AppDrift starts at $14.99 per month for 5 apps and 50 keywords, billed monthly.
- AppDrift also lists a web app.
- AppDrift lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
Suits: Indie developers who want ASO research, copy and publishing in one place
Applyra
Flat-price ASO keyword tracker for the App Store and Google Play
- Applyra starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Applyra also lists a web app.
- Applyra lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
Suits: Indie developers who want unlimited keyword tracking at one low price
AppSigma
App Store keyword tracking and review analysis with an MCP server
- AppSigma starts at $19.99 per month for 10 apps and 3 team members.
- AppSigma also lists a web app.
- AppSigma lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
Suits: Indie iOS developers who want daily keyword ranks at a low monthly price
Ascope
Mac app that tracks App Store keyword ranks daily in 50+ countries
- Ascope starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Ascope has no free plan, unlike Astro.
Suits: Indie iPhone and Mac developers tracking their own keywords
GrowASO
Low-cost AI ASO tool with listing writer, rank tracking and icons
- GrowASO starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- GrowASO has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Astro.
- GrowASO also lists a web app.
- GrowASO lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
- GrowASO also covers image generation.
Suits: Indie developers who want ASO tools for under $20 a month
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 also lists a web app.
- Sonar lists no macOS app, which Astro has.
Suits: Indie developers who run ASO through an AI coding agent
Limits worth knowing in Astro
- It runs only on Macs with macOS 14 or later, and each license is active on one Mac at a time.
- It covers Apple's App Store (iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS apps); the pages read make no mention of Google Play.
- Billing is annual only, at $108 a year; refunds can be requested within 14 days.
- Rankings update only while the app is open on the Mac.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Astro?
The alternatives to Astro in this directory are ASO.dev, RespectASO, ASOTool, Appfigures, AppTweak, AppDrift, Applyra, AppSigma, Ascope, GrowASO and Sonar. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Astro.
Is there a free alternative to Astro?
Yes. RespectASO, ASOTool, Appfigures, AppDrift, Applyra, AppSigma and Sonar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Astro alternatives work on Windows?
The Astro listing does not include a Windows app. ASO.dev lists one.
Which Astro alternatives work on Linux?
The Astro listing does not include a Linux app. ASO.dev lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Astro?
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.