FoxData vs Qimai (2026): which should you pick?
As of Oct 23, 2026, Qimai grades higher than FoxData: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 by ToolGPA
Qimai grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FoxData
App market intelligence with ASO, Apple Ads and download estimates
Free plan · from $9.90/mo
Which one is for you
Pick FoxData if
- Fits if you're an indie developer tracking a few apps for under $10 a month
- Works for teams running ASO and Apple Search Ads side by side
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: ASO reports, exports and the API start at Standard, $59, and download estimates at Growth, $159
- Pricey if you want Apple Search Ads bidding data at $399, or active user and retention data, an Enterprise add-on
- Watch out: the trial needs a card, starts the plan on its own and leaves out exports, AI reviews and the API
- Tight if you change your mind, as refunds only cover cancelling within 48 hours of a first subscription
- Tight if you stay free, with 1 seat, 2 apps and limited keyword tracking
Pick Qimai if
- Fits if you're launching or promoting an app in mainland China and read Chinese
- Works for teams that need rankings from Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and other Chinese Android stores
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you don't read Chinese, as the whole site is in Chinese only
- Watch out: VIP, SVIP and Enterprise prices show only after you sign in, so you can't compare costs first
- Tight if several people share one login, since each account works on 2 to 5 devices at once and blocks the rest
- Tight if you track more than 10 apps or 100 keywords per app on the free edition
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAFoxDataFair | 2.6GPAQimaiGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $9.90 a month, inside this category's cheaper quarter, but it has 1 seat and no export or API. ASO reports, exports and the API need Standard at $59, and download and revenue estimates Growth at $159. | CNo price is published to the public. The VIP, SVIP and Enterprise memberships show their prices only to signed-in users, so there's nothing to set against this category's $19 middle. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free account with 1 seat and 2 tracked apps, and limited keyword tracking and research, which you'll outgrow fast. The 7-day trial of the paid plans needs a card and starts the plan automatically. | BA free edition with 10 apps, 100 keywords per app (1,000 in all) and 10 competitors. One person watching a few apps could stay on it, though the list of what's free only shows after you sign in. |
| Features | BKeyword research with volume and difficulty, rank tracking, rivals' metadata history, ASO impact analysis, AI review summaries and replies, and Apple Search Ads tools. It covers the whole job, though estimates and bid data sit on dearer plans. | BLive App Store charts and change alerts, keyword expansion and a keyword index, download and revenue estimates, competitor comparison, Apple Ads tools, and rankings from Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO and four more Chinese Android stores. It covers the whole job. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You connect App Store Connect or Play Console and set up apps, rivals and keywords, and the plans differ a lot in what they show. | CNo rating on record. The site is in Chinese only, sign-in is by password or a WeChat QR code, and each account works on 2 to 5 devices at once depending on the membership. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with no desktop or phone app. It links to App Store Connect, Google Play Console and Apple Ads, and the API comes from Standard. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Apple Ads tied in through the same company's AppSA campaign tool. No desktop app is on record, and Apple Ads is the only integration listed. |
| Best for | ASO tracking plus Apple Search Ads tools | data on China's App Store and Android stores |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: FoxData and Qimai. How we grade
Where they differ
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At a glance
| FoxData | Qimai | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $9.90 per month, billed monthly | Not published |
| Free plan | Free account: 1 seat and 2 tracked apps with limited keyword and competitor tracking. Exports, the API and download estimates need a paid plan. | A free edition sits beside the VIP, SVIP and Enterprise memberships: 10 apps, 100 keywords per app (1,000 in all) and 10 competitors. The comparison shows only after signing in. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of Standard, Growth or Pro; a credit card is required and the plan starts automatically | None listed |
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| Android | ||
| Made by | FoxData (Hong Kong) Technology Limited | Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Price read from | foxdata.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
Worth knowing
FoxData
- Download and revenue estimates start at Growth ($159 a month); Apple Search Ads bidding data needs Pro at $399.
- The trial needs a credit card, excludes data export, AI reviews, the API and user analysis, and is given once per user.
- Refunds are limited to cancelling within 48 hours of a plan's first subscription; after that the current period is not refunded.
- Active user, retention and demographic analysis are add-on modules on the custom-priced Enterprise package.
Qimai
- The site is in Chinese only, with sign-in by password or a WeChat QR code.
- Prices for the VIP, SVIP and Enterprise memberships are shown only to signed-in users, so none are listed here.
- Each account can be signed in on 2 to 5 devices at once depending on the membership, and the site blocks logins beyond that.
Key features
FoxData
- Keyword research and tracking
- Ranked keywords, keyword research with search volume, popularity and difficulty, AI keyword suggestions and rank tracking for your apps.
- Competitor analysis
- Follow competing apps with their rankings, metadata versions, featured placements and, from Growth, estimated downloads and revenue.
- ASO reports and impact analysis
- ASO reports summarize an app's keywords, rankings, ratings and versions; ASO impact analysis shows how events moved an app's rankings.
- Reviews with AI summaries and replies
- Daily ratings and reviews by version and country, sentiment analysis, AI review summaries and AI-written replies.
- Apple Search Ads tools
- See which apps bid on a keyword and analyze Apple Search Ads campaigns; a separate campaign manager handles bids and automation rules.
- Store connections and API
- Connect App Store Connect or Google Play Console to see your own data, and pull app store data over the FoxData API.
Qimai
- Live charts and store monitoring
- Real-time App Store charts, trending searches, featured picks, and alerts when apps are listed, removed, updated or dropped from charts and keywords.
- Keyword tools
- A keyword optimization helper, keyword expansion, search suggestion lookups and a keyword index that can compare terms side by side.
- Download and revenue estimates
- Download and revenue charts and estimates for apps, which Qimai says covers more than 13 million apps and 20 million keywords.
- Competitor comparison
- Follow apps and their keywords and add competitors to compare; how many depends on the membership level.
- Chinese Android stores
- Rankings from eight Android stores in China, including Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, Tencent's store, Baidu and 360.
- Apple Ads tools
- Apple Ads bid monitoring on Qimai, AppSA for running Apple Ads campaigns yourself, and a managed campaign service.
Plans
FoxData
Free$0
1 seat and 2 tracked apps, with limited keyword tracking and keyword research.
Starter$9.90
per month for 3 tracked apps, billed monthly
1 seat, 10 competitor apps and more keyword tracking than Free. No data export or API.
Standard$59
per month for 10 tracked apps, billed monthly
3 seats, 50 competitor apps, keyword research, ASO reports, exports and API access.
Growth$159
per month for 20 tracked apps, billed monthly
10 seats, 200 competitor apps, download and revenue estimates, keyword history and ASO impact analysis.
Pro$399
per month for 20 tracked apps, billed monthly
Everything in Growth plus Apple Search Ads bidding keyword data and ad creative analysis.
EnterpriseCustom
All Pro features in a customized package, with optional user analysis modules such as active users and retention.
Qimai
Pricing could not be confirmed. See qimai.cn.
Ways to pay less
FoxData
- Annual discount
15% off with yearly billing
FoxData's pricing page offers 15% off for yearly billing and 5% off for quarterly billing.
Qimai
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FoxData or Qimai?
As of Oct 23, 2026, FoxData starts at $9.90 per month, billed monthly, and Qimai has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, FoxData or Qimai?
As of Oct 23, 2026, both FoxData and Qimai have a free plan.
Which platforms do FoxData and Qimai run on?
As of Oct 23, 2026, only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.