The Qimai Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Qimai in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Qimai
The Insider’s Guide
Chinese app market data platform for ASO and Apple Ads
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among app store optimization tools, read from Qimai’s own pages.
Made by Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd. · checked Oct 23, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Qimai’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Qimai’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 37 of the 42 other app store optimization tools we grade
Qimai (七麦数据) is a Chinese-language app data platform from Beijing Qimai Technology. It covers App Store charts in 175 countries and regions plus eight major Android stores in China, with keyword tools, competitor comparison, and download and revenue estimates. The same company runs AppSA, a self-serve Apple Ads platform, and a managed Apple Ads service.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Qimai, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for data on China's App Store and Android stores
Qimai is a Chinese-language app data platform: App Store charts in 175 countries and regions, rankings from eight Chinese Android stores, keyword tools and download and revenue estimates, with a free edition for 10 apps.
- 2
There is a free 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.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
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.
- 5
Keyword tools
A keyword optimization helper, keyword expansion, search suggestion lookups and a keyword index that can compare terms side by side.
- 6
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.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 37 of 42
That is against the other app store optimization tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Qimai you would be making keyword rankings and popularity scores from both app stores, gathered every day. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Qimai at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd., since 2013
- Category
- App Store Optimization (ASO)
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for data on China's App Store and Android stores
Qimai is a Chinese-language app data platform: App Store charts in 175 countries and regions, rankings from eight Chinese Android stores, keyword tools and download and revenue estimates, with a free edition for 10 apps. But the site is in Chinese only, and the VIP, SVIP and Enterprise prices show only once you've signed in, so you can't see what paying costs before making an account.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No 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 | B | A 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 | B | Live 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 | C | No 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 | B | Web, 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. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Qimai is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Teams launching or promoting apps in mainland China
- Tracking Chinese Android stores that Western ASO tools rarely cover
- Apple Ads advertisers who want data and campaign tools from one company
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Qimai's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
One person watching a few apps could stay on it, though the list of what's free only shows after you sign in.
We could not confirm Qimai’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. qimai.cn has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Chinese app market data platform for ASO and Apple Ads. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: keyword research, rank tracking, app store optimization.
Web, iPhone and Android, with Apple Ads tied in through the same company's AppSA campaign tool.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Apple Ads
Qimai is made by Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd., and has been around since 2013.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
37/42
Other app store optimization tools it is graded above
Qimai's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 37 of the 42 other app store optimization tools we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 35 of 42) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 43 app store optimization tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Qimai’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 10 of 42
- BFree plan and trialAbove 35 of 42
- BFeaturesAbove 30 of 42
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 42
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 18 of 42
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Qimai you would be making keyword rankings and popularity scores from both app stores, gathered every day. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 37 of the 42 other app store optimization tools we grade.
What you could not
- Keyword rankings and popularity scores from both app stores, gathered every day.
- Search volumes for millions of keywords, gathered and kept up to date.
- Daily checks of where your pages rank in search results.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Qimai’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Sensor Tower, AppTweak, AppMagic, FoxData and Appfigures
The 5 tools Qimai is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Sensor Tower
Free plan
Market intelligence on app downloads, revenue, usage and ads.
- Only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.0GPA
AppTweak
Free trial · from $79/mo
App store optimization and Apple Ads platform for apps and games.
- Qimai has a free plan. AppTweak does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps.
- AppTweak also covers reports and AI search visibility.
- 1.6GPA
AppMagic
Paid
Mobile and Steam market data: revenue, downloads, ads and ASO.
- Qimai has a free plan. AppMagic does not.
- Only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Qimai also covers rank tracking.
- 2.4GPA
FoxData
Free plan · from $9.90/mo
App market intelligence with ASO, Apple Ads and download estimates.
- Only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.2GPA
Appfigures
Free plan · from $7.99/mo
App analytics, review replies and ASO keyword tracking in one account.
- Only Qimai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Appfigures also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Qimai free?
Qimai has a free 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.
What platforms does Qimai work on?
Qimai is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Qimai have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Qimai is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Qimai have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Qimai is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Qimai open source?
Qimai is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.
What does Qimai integrate with?
Qimai's listing names Apple Ads. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Qimai?
Qimai is made by Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to Qimai?
The closest alternatives to Qimai in our directory are Sensor Tower, AppTweak, AppMagic, FoxData and Appfigures.
How does Qimai compare with other app store optimization tools?
Qimai's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 37 of the 42 other app store optimization tools we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Qimai?
To replace Qimai you would be making keyword rankings and popularity scores from both app stores, gathered every day.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Qimai’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 23, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Qimai's own pages on 23 October 2026; its membership page showed us no plans without signing in. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd. Prices change, so check qimai.cn before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Qimai, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qimai
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Qimai’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Qimai is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Beijing Qimai Technology Co., Ltd. Prices and plans change: check qimai.cn before you buy.