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ASOClimb vs Astro

Astro is a focused Mac app for iOS developers who want App Store keyword research and tracking on their own machine, for one yearly price.

Last checked 1 November 2026, on Astro’s own site. Prices change without notice — check theirs before you decide.

Corrections: support@asoclimb.com

Side by side

 ASOClimbAstro
Entry price$10/month, or $100/year source, 1 November 2026$108 billed annually (shown as $9/month), one plan: a single Mac licence source, 1 November 2026
PlatformWeb app in any browser, with a REST API and a hosted MCP server source, 1 November 2026Mac app, macOS 14 and later source, 1 November 2026
StoresApp Store (iPhone, iPad and Mac apps) and Google Play source, 1 November 2026App Store, for iOS developers; Google Play is not mentioned source, 1 November 2026
CountriesAny storefront by two-letter country code; the country pickers list 49. Wow Keywords on Free covers up to 3 countries a run source, 1 November 2026More than 60 countries, where Apple Search Ads is available source, 1 November 2026
Tracked keywords1,500 on Pro, 25 on Free source, 1 November 2026Unlimited source, 1 November 2026
AI requirementNone. Wow Keywords runs on ASOClimb’s servers; no AI account or API key of your own source, 1 November 2026None to use the app. Its MCP server is used from an AI client you run, such as Claude Code, Cursor or Claude Desktop source, 1 November 2026
Data locationOn ASOClimb’s servers (Cloudflare), in your workspace source, 1 November 2026On your Mac, in a local database file (model.sqlite) source, 1 November 2026
App Store Connect uploadNo. ASOClimb writes the title, subtitle and keyword field; you paste them into App Store Connect or Play Console yourself source, 1 November 2026Not stated publicly source, 1 November 2026
MCPYes, hosted at asoclimb.com/mcp with OAuth sign-in, on Free (500 requests a month) and Pro (50,000) source, 1 November 2026Yes, in beta: a local server that runs while Astro is open; Claude Desktop needs a tunnel source, 1 November 2026
Free planYes: 1 app, 25 tracked keywords and 1 Wow Keywords run a month, no card, no time limit source, 1 November 2026None listed source, 1 November 2026
RefundCharges are not refundable once taken, except where consumer law gives you that right source, 1 November 2026Within 14 days of activating a subscription, by email source, 1 November 2026

Where Astro is better

  • Unlimited tracked keywords for one yearly price. ASOClimb caps Pro at 1,500.
  • Keyword popularity read directly from Apple Search Ads, Apple’s own number. ASOClimb’s popularity is a modeled index.
  • Your data stays on your Mac in a single database file you can copy to another machine.
  • A 14-day refund window. ASOClimb does not refund a charge once taken.
  • Keyword translation through a DeepL integration.

Where ASOClimb is better

  • Google Play as well as the App Store, in the same workspace.
  • Runs in any browser on any computer, and your team sees the same workspace. Astro is a single-Mac licence on macOS 14 or later.
  • A hosted MCP server with OAuth sign-in that remote clients such as Claude and ChatGPT reach without a tunnel or an app left open.
  • Wow Keywords writes the title, subtitle and keyword field on ASOClimb’s servers, with no AI client or key of your own.
  • A free plan to start, and $10 a month if you would rather not pay a year up front.

Do not buy ASOClimb if…

If you ship iOS apps only, work alone on a Mac, want unlimited keywords and Apple Search Ads popularity, and prefer your data on your own disk, Astro at $108 a year is a strong choice. ASOClimb is for people who also need Google Play, a browser, a team or a hosted MCP connection.

How the numbers differ

Astro says it extracts keyword popularity directly from Apple Search Ads. ASOClimb models popularity from how early the store suggests a term and from the ratings of the apps already ranking; it is an index for comparing keywords, not a search count.

Check any keyword yourself with the free keyword checker, see how ASOClimb scores keywords in the keyword score methodology, or let Wow Keywords build your keyword set and write your listing.

Questions

How much does Astro cost?

On 1 November 2026 Astro’s site listed one plan: a single Mac licence at $108 billed annually, shown as $9 a month. It listed no free plan and a 14-day refund window.

Does Astro work with Google Play?

Astro’s site describes it as an App Store optimization tool for iOS developers and does not mention Google Play. ASOClimb covers both the App Store and Google Play.

Where does each tool keep my data?

Astro keeps its data in a database file on your Mac. ASOClimb keeps it on its servers in your workspace, so it is the same from any browser.

Do I need my own AI to use either?

Not for the apps themselves. Astro’s optional MCP server is used from an AI client you run, such as Claude Code or Cursor. ASOClimb’s Wow Keywords runs on ASOClimb’s servers with no AI key, and its MCP server is optional.

Sources

Every Astro figure on this page was read on 1 November 2026 from these pages:

Corrections: support@asoclimb.com

Track one app free, no card

One app, 25 keywords, every feature at small volumes. The paid plan is $10 a month for 50 apps.

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