AppCompete vs Aurora ASO
AppCompete
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Aurora ASO
aurora-aso.appSide by side
| Figure | AppCompete | Aurora ASO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · App Store Optimization Software | 7.9 (#12) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says AppCompete does not sell user data and uses third-party providers for hosting, authentication, and payments. | Aurora says it does not sell personal information and shares it only with providers needed for selected features, such as Apple and Cloudflare, or as required by law. |
| Purpose | AppCompete is an App Store Optimization toolkit for indie iOS developers and small studios. | Aurora is a native Mac ASO tool for tracking rankings, finding keyword opportunities, watching competitors, and connecting App Store performance with revenue. |
| Security | The privacy policy says sensitive credentials are encrypted and sessions use secure, httpOnly cookies. | App Store Connect credentials are stored in macOS Keychain, and the privacy policy says Aurora uses encrypted HTTPS connections. |
| Support | Pro includes priority support, and AppCompete lists [email protected] for questions, feedback, or bug reports. | Support is offered by email for bugs, setup questions, and account help; users are asked to include their macOS version, Aurora version, and the feature involved. |
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AppCompete
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Aurora ASO
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