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Competitive Research·12 min read·Jul 22, 2026

Before You Launch: The Competitive Research Every Indie Developer Should Do

A pre-launch competitive research checklist for indie iOS developers: seven questions to answer with real download, revenue, and publisher data before you submit your app.

Competitive Research·11 min read·Jun 24, 2026

How to Analyze App Store Competition for a Keyword (With Real Examples)

A data-rich walkthrough of App Store competition analysis: how to turn downloads, revenue, ratings, and publisher data into a real decision — enter the keyword, avoid it, or find a niche.

Competitive Research·9 min read·Jun 24, 2026

App Store Operator vs. SensorTower: Which One Should You Use?

An honest comparison of App Store Operator and SensorTower: a lightweight AI-native research tool inside Claude vs. a full deep ASO platform. Which one fits your workflow and budget.

Competitive Research·8 min read·Apr 28, 2026

How to Research App Store Competitors in Under 60 Seconds

Run App Store competitor research in Claude: get download estimates, revenue, publisher data, and top markets for any keyword in under 60 seconds.

App Store Operator connects Claude to App Store and SensorTower data — no browser, no API keys, no manual copy-paste.

npx app-store-operator@latest
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