AppFollow vs AppTrendKit for indie iOS developers
AppFollow is strongest at review management and adds ASO keyword tracking, with a free plan and paid plans from €19 a month billed yearly. Its pricing page lists no download or revenue estimates for other apps. AppTrendKit is built around those estimates, for every iOS app, with keyword research included.
Prices and features checked on 23 October 2026. We make AppTrendKit, so check our claims against the sources at the bottom of the page.
AppFollow and AppTrendKit side by side
| Feature | AppTrendKit | AppFollow |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Indie iOS developers, small studios and people sizing an app before they build or buy | App teams that manage ratings and reviews across stores, and ASO managers |
| Price | Free; Pro from $19 a month | Free; paid from €19 a month billed yearly |
| Free plan | Yes: the 300 biggest apps, top charts, 10 keyword pages and the free tools without an account; 2 more app pages a day without one, 5 with a free account | Yes: 2 apps, 1,000 keywords and up to 5 team members, no credit card |
| Trial | Free plan instead of a trial; no credit card | 10 days on paid plans, no credit card; the account then falls back to the free plan |
| Download and revenue estimates for other apps | Every iOS app, one rounded figure with a confidence level: the 300 biggest apps free, every app with Pro | Not listed: its pricing page mentions downloads by keyword and search downloads, but no download or revenue estimates for other apps |
| A year of competitor estimates costs | $228 a year (Pro, billed yearly) | Not listed |
| App Store keyword research | Popularity, difficulty and keyword gap | Yes |
| Google Play (Android) | Not yet (iOS only) | Yes |
| Ad intelligence | Which apps run Apple ads and how actively (no spend figures) | Not listed on its pricing page |
| API | Yes, with Pro | Yes, from Essential |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
What AppFollow costs
A free plan and paid plans from €19 a month billed yearly (the ASO plan) to Essential and Team at $129 and $425 a month billed yearly, plus Enterprise on request. Prices exclude VAT and apply to new users. AppFollow pricing in detail
| AppFollow plan | Monthly | Yearly | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | 2 apps, 1,000 keywords in all countries, up to 5 team members; review analysis and basic replies |
| ASO | €29 a month | €19 a month billed yearly | 2 apps; keyword tracking, search downloads and an organic traffic dashboard (shown in euros only) |
| Essential | $179 a month | $129 a month billed yearly | 5 apps; downloads by keyword, CSV export and API |
| Team | $599 a month | $425 a month billed yearly | 10 apps |
| Enterprise | Custom | — | More apps, and sources such as the Samsung and Huawei stores |
What AppTrendKit costs
Free to start; Pro is $26.99 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly ($228 a year). The first 50 Pro customers keep today's price for as long as they stay subscribed; the offer closes on 31 December 2026.
When to choose AppFollow
- You need review management: replies, tags and AI summaries for App Store, Google Play and other sources.
- You want Google Play keywords and reviews next to the App Store.
- You want a free plan that a small team of up to five can share.
When to choose AppTrendKit
- You want to know what competing apps download and earn, which AppFollow's pricing page doesn't list.
- You size niches and follow chart movement before you build.
- You want estimates for every iOS app at one published price.
How AppTrendKit gets its numbers
Several times a day we record where every app sits on the App Store's Top Free, Top Paid and Top Grossing charts around the world, and we follow its ratings, price and how it makes money. Our models turn those signals into monthly download and revenue estimates for every iOS app.
Each estimate is one rounded figure with a confidence level. Where the evidence only supports an upper limit, the page says so with a sign, for example <$5K, instead of inventing a precise number. Revenue means what users spend in the App Store, before Apple's cut.
Start with the app revenue estimator, or browse today's top grossing apps. Looking for a replacement? See the AppFollow alternative page.
Questions
Is AppTrendKit cheaper than AppFollow?
AppFollow: A free plan and paid plans from €19 a month billed yearly (the ASO plan) to Essential and Team at $129 and $425 a month billed yearly, plus Enterprise on request. Prices exclude VAT and apply to new users. AppTrendKit: Free to start; Pro is $26.99 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly ($228 a year).
Does AppFollow show download and revenue estimates for other apps?
Not listed: its pricing page mentions downloads by keyword and search downloads, but no download or revenue estimates for other apps. AppTrendKit shows them for every iOS app, one rounded figure with a confidence level: the 300 biggest apps free, every app with Pro.
Does AppTrendKit cover Google Play?
Not yet: AppTrendKit covers the iOS App Store only. If you need Google Play data today, AppFollow covers it.
Can I try AppTrendKit for free?
Yes. The 300 biggest apps, the top charts, 10 keyword pages and the free tools need no account, and you can open 2 more app pages a day without one; a free account opens 5 a day and adds watchlists and alerts. No credit card is needed.
Which is better for an indie iOS developer, AppFollow or AppTrendKit?
It depends on the job. Choose AppFollow if you need review management: replies, tags and AI summaries for App Store, Google Play and other sources. Choose AppTrendKit if you want to know what competing apps download and earn, which AppFollow's pricing page doesn't list.
Comparisons
Sources, checked 23 October 2026: AppFollow pricing page.
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