MobileAction vs AppTrendKit for indie iOS developers
MobileAction is a keyword and Apple Ads tool with a cheap $15 entry plan; its ad and market intelligence products are priced on request. AppTrendKit focuses on what apps earn and download, with keyword research included and one published price.
Prices and features checked on 23 October 2026. We make AppTrendKit, so check our claims against the sources at the bottom of the page.
MobileAction and AppTrendKit side by side
| Feature | AppTrendKit | MobileAction |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Indie iOS developers, small studios and people sizing an app before they build or buy | ASO and Apple Ads managers |
| Price | Free; Pro from $19 a month | $15 a month |
| 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 | A free Apple Ads campaign manager (up to $10,000 ad spend a month); no free ASO plan |
| Trial | Free plan instead of a trial; no credit card | 7 days on the ASO plans, with billing details entered to start |
| 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 | The ASO plans list download and revenue monitoring; a separate Market Intelligence Pro plan has no published price |
| A year of competitor estimates costs | $228 a year (Pro, billed yearly) | Not published (market intelligence on request) |
| App Store keyword research | Popularity, difficulty and keyword gap | Yes |
| Google Play (Android) | Not yet (iOS only) | Not listed on the ASO plans |
| Ad intelligence | Which apps run Apple ads and how actively (no spend figures) | Yes, as Ad Intelligence and Search Ads Intelligence, priced on request |
| API | Yes, with Pro | Priced on request |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
What MobileAction costs
Three self-serve ASO plans with a 7-day trial and Enterprise on request; ad and market intelligence products are priced on request. MobileAction pricing in detail
| MobileAction plan | Monthly | Yearly | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $15 a month | $12.50 a month billed yearly | 100 keywords, 5 apps, 3 competitors per app |
| Basic | $69 a month | $59 a month billed yearly | 500 keywords, 8 apps, 10 competitors per app |
| Pro | $239 a month | $199 a month billed yearly | 1,500 keywords, 10 apps, 3 seats |
| Enterprise | Custom | — | 20 apps, unlimited competitors and seats |
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 MobileAction
- You run Apple Ads and want a free campaign manager plus paid keyword intelligence.
- Keyword tracking is the main job and $15 a month for 100 keywords is enough.
When to choose AppTrendKit
- You want download and revenue estimates for any iOS app at a published price.
- You are deciding what to build: market size, top earners and growth come first.
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 MobileAction alternative page.
Questions
Is AppTrendKit cheaper than MobileAction?
MobileAction: Three self-serve ASO plans with a 7-day trial and Enterprise on request; ad and market intelligence products are priced on request. AppTrendKit: Free to start; Pro is $26.99 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly ($228 a year).
Does MobileAction show download and revenue estimates for other apps?
The ASO plans list download and revenue monitoring; a separate Market Intelligence Pro plan has no published price. 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, pick a tool that covers both stores.
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, MobileAction or AppTrendKit?
It depends on the job. Choose MobileAction if you run Apple Ads and want a free campaign manager plus paid keyword intelligence. Choose AppTrendKit if you want download and revenue estimates for any iOS app at a published price.
Comparisons
Sources, checked 23 October 2026: MobileAction pricing page.
MobileAction is a trademark of its owner. AppTrendKit is not affiliated with or endorsed by MobileAction. Details about MobileAction come from its public website and the sources named on this page as of 23 October 2026; prices and features change, so check the vendor's website before you decide.
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