Sensor Tower vs AppTrendKit for indie iOS developers
Sensor Tower is the broadest tool here and is priced for large companies: there is no public price, and buyers report a median of about $75,000 a year. AppTrendKit covers the part most indie iOS developers need (what competing apps earn and download, where they chart and which keywords they rank for) from free, with Pro at a fraction of the cost.
Prices and features checked on 11 October 2026. We make AppTrendKit, so check our claims against the sources at the bottom of the page.
Sensor Tower and AppTrendKit side by side
| Feature | AppTrendKit | Sensor Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Indie iOS developers, small studios and people sizing an app before they build or buy | Large publishers, brands, investors and enterprise teams |
| Price | Free; Pro from $19 a month | Custom quote (buyers report a $75,000 a year median) |
| 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 | None listed on its pricing page |
| Trial | Free plan instead of a trial; no credit card | None listed; a demo through sales |
| 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 | Yes, iOS and Google Play, as part of a custom contract |
| A year of competitor estimates costs | $228 a year (Pro, billed yearly) | Median $75,000 a year reported by buyers (Vendr) |
| 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) | Yes (Digital Advertising product) |
| API | Yes, with Pro | Yes; its pricing page also lists an MCP server |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
What Sensor Tower costs
No published prices: Sensor Tower quotes each customer through its sales team. Buyers report annual contracts of tens of thousands of dollars. Sensor Tower pricing in detail
$75,000 a year
Median contract, from 40 purchases; the range ran from $29,500 to $115,460 a year
Vendr, updated February 2026
$70,274 a year
Average for companies with 50 to 1,000 employees
SpendHound, 160 customers, updated 1 October 2026
$302,693 a year
Average for companies with more than 1,000 employees
SpendHound, 160 customers, updated 1 October 2026
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 Sensor Tower
- You need Google Play as well as the App Store.
- You need advertising intelligence: which creatives run where, and estimated ad spend.
- You need audience, web or video game data next to app data, or a company-wide licence with analyst support.
When to choose AppTrendKit
- You are one developer or a small studio, and a five-figure contract is out of reach.
- You want to look up what an iOS competitor earns today, not after a sales call.
- You want each estimate shown with a confidence level, so you know how far to trust it.
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 Sensor Tower alternative page.
Questions
Is AppTrendKit cheaper than Sensor Tower?
Sensor Tower: No published prices: Sensor Tower quotes each customer through its sales team. Buyers report annual contracts of tens of thousands of dollars. AppTrendKit: Free to start; Pro is $26.99 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly ($228 a year).
Does Sensor Tower show download and revenue estimates for other apps?
Yes, iOS and Google Play, as part of a custom contract. 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, Sensor Tower 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, Sensor Tower or AppTrendKit?
It depends on the job. Choose Sensor Tower if you need Google Play as well as the App Store. Choose AppTrendKit if you are one developer or a small studio, and a five-figure contract is out of reach.
Comparisons
Sources, checked 11 October 2026: Sensor Tower pricing page; Vendr: Sensor Tower pricing (40 purchases, updated February 2026); SpendHound: Sensor Tower pricing (160 customers, updated 1 October 2026).
Sensor Tower is a trademark of its owner. AppTrendKit is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sensor Tower. Details about Sensor Tower come from its public website and the sources named on this page as of 11 October 2026; prices and features change, so check the vendor's website before you decide.
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