Where does the keyword popularity come from?
Ascope shows the popularity score Apple itself reports for a search term in Apple Search Ads, on the same 5 to 100 scale. Scores are refreshed at most every five days, which matches how slowly Apple updates them. When Apple has no score for a term, Ascope shows an estimate and marks it with a ~ so you always know which is which.
Which App Store countries are supported?
Rankings, popularity and difficulty work in 50+ App Store countries, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, Turkey and more. You can track the same keyword in several countries side by side.
Can I track Mac and Android apps as well as iPhone apps?
Yes. Add any iPhone, Mac App Store or Google Play app, your own or a competitor's, and Ascope will track where it ranks for each keyword every day.
Does Ascope support Google Play?
Yes. Track Android apps from Google Play right next to your App Store apps: daily rankings, popularity, difficulty, keyword suggestions, similar apps and install counts. Paste a Google Play link or package name to add an app.
Is there a free plan?
No free tier. Pro is $7.50 a month, billed yearly. If it's wrong for you, email me within 14 days and I'll refund every cent.
How does the license work?
After checkout you receive a license key by email. Paste it into Ascope and Pro turns on right away. A license is active on one Mac at a time; you can deactivate it from the app or from the customer portal and move it to another Mac whenever you like.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If Ascope isn't right for you, contact support within 14 days of your purchase and I'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
What is the MCP server?
Ascope Pro includes a local Model Context Protocol server. Connect it to Cursor, Claude Code or Claude Desktop and your AI assistant can read your rankings, research new keywords and update what you track, all from chat.
Do I need an Apple Search Ads account?
No. Ascope fetches popularity for you. There's nothing to connect and no account to create.
Where is my data stored?
Your apps, keywords and ranking history live on your Mac. Ascope's servers only see the search terms and app IDs needed to look up rankings and popularity.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from the customer portal in a couple of clicks. Pro stays active until the end of the period you've paid for.