5 Free App Store Optimization Tools That Help Apps Print Cash

Aug 12, 2025

ASO is not dead, and here’s why! Discover five key tools for app store optimization that can help your indie app thrive without ads. Learn how to identify high-intent, low-competition keywords and validate trends through Google Tools. Real-world success stories illustrate how a niche AI app skyrocketed in revenue using strategic keyword research. Explore effective combinations of tools like Google Trends, AppFollow, and Fox Data to boost your app's visibility and attract organic traffic!

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ADVICE

Target High-Intent Niche Keywords

Favor specific intent phrases over broad terms to capture buyers.
Steve P. Young compares 'deep breathing' to 'meditation' to show higher intent.

INSIGHT

ASO Still Drives Real Revenue

App Store Search can be a primary revenue channel for apps.
Steve P. Young shows organic ASO drove most sales for a niche AI app.

ANECDOTE

Niche AI App Grew To $80K

Steve P. Young converted a niche feature into a standalone app.
The app made $80,000 in its first nine months mainly from organic search.

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Everyone says ASO is dead. They're wrong.

In this video, I’m sharing 5 free ASO tools I personally use to help indie apps grow organically — no ads, no fluff. We used these exact tools to take a niche AI app from $100 → $80,000 in revenue, purely through keyword research and App Store traffic.

This isn’t your typical “download this tool” video. I walk you through how to spot winning keywords, what metrics to look for, and how we stack tools like Google Trends, AppFollow, and Fox Data to rank faster and grow revenue.

👉 Whether you're launching a brand new app or looking to scale downloads, this step-by-step breakdown shows you how to:

✅ Find high-intent, low-competition keywords

✅ Validate keyword trends using Google Tools

✅ Use tools like AppFollow, FoxData, VidIQ, and more

Tools featured in the video:

Google Trends - https://trends.google.com/trends/

AppFollow - https://watch.appfollow.io/apps/1

Fox Data - https://foxdata.com/en/

Google Keyword Planner - https://business.google.com/in/ad-tools/keyword-planner/

VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/

Ready to actually grow? This is the stack we use daily.

🚀 Need expert help with your UA or ASO strategy? Visit → https://appmasters.com

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