App Store App Analytics

App Store Optimization (ASO) is the process of improving the visibility and conversion rate of a mobile app within app store search results and browse pages. ASO encompasses keyword research and optimization of app metadata — including the app title, subtitle, keyword field, and description — as well as optimizing visual assets like the app icon, screenshots, and preview videos. The goal is to increase organic discovery so that more users find and install the app without paid advertising. ASO also includes ongoing efforts like localizing listings for different markets, encouraging positive reviews, and monitoring category rankings. For subscription apps, ASO directly impacts customer acquisition cost (CAC), since higher organic visibility means a greater share of installs come at zero marginal cost. Effective ASO requires treating the app store listing like a conversion funnel: first capturing impressions through keyword relevance, then converting those impressions into page views through compelling icons and titles, and finally converting page views into installs through persuasive screenshots, descriptions, and social proof.

App Store visibility refers to how easily and frequently your mobile app appears to potential users across the App Store and Google Play. It includes your app's presence in search results, category rankings, top charts, and editorial features. The higher your visibility, the more likely users are to discover, tap on, and download your app. Visibility is shaped by a combination of keyword relevance, listing quality, user ratings, download velocity, and ongoing optimization efforts. In a marketplace with millions of competing apps, visibility acts as the bridge between your product and its audience. Without it, even the most innovative app risks going unnoticed. App Store visibility is not a one-time achievement but a continuous process driven by App Store Optimization (ASO), paid advertising, user engagement signals, and strategic content updates.

Mobile app conversion rate (CR or CVR) is the percentage of users who achieve a specific goal within the app, such as making a purchase, creating an account, subscribing to a service, or completing a survey. Conversion rates are an important metric for mobile app developers and marketers as they indicate the effectiveness of the app in driving user engagement and achieving business goals. A higher conversion rate typically means that the app is successfully guiding users towards the desired action, while a lower conversion rate may indicate that there are issues with the user experience or the app's marketing strategy.

A dashboard within App Analytics provided by Apple designed for iOS app developers to track iOS app performance. The Peer Group Benchmarks display percentile information regarding how an app performs in specific metrics relative to other comparable apps.

App retention refers to the capacity of an application to sustain users' engagement and activity for a specified duration after they have downloaded and installed it on their devices. It gauges the proportion of users who revisit the app after their initial download and reuse it. Essentially, app retention is an indicator of user loyalty and demonstrates the app's ability to deliver a positive user experience and satisfy user requirements over time. Retention rates are typically measured on Day 1, Day 7, and Day 30. High app retention rates are critical for the success of an app because they suggest that users perceive value in the app and are inclined to continue using it in the future.