The Rival Radar blog
Practical ASO and competitor-intel guides for indie iOS developers. No fluff, no growth-hack mysticism — just what moves the needle.
AppTweak Alternative for Indie Developers: An Honest Comparison
When the agency-grade suite is worth its price — and when a one-person shop should buy something smaller.
PILLAR_GUIDE · EN / 日本語 / ES / 中文App Store Competitor Analysis: The Practical Guide for Indie Teams
A repeatable weekly workflow for listing diffs, keyword movement, review gaps, and release timing — with localized editions.
COMPETITOR_INTELHow to Track Competitor Apps on the App Store (2026 Guide)
What to watch, how often to check, and when a spreadsheet stops being enough — a complete tracking playbook.
TOOLSBest ASO Tools for Indie iOS Developers in 2026 (Priced for Humans)
An honest comparison of AppTweak, Sensor Tower, Appfigures, Astro and friends — through an indie budget lens.
KEYWORD_RANKSApp Store Keyword Rank Tracking: A Practical Guide for Indie Devs
Why rank 3 vs 30 is the whole game, which keywords deserve tracking, and a 10-minute weekly routine.
REVIEW_INTELTheir Bad Reviews Are Your Roadmap: Mining Competitor App Reviews
Your rival's 1-star reviews are a free product roadmap. Here's how to mine complaint topics and use the wedge.
CHECKLISTThe 30-Minute ASO Checklist for Indie iOS Developers
Name, subtitle, keyword field, screenshots, release notes — a time-boxed pass you can run before every release.
Rival Radar turns public App Store data into competitive intel — change detection, keyword ranks, review mining. Local-first, no account. Free tier included.
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