ASODesk vs Sensor Tower:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sensor Tower had more branded searches than ASODesk among app store optimization platforms worldwide. Sensor Tower had about 74,000 branded searches, while ASODesk had 880. Sensor Tower made up 59.4% of all app store optimization platform searches we track, and ASODesk accounted for 0.71%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about app store optimization platforms, Sensor Tower appeared in all five answers and ASODesk in two. Sensor Tower was mentioned before ASODesk in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sensor Tower, about 84 searches for every 1 for ASODesk
Who does AI mention more?
Sensor Tower, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sensor Tower, named ahead of ASODesk in every answer
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Top app store optimization platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sensor Tower appeared in all five answers. ASODesk was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sensor Tower was listed before ASODesk in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
AppTweak1st
MobileAction2nd- Sensor Tower3rd
AppFollow4th
App Radar5th
Appfigures6th
SplitMetrics7th
ASODesk8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sensor Tower5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AppTweak5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MobileAction5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AppFollow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Appfigures3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- App Radar2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SplitMetrics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ASODesk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about app store optimization platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which app store optimization platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best app store optimization platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app store optimization platform for mobile marketers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app store optimization platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app store ranking tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is ASODesk or Sensor Tower more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ASODesk and Sensor Tower by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight app store optimization platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sensor Tower, ASODesk. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sensor Tower | AppTweak | Appfigures | MobileAction | AppFollow | App Radar | SplitMetrics | ASODesk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.8% | 10% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.82% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.5% | 12% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.4% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.1% | 12% | 6.5% | 8.6% | 8% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 61% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.88% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 59.2% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.9% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.93% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 10% | 8.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.4% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
How has the ASODesk and Sensor Tower comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sensor Tower was ahead of ASODesk in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASODesk’s share of searches among app store optimization platforms worldwide moved from 0.82% to 0.71%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sensor Tower’s share of searches among app store optimization platforms worldwide moved from 60.8% to 59.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
How did search popularity change for app store optimization platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sensor Tower lost share of searches among app store optimization platforms worldwide, from 64.3% to 59.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ASODesk worldwide fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASODesk’s and Sensor Tower’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
ASODesk
1 branded search term
- asodesk
Sensor Tower
2 branded search terms
- sensor tower
- sensor tower aso
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