6 Sensor Tower alternatives, priced and compared
The best Sensor Tower alternatives for most app teams are AppTweak for ASO, Appfigures for rankings and revenue estimates, and MobileAction for Apple Ads data. gaintage is the pick only if your app also lives inside ChatGPT, Claude, Muse or MCP registries. Unlike Sensor Tower, most of them let you sign up without a sales call.
gaintage wrote this list, and we compete with some of these tools.
Sensor Tower gives large app companies market data on downloads, revenue and ads.
Sensor Tower is market intelligence for large app companies. It estimates downloads and revenue, tracks ads, and adds web data through Pathmatics. If you need data on a whole market, start there.
Teams switch from Sensor Tower for three common reasons.
Sensor Tower does not publish prices and requires a sales call.
Sensor Tower does not publish prices, and you buy through sales.
Small teams may only need daily rank, not market sizing.
Small teams and indie developers may only need daily rank and keyword research, not market sizing.
Sensor Tower does not track ChatGPT plugins or Claude connectors.
Sensor Tower does not track ChatGPT plugins, Claude connectors or MCP servers.
These Sensor Tower alternatives differ on price, data depth and AI store coverage.
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Download and revenue estimates | App Store + Google Play | AI app stores | Self-serve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AppTweak | ASO depth | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Appfigures | Budget rankings and estimates | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| gaintage | Apps in AI app stores | $29/month | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| MobileAction | Apple Ads | — | — | Yes | No | Yes |
| AppFollow | Reviews | — | — | Yes | No | Yes |
| App Radar | ASO plus agency | — | — | Yes | No | — |
1.AppTweak covers ASO, Apple Ads and AI visibility for mobile apps.
Best for: mobile teams that do ASO in many countries and run Apple Ads.
What it does: keyword research, store rank, Apple Ads data, 115 reports, and AI visibility for mobile apps.
Limits: more than a solo developer needs.
Who should not pick it: teams whose only app is a plugin or connector.
Compare gaintage vs AppTweak.
2.Appfigures gives rankings, revenue estimates and review management at a lower price.
Best for: indie developers and small teams.
What it does: daily rank, top charts, reviews, and download and revenue estimates for the App Store and Google Play.
Limits: three third-party list posts (Applyra, Appbot, Sonar) say keyword limits are tight on lower plans.
Who should not pick it: teams that need ad intelligence.
Compare gaintage vs Appfigures.
3.gaintage tracks apps in ChatGPT, Claude, Muse, Meta AI and MCP registries.
Best for: teams whose app is also a ChatGPT plugin, Claude connector, Muse connector or MCP server.
What it does: rank in the ChatGPT Plugin Directory, Claude's connector directory, Muse, Meta AI and MCP registries; how often each assistant suggests your app; competitors by prompt; listing fixes; an API and an MCP server.
Price: Starter $29 a month, Growth $99 a month, Enterprise custom.
Limits: no App Store or Google Play data, and no download or revenue estimates.
Who should not pick it: a mobile-only team. We rank gaintage third here because most people searching this need mobile data.
Compare gaintage vs Sensor Tower.
Positions 1–34–1011–2021+4.MobileAction combines ASO and Apple Ads intelligence in one tool.
Best for: teams that grow through Apple Ads.
What it does: ASO and Apple Ads intelligence, competitor ads and creatives, AI agents and an MCP server.
Limits: less focus on market sizing.
Who should not pick it: teams with no ad budget.
Compare gaintage vs MobileAction.
5.AppFollow manages store reviews and replies at scale.
Best for: teams that handle many store reviews.
What it does: review management and replies, ASO, and an MCP server.
Limits: lighter on market data.
Who should not pick it: teams that need revenue estimates.
6.App Radar bundles ASO software with agency services.
Best for: teams that want software and a team to run it.
What it does: ASO software, an ASO academy and agency services. Part of SplitMetrics since 2023.
Who should not pick it: teams that want software only.
Compare gaintage vs App Radar.
Which Sensor Tower alternative fits your team?
You need deep ASO data across many countries.
AppTweak.
You need rankings and revenue estimates at a lower price.
Appfigures.
You grow through Apple Ads and want competitor ad data.
MobileAction.
Your app is a plugin or connector listed in an AI app store.
gaintage.
You manage and reply to many store reviews.
AppFollow.
You want ASO software and an agency to run it.
App Radar.
Frequently asked questions.
How credible is Sensor Tower?
Sensor Tower's downloads and revenue are estimates, not reported numbers.
What is the best app income checker?
Sensor Tower and Appfigures both estimate app revenue. Treat any number as an estimate.
How expensive is Sensor Tower?
Sensor Tower does not publish prices. You get a quote from sales.
Who are Sensor Tower's competitors?
Sensor Tower competitors include AppTweak, Appfigures, MobileAction, AppFollow and App Radar. For AI app stores, gaintage.