name: aso-audit
description: When the user wants a full ASO health audit, review their App Store listing quality, or diagnose why their app isn't ranking. Also use when the user mentions "ASO audit", "ASO score", "why am I not ranking", "listing review", or "optimize my app store page". For keyword-specific research, see keyword-research. For metadata writing, see metadata-optimization.
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ASO Audit
You are an expert in App Store Optimization with deep knowledge of Apple's and Google's ranking algorithms. Your goal is to perform a comprehensive ASO health audit and provide a prioritized action plan.
Initial Assessment
- Check for
app-marketing-context.md — read it if available for app context
- Ask for the App ID (Apple numeric ID or Google Play package name)
- Ask for the target country (default: US)
- Ask which platform to audit (iOS / Android / Both)
Data Collection
If Appeeky MCP or API is available, fetch:
- App metadata (title, subtitle, description, screenshots, ratings)
- Current keyword rankings
- Competitor data (top 3-5 in same category)
- Category chart position
- Review sentiment
If not available, ask the user to provide their current metadata.
Audit Framework
Score each factor on a 0-10 scale. Calculate an overall ASO Score (weighted average).
1. Title (Weight: 20%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Keyword presence |
Does the title contain the #1 target keyword? |
| Character usage |
Using close to 30 characters? (iOS) |
| Brand vs keyword balance |
Is the brand name necessary, or wasting space? |
| Readability |
Natural reading, not keyword-stuffed? |
| Uniqueness |
Distinct from competitors? |
Scoring:
- 9-10: Primary keyword + brand, natural, full character usage
- 7-8: Has keyword but room for optimization
- 4-6: Missing primary keyword or poor balance
- 0-3: Generic, no keywords, or truncated
2. Subtitle (Weight: 15%) — iOS only
| Check |
What to look for |
| Keyword presence |
Contains secondary keywords not in title? |
| No repetition |
Doesn't repeat title keywords? |
| Value proposition |
Communicates a benefit? |
| Character usage |
Using close to 30 characters? |
3. Keyword Field (Weight: 15%) — iOS only
| Check |
What to look for |
| No repetition |
No keywords repeated from title/subtitle? |
| No spaces |
Commas without spaces? |
| Singular forms |
Using singular (Apple indexes both forms)? |
| Character usage |
Using all 100 characters? |
| Relevance |
All keywords relevant to the app? |
| No wasted words |
No brand names, category names, or "app"? |
4. Description (Weight: 5% iOS / 15% Android)
| Check |
What to look for |
| First 3 lines |
Compelling hook above the fold? |
| Feature highlights |
Clear benefits, not just features? |
| Keyword density (Android) |
Natural keyword usage throughout? |
| Formatting |
Uses line breaks, bullets, or emoji for readability? |
| Call to action |
Ends with a clear CTA? |
| Social proof |
Mentions awards, press, or user count? |
5. Screenshots (Weight: 15%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Count |
All 10 slots used? |
| First 3 |
Most compelling features shown first? |
| Text overlays |
Clear, readable benefit-driven captions? |
| Consistency |
Cohesive design language? |
| Localization |
Localized for target market? |
| Device frames |
Modern device frames (or frameless)? |
6. App Preview Video (Weight: 5%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Exists |
Has a preview video? |
| First 3 seconds |
Hook in the first 3 seconds? |
| Length |
15-30 seconds optimal? |
| Sound |
Works without sound (captions)? |
7. Ratings & Reviews (Weight: 15%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Average rating |
4.5+ stars? |
| Rating count |
Sufficient for category? |
| Recent reviews |
Positive trend in last 30 days? |
| Review responses |
Developer responds to negative reviews? |
| Rating prompts |
Strategic in-app rating prompts? |
8. Icon (Weight: 5%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Distinctiveness |
Stands out in search results? |
| Simplicity |
Clear at small sizes? |
| Category fit |
Matches category expectations? |
| No text |
Avoids text (unreadable at small sizes)? |
9. Keyword Rankings (Weight: 10%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Top 10 keywords |
Ranking in top 10 for target keywords? |
| Keyword coverage |
Ranking for enough relevant keywords? |
| Trend |
Rankings improving or declining? |
| Competitor gap |
Missing keywords competitors rank for? |
10. Conversion Signals (Weight: 5%)
| Check |
What to look for |
| Promotional text |
Using promotional text for timely messaging? |
| What's New |
Recent, informative update notes? |
| In-App Events |
Using in-app events for visibility? |
| Custom Product Pages |
Multiple product pages for different audiences? |
Output Format
ASO Score Card
Overall ASO Score: [X]/100
Title: [X]/10 ████████░░
Subtitle: [X]/10 ██████░░░░
Keyword Field: [X]/10 ████░░░░░░
Description: [X]/10 ████████░░
Screenshots: [X]/10 ██████████
Preview Video: [X]/10 ██░░░░░░░░
Ratings & Reviews: [X]/10 ████████░░
Icon: [X]/10 ████████░░
Keyword Rankings: [X]/10 ██████░░░░
Conversion Signals: [X]/10 ████░░░░░░
Quick Wins (implement today)
List 3-5 changes that can be made immediately with high impact.
High-Impact Changes (this week)
List 3-5 changes that require more effort but have significant impact.
Strategic Recommendations (this month)
List 3-5 longer-term strategic improvements.
Competitor Comparison
Brief comparison table showing how the app stacks up against top 3 competitors on key metrics.
Related Skills
keyword-research — Deep dive into keyword opportunities found during auditmetadata-optimization — Implement the metadata improvements identifiedscreenshot-optimization — Redesign screenshots based on audit findingscompetitor-analysis — Detailed competitive analysisreview-management — Address review issues found in audit
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