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August 18, 2026

RespectASO Now Runs on Apple's Official Ads API - What the Apple Ads Platform API v1 Means for ASO

Apple's new Apple Ads Platform API v1 is the first official source of App Store search-popularity data ever published. RespectASO's Apple source now runs entirely on it: weekly official top search terms per storefront and category, a one-time key setup instead of a sign-in window, and an estimate calibrated against Apple's own values. What the API is, what it can and cannot do, how we integrated it, and the honest pros and cons.

Apple Ads Popularity Comes to RespectASO - and You Choose the Source

RespectASO now offers Apple's own keyword popularity - the same granular 5-100 values Apple's keyword planner reports - alongside its open-methodology estimate. Both are shown side by side everywhere, and you pick which source powers your scores. Here is how it works, the honest trade-offs of each source, and why we built it as a labeled choice instead of a silent passthrough.

Local AI for ASO: Run RespectASO Pro's AI Features on Your Own Mac

RespectASO Pro now runs its AI workflows on a model hosted on your own Mac via Ollama or LM Studio — with no per-query cost, no API key, and full privacy. Here's what Local AI for ASO means, how it saves money, how to set it up, and how to get the best results.

Why Apple Search Ads 'Popularity' Is No Longer Reliable for ASO Keyword Research (and What RespectASO Does Instead)

In October 2025, the number of U.S. App Store keywords with an Apple Search Ads popularity score above 5 dropped by 77% in four days. MobileAction, APPlyzer, Appfigures, Astro, Phiture and Radaso all confirmed it. Here is why the metric most ASO tools are built on quietly stopped working — and what RespectASO uses instead.

ASO Inside Claude Desktop and Cursor: How MCP Lets Indie Developers Skip the SaaS Dashboard

Model Context Protocol lets you run keyword research, competitor analysis, and metadata audits inside Claude Desktop or Cursor — no web dashboard, no data leaving your Mac. A comparison of 12 ASO MCP servers, BYOK economics, and a step-by-step setup guide.

Custom Product Pages in 2026: The Complete Indie-Dev Guide to 70 Pages, Organic Keywords, and CPP Analytics

Apple doubled the CPP limit to 70 and made pages organically searchable in 2025. Setup, analytics, 8 use cases, CVR benchmarks from 5 sources, and how to generate constraint-compliant CPP metadata with AI — the complete guide for indie developers.

The Six Types of iOS Keyword Cannibalization (and How Indie Developers Fix Them in 2026)

Keyword cannibalization quietly kills iOS rankings. Learn the 6 types — multi-app, localization, metadata redundancy, CPP overlap, IAP indexing, and organic-vs-paid — plus a 5-step audit process and fixes that doubled one portfolio's installs in 90 days.

MCP Integration: Do App Store Optimization From Your AI Assistant

RespectASO now connects to Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants — giving your AI direct access to 23 professional ASO tools. Do keyword research, competitor analysis, and metadata optimization through natural conversation.

App Store Localization Strategy: How to Find Your Best Markets Without Expensive Tools

Localized apps see at least 38% more organic downloads — but which markets should you localize first? A data-driven framework for indie developers to find high-opportunity countries and execute localization on a near-zero budget.

How AI Search Is Changing App Discovery in 2026 (and What to Do About It)

ChatGPT, Siri, and Google's Guided Search are reshaping how users find apps — upstream of the App Store. Only 48% of installs now come from store search. What indie developers need to know and the concrete steps to take today.

Why Is My App Not Ranking in the App Store? A Complete Diagnostic Guide

Your app is live but invisible in search results. This step-by-step diagnostic guide covers metadata misalignment, keyword targeting mistakes, post-install signals, algorithm changes, and a 10-point checklist to find and fix the problem.

How Agentic AI Makes Enterprise ASO Accessible to Solo Developers

Enterprise ASO teams spend $25,000–$250,000/year on AI-powered metadata optimization. Agentic AI — a self-correcting engine that validates against App Store constraints — now brings those same workflows to indie developers on a Mac.

The True Cost of ASO Tools in 2026: A Transparent Pricing Breakdown

ASO tool pricing ranges from $0 to $250,000/year — and hidden fees, keyword quotas, and annual lock-in make the real cost even higher. A complete breakdown of what every major tool actually costs.

Your ASO Tool Is Sharing Your Competitive Intelligence — Here's Why That's a Problem

Every keyword you research in a SaaS ASO tool gets logged on someone else's server. Your competitive strategy is visible to a third party. Learn how self-hosted ASO protects your data.

Free vs Paid ASO Tools: What Indie Developers Actually Need

Indie developers don't need expensive ASO subscriptions. Break down what actually matters in an ASO tool, which features are essential, and how to do professional-grade keyword research for free.

How to Choose the Right Keywords for Your iOS App in 2026

A step-by-step keyword research strategy for iOS apps. Learn how to find high-opportunity keywords, avoid common mistakes, and build a metadata strategy that drives organic downloads.

What Is App Store Optimization (ASO)? The Complete Guide for Indie Developers

App Store Optimization (ASO) is how you make your iOS app discoverable in search results. Learn the fundamentals of ASO keyword research, metadata optimization, and ranking strategy — without expensive tools.