/aso-audit

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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  version: 1.0.0

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

1. Check for `app-marketing-context.md` — read it if available for app context 2. Ask for the **App ID** (Apple numeric ID or Google Play package name) 3. Ask for the **target country** (default: US) 4. 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.

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