How to Use Metadata Benchmarks

Metadata Benchmarks can empower app marketing professionals to enhance their competitive intelligence

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Written by Joana
Updated over a week ago

Welcome to the newest addition to our app marketing arsenal: Metadata Benchmarks! πŸš€ Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data-driven decisions. This feature is like having a backstage pass to the hottest trends in the app universe. Dive in, explore, and get ready to revolutionize your app's success! 🌟

Metadata Benchmarks Advantages:

In today's fast-paced app ecosystem, gaining a competitive edge is essential. Metadata Benchmarks within App Radar not only keeps you informed about your competitors and category trends but also equips you with actionable insights to enhance your app's visibility and success.

What are Metadata Benchmarks?

Metadata Benchmarks revolutionize competitive intelligence within App Radar by providing insights into keyword and creative strategies within your category. By analyzing the top 250 apps in any category, this feature offers accurate insights into metadata optimization trends. Users gain access to valuable data, including character limits for title, subtitle, description, screenshot styles, and icon designs, streamlining ASO competitive analysis within the App Radar platform.

FAQ

Accessing Metadata Benchmarks:

  • Log in to your App Radar account.

  • Navigate to the "Analyze Market" tab.

  • Click on "Benchmarks" from the dropdown menu.
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Exploring Metadata Benchmarks:

  • Upon accessing Metadata Benchmarks, you'll find a comprehensive overview of industry benchmarks for store listings.

  • Select the desired country and category from the options provided.

  • Choose a specific store to compare to your app, which is selected from the global menu.

Understanding Available Data Points:

Check the following table to see what is available in each store.

Metadata Benchmarks provide insights into various aspects of store listings, including:

Insights

Apple Store

Google Play Store

Icon: Visual representation

Yes

Yes

Description: Characters count

Yes

Yes (Long & Short)

Number of Videos

Yes

No

Share of Apps with Video

Yes

Yes

Number of Screenshots

Yes

Yes

App Size

Yes

No

Share of Apps with Promotional Text in Category

Yes

No

Share of Apps with In-App Payments in Category

Yes

No

Average Number of Ratings

Yes

Yes

Current Average Rating

Yes

Yes

Average Rating in Category

Yes

Yes

Ratings Distribution

Yes

Yes

Navigating the Interface:

  • Once you've selected your desired parameters, you'll be presented with a detailed breakdown of industry benchmarks.

  • Use the navigation options to explore specific data points and compare them to your app's performance.

  • Visual representations and charts make it easy to grasp trends and insights at a glance.
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Analyzing Trends and Making Informed Decisions:

  • Use Metadata Benchmarks to understand how other app businesses in your category and country optimize their metadata and creatives.
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  • Compare your own metrics to industry standards to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
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  • Gain insights into various factors such as icon design, description length, video usage, and more.

Screenshot Styles:

  • Explore screenshot styles prevalent in your category to optimize your app's visual presentation.

  • Visualize trends in the number of screenshots and identify effective strategies for your app listing.
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Icon Design Trends:

  • Gain insights into common color palettes and design elements used in app icons within your category.

  • Use this information to enhance the visual appeal and recognition of your app icon.
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Final Thoughts:

  • Metadata Benchmarks empower you to make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the competition in the dynamic app marketplace.

  • Take advantage of this powerful feature within App Radar to elevate your app's visibility and success.

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