Your research, on your Mac
Local workspaceYour apps.Your ASO. Your Mac.
Cloudless by design. Built for macOS.
Research keywords. Follow rankings. Refine your listing. A cloudless ASO tool with a workspace that stays on your Mac.
One-time payment. One Mac. Your research to keep.
Hackstat workspace Interactive preview · sample data
Opening the sample workspace…
Go ahead, click around. Switch apps, explore keywords, or draft a listing.
Fictional apps and sample data. No account needed.
Your research.
On your terms.
Everything you need to keep learning about your app.
App Store + Google Play
Public listing researchOne license. One Mac.
No subscriptionSee how positions change
Saved ranking snapshotsExport your research
CSV reportsHow Hackstat works.
From a first keyword to a better-informed release.
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Focus — Pomodoro TimerEnglish · United States
4 keywords
| Keyword | Position | Change |
|---|---|---|
| pomodoro timer | #3 | ↑ 4 positions |
| deep work | #4 | ↑ 6 positions |
| focus timer | #5 | ↑ 8 positions |
| study with me | #12 | ↑ 2 positions |
Saved in your Focus workspace
Public-store research01/ 03
Find your next keyword.
Search public App Store and Google Play listings. Check where an app appears, then keep the keywords worth following in one workspace.
- Public-store research
- App & competitor lists
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Focus — Pomodoro TimerEnglish · United States
4 keywords
| Keyword | Position | Change |
|---|---|---|
| pomodoro timer | #3 | ↑ 4 positions |
| deep work | #4 | ↑ 6 positions |
| focus timer | #5 | ↑ 8 positions |
| study with me | #12 | ↑ 2 positions |
Saved in your Focus workspace
See the story behind a position.
Compare saved ranking snapshots and competitor positions. Build a history you can come back to when it’s time to plan your next release.
- Ranking history
- CSV exports
“pomodoro timer” positionSample data
#3↗ 4 places
Saved snapshots
Make every character count.
Review listing text, check character counts, and run local listing audits. Take your findings into your next App Store update.
- Listing audits
- Metadata review
A little less cloud.
A lot more yours.
A focused desktop tool for people building apps.
THE CLOUDLESS WORKSPACE
Your research has
a home. Your Mac.
Saved listings, keywords, and ranking history live in your local database. Open your research, run listing audits, and export what you need—even offline.
How your data is handledLocalresearch storageCSVexports to keep$0monthly fee
Ranking history
Right here.
Ready when you are. Saved on this Mac
Ready when you are. Saved on this Mac
keywords.csv Yours to keep
Connect for fresh data. Store searches and ranking checks need internet. Scheduled checks run while the app is open and your Mac is awake.
Activate your Mac online. Purchase, license email, activation, and verification use online services. Saved research works offline with a valid certificate.
HACKSTAT & ASTRO / A CLOSER LOOK
Two Mac apps.
Different commitments.
Astro brings an established keyword data service. Hackstat gives you a local research workspace with a one-time license. Here’s how they compare.
THE COST OF KEEPING ITOne payment.
One payment.
More time to build.
Astro
$108USD
$108 billed annually$9/month equivalent, paid yearly.
Hackstat
$10USD
One payment. No annual renewal.99 available at the current price.
License cost for one Mac over 1 year, before tax. Astro’s renewal price is assumed unchanged. Hackstat uses the current checkout price; features and data services differ.
Swipe across to compare both apps
| The details | Astro | Hackstat |
|---|---|---|
| Mac license | One Mac. Annual subscription. | One Mac. One-time payment. |
| Apps & keywords | Unlimited apps and tracked keywords. | No per-app or per-keyword subscription tiers. |
| Mac support | macOS 14 or later. | Mac only. Contact hi@hackstat.app to confirm compatibility before purchasing. |
| Where research lives | Local database on your Mac. Database and CSV transfers are documented. | Local database on your Mac. Review saved research offline and export CSV reports. |
| Keyword metrics | Apple Search Ads popularity and calculated keyword difficulty. | Public-store positions. Optional Google autocomplete score; no App Store search-volume or difficulty data. |
| Rank tracking | Daily updates, position changes and historical charts. | Manual, daily or weekly checks while the app is running and your Mac is awake. |
| Research coverage | App Store keyword research in 60+ countries, competitor keywords, ratings and keyword translations. | App Store and Google Play listings, country comparisons, local listing audits and CSV exports. |
WHEN ASTRO FITS
You want Apple Search Ads popularity, keyword difficulty, competitor keyword discovery and keyword translations in an annual plan.
WHEN HACKSTAT FITS
You want to compare public listings, keep your own ranking history and export research from a Mac workspace you pay for once.
Hackstat’s current limits, in plain language
Saved research works offline. Collection needs a connection. Automatic checks run on your Mac; they don’t continue while it’s asleep or the app is closed, and missed days are not backfilled.
Results have source limits. Apple checks scan up to 200 returned apps; Google Play checks use the first organic results page. Discovery checks up to 16 listing-derived candidates per run. Saved custom terms are checked separately. Store rate limits can affect collection.
Metrics need context. Public-source positions may differ from a personalized store search. The optional Google autocomplete score is not App Store search volume. Hackstat does not provide keyword difficulty, download or revenue estimates.
Review and export your work. Metadata tools currently view, copy and count listing text. Publishing to the stores, automatic translation, CSV import and PDF export are not included. Local audits check listing completeness; they do not predict installs.
The Mac installer is available. After payment confirmation, your email includes a license key and installer link; you can also download from your private order page. The separate website demo uses sample data and includes a draft editor for preview.
Astro details checked October 2, 2026: pricing & features ↗ · local storage & exports ↗. Plans and features can change. Astro is an independent product; this comparison is not affiliated with Astro.
One payment.
Your own workspace.
The same complete app in every batch. Early purchases cost less.
One-time license No subscription
Your copy of Hackstat
Available nowThe complete workspace. One Mac.
$10USD / once
Purchases 1–100
- Keyword & competitor research
- Saved ranking history
- Metadata review & local audits
- CSV exports
- Saved research works offline
99 available at $10
Next 100 licenses
Batch 2Same app. A later launch price.
$30USD / once
Purchases 101–200
- Keyword & competitor research
- Saved ranking history
- Metadata review & local audits
- CSV exports
- Saved research works offline
Unlocks after batch 1 sells out
Following 100 licenses
Batch 3Same app. A later launch price.
$50USD / once
Purchases 201–300
- Keyword & competitor research
- Saved ranking history
- Metadata review & local audits
- CSV exports
- Saved research works offline
Unlocks after batch 2 sells out
Starts at $10 for the first 100 purchases, then +$20 every 100. Your purchase is a one-time payment.
Current availability comes from completed purchases and active reservations. Applicable tax is shown at checkout.
Explore future pricing
Preview only. Checkout always uses the current batch.
A good place to start.
Meet the app, explore the workflow, and make it yours.
THE QUICK START
From your first click to your first keyword.
Download, activate, and find your way around Hackstat.
Read the guidePRODUCT DIRECTION
A focused tool. Built one release at a time.
See what Hackstat does today and where it’s heading.
Explore the roadmapTHE STORY
Independent software for independent builders.
Why I’m building a cloudless home for your ASO research.
Meet HackstatGood questions.
Straight answers.
The details to know before you make yourself at home.
What is Hackstat?
Hackstat is a cloudless ASO workspace for Mac. Research public App Store and Google Play listings, track keyword positions, compare competitors, review metadata, and export CSV reports. Your research is stored locally.
What does cloudless mean?
Your research workspace lives on your Mac. You can review saved apps, keyword observations, history and listing audits offline. Fresh store searches and ranking checks need internet. Purchase, license email, activation and license verification also use online services.
What can I do without an internet connection?
After activation, you can review saved listings, keyword data, ranking history and competitor comparisons, run local listing audits, and export saved data. Fresh store lookups require internet. Scheduled checks need the app running and your Mac awake; missed checks are not backfilled.
How is Hackstat different from Astro?
Both are Mac apps with local research storage. Astro advertises $108 billed annually, unlimited apps and keywords, Apple Search Ads popularity, and keyword difficulty. Hackstat uses a one-time license with public-store research, local tracking and CSV exports. It does not provide App Store search volume or keyword difficulty. See the comparison above for current prices, sources and limits.
Which Macs does Hackstat support?
Hackstat is built for macOS. Contact hi@hackstat.app if you need help confirming compatibility with your Mac before purchasing.
How does the launch price increase?
The first 100 purchases are $10 each. Purchases 101–200 are $30 each, and 201–300 are $50 each. The price then increases by $20 after every 100 purchases. Each license is a one-time payment for one Mac, sold by Hackstat’s operator. Your final total, including any applicable tax, is shown in Stripe Checkout.
How do I activate my license?
After your payment is confirmed, your license key and Mac installer link are sent to the email used at checkout. You can also download the installer from your private order page. Open Hackstat on the Mac you want to license, connect to the internet, and enter your key to activate it. Your saved workspace then works offline.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. The interactive preview on this page has sample apps and keyword data. You can switch apps, sort keywords, compare competitors, export a CSV, and edit metadata without an account.
Where does the demo save my data?
The demo uses fictional apps and sample metrics. Metadata drafts are saved in your browser’s local storage only when you select Save locally. The demo does not connect to your App Store account. The website uses Google Analytics to measure visits and interactions; we do not send draft contents through custom analytics events. See the privacy page for details.
Your next release
starts right here.
A little research. A clearer direction.
All together, right on your Mac.