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From Kawaii to Engagement: Exploring Japanese App Store Screenshots
Discover the unique characteristics of Japanese app store screenshots for games. From a preference for cute characters and bright pastel colors to a distinct emphasis on female protagonists, explore how Japan’s design choices differ from counterparts in the US and Korea.
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ASO Audit Report: PayPal
Introduction The PayPal app currently holds the 20th rank in the Finance category on the App Store in Japan. An initial assessment using the an ASO tool reveals an ASO score of 176/300, with a visibility score of 38/100. This indicates a considerable opportunity for improvement in enhancing the app’s visibility and overall ranking. In…
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ASO Audit: Airbnb
Introduction The Airbnb app has secured its position as the 24th-ranked Travel category app in the Japanese App Store. While this is a commendable achievement, a closer look at its App Store Optimization (ASO) metrics reveals room for improvement. The ASO Score stands at 203 out of 300, with Visibility scoring 40 out of 100.…
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Matching Apps in Japan: Icon Trends
In our previous discussions, we delved into the dynamic world of dating and matching apps in Japan, unraveling the threads of promotion, ads, and keyword trends. Today, we embark on a visual journey, exploring the subtle nuances encapsulated in the icons of these apps. While icons might seem like mere graphical representations, they are, in…
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8 Things You Need to Do to Rank Your App Higher
Introduction In the fiercely competitive world of mobile apps, achieving a higher rank in the App Store can make all the difference in reaching your target audience. App Store Optimization (ASO) is the key to enhancing your app’s visibility and attracting more downloads. In this article, we’ll explore eight crucial steps to help you climb…
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ASO Audit Report: adidas
Introduction The adidas app currently holds the 3rd position in the Sports Category on the App Store in Japan. In assessing its App Store Optimization (ASO) standing, the ASO Index reveals an overall score of 229 out of 300, with a Visibility score of 59 out of 100. While the app is performing reasonably, there…
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Puzzle Games in Japan: Screenshot Trends
Introduction In a previous discussion, we delved into the icon trends prevalent among puzzle games in Japan. However, the visual representation of a game goes beyond just its icon. In this article, we will focus on the trends observed in the screenshots of puzzle games available on the Japanese App Store. These snapshots are vital…
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ASO Audit Report: IKEA
Introduction The IKEA app, currently positioned as the 35th ranked app (at the time of writing) in the Shopping Category within the App Store Japan, demonstrates a fairly good performance in App Store Optimization (ASO), as indicated by its ASO Score of 202/300. However, this score reflects a lot of opportunity for improvement and further…
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ASO Is Essential for App Marketing. But What Is It?
Introduction Have you ever thought about how many apps exist? The data collected by statista (statista(apple),statista(Google)) in Q1 2022 shows that there are 3.8 million apps in Apple App Store and 3.3 million apps in Google Play Store. It means there are more than 7 million apps out there, and the number is increasing even now. So it…
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Check Your ASO Score!
Introduction App Store Optimization(ASO) is an app marketing strategy that aims to increase an app’s search ranking and maximize its downloads. Applying ASO also brings more users as it is expected to increase organic downloads, so ASO has become a strategy that cannot be overlooked when it comes down to app marketing. This article will…
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