Dekadans vs Astro
Astro is a Mac app for App Store keyword research and tracking, with unlimited keywords for a flat yearly fee. Dekadans is a web app: nothing to install, it works on any OS, and its MCP server is hosted.
Dekadans Pro: $6.99/month for unlimited keywords (fair use) ($59.99/year billed yearly), or free for 10. Astro's entry paid plan for keyword tracking: $9/month billed yearly ($108/year) for unlimited keywords on one Mac.
Side by side
| Feature | Dekadans | Astro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Pro $6.99/month or $59.99/year, 7-day free trial | $108/year ($9/month billed annually), single Mac license |
| Tracked keywords | 10 (Free), unlimited on Pro (fair use) | Unlimited on the paid plan |
| Where it runs | Web browser, any OS | macOS app (macOS 14 or later) |
| Stores | Rank tracking in all 175 App Store storefronts | 60+ stores where Apple Search Ads is available |
| MCP / AI assistants | Hosted MCP server, works from any machine with an API key | Built-in MCP server (beta) on localhost, with the Mac app running |
| Ratings and reviews | Not offered | Tracks new ratings and reviews across stores |
Astro details checked October 2026 from public sources: Astro website and pricing, Astro MCP server docs. Plans change; check their site for current terms.
Choose Astro if
- You want review tracking in the same app.
- You prefer a native desktop app over a website.
Choose Dekadans if
- You don't use a Mac, or you want to check rankings from any device.
- You want a remote MCP server that cloud agents and teammates can reach, not one tied to your laptop.
- You track a handful of keywords and want to start for free.
Try it without switching
You don't have to move everything at once. Track your 10 most important keywords on the free plan alongside your current tool and compare the numbers. Or check a single keyword right now with the free popularity checker.
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