Hackstat
HACKSTAT / CLOUDLESS ASO FOR MAC

Cloudless
ASO.
On your Mac.

Research app listings, track keyword positions, and compare competitors. Your workspace stays on your Mac. One payment keeps it yours.

Take a look inside

One Mac · Pay once · Online activation

Your research desk, open.

Click through the workspace. Get a feel for the app.

A quick tour
Hackstat On your device

App Store · iOS app

United States

App overview

Sample keyword performance for Focus.

September 1–30, 2026
Visibility score
82.4
+12.8%
Tracked keywords
8
In this sample workspace
Keywords in top 10
6
75% of tracked keywords
Average rank
8.1
↑ 3.4 positions

App visibility

Visibility across the sample period

82.4↗ 12.8%
100755025
Sep 1Sep 10Sep 20Sep 30
FocusUnited States · App Store

Leading keywords

Search volume and current positions

KeywordVolumeRankChange
pomodoro timer72#3 4 positions up
focus timer64#5 8 positions up
study timer58#8 3 positions up
productivity app81#12 2 positions up
deep work46#4 6 positions up
Offline workspace · Drafts stay on this device Sample data loaded
Focus — Pomodoro Timer interactive sample workspace

Try the tabs, filter keywords, or draft a listing. Sample data and a preview draft editor. No account needed.

Built for Mac Work offline Stored locally Pay once
THE WORKBENCH / 01—03

From the first keyword
to the next release.

Keep your app listings, keywords, ranking history and competitor research together. Export your findings when it’s time to plan a release.

01 / KEYWORD RESEARCH

Choose keywords
with context.

Check where an app appears for a keyword. Save the result, compare it over time, and build a shortlist for your next update.

  • Track public-store positions
  • Organize your apps and competitors
  • Export keyword history as a CSV
Explore the keyword workspace
Keyword researchSample data
f.
Focus — Pomodoro TimerEnglish · United States
4 keywords
KeywordPositionChange
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
02 / RANKING HISTORY

See what changed.
Decide what’s next.

Compare saved snapshots and competitor rankings to see where your app is gaining ground.

“pomodoro timer” positionSample data
#3↗ 4 places
Saved snapshots
03 / APP STORE METADATA

Give your next
release a better listing.

Review saved listing text, check its character count, and copy it into your release workflow. Local audits help spot gaps.

f.
FocusApp Store listing · en-US
Sample data
App name22 / 30

Focus — Pomodoro Timer

Description47 / 4,000

A focus timer for study sessions and deep work.

CategoryPublic listing

Productivity

Listing text, ready to review
THE CLOUDLESS WORKSPACE

Your research lives here.
On your Mac.

Saved listings, keyword observations and ranking history stay in your local database. Open your research and run listing audits without a hosted workspace or a recurring software bill.

Connect to collect fresh App Store and Google Play data. Come back to your saved research whenever you need it, even offline.

How Hackstat handles your data
01 / LOCAL

Your workspace stays with you.

Apps, tracked keywords and historical observations are saved on your Mac. Export CSV reports and keep your own backups.

02 / CONNECTED

Fresh data needs the internet.

Searches and ranking updates contact the stores. Scheduled checks run while Hackstat is open and your Mac is awake.

03 / LICENSED

One license. One Mac.

Checkout, license email, activation and verification use online services. A valid saved certificate supports offline use.

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 IT

One payment.
More time to build.

Astro
$108USD
$108 billed annually

$9/month equivalent, paid yearly.

Hackstat
$10USD
One payment. No annual renewal.

100 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

Pricing, capabilities and limitations of Astro and Hackstat for Mac
The detailsAstro Hackstat
Mac licenseOne Mac. Annual subscription.One Mac. One-time payment.
Apps & keywordsUnlimited apps and tracked keywords.No per-app or per-keyword subscription tiers.
Mac supportmacOS 14 or later.Mac only. Final system requirements will be published with the installer.
Where research livesLocal database on your Mac. Database and CSV transfers are documented.Local database on your Mac. Review saved research offline and export CSV reports.
Keyword metricsApple Search Ads popularity and calculated keyword difficulty.Public-store positions. Optional Google autocomplete score; no App Store search-volume or difficulty data.
Rank trackingDaily updates, position changes and historical charts.Manual, daily or weekly checks while the app is running and your Mac is awake.
Research coverageApp 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 being prepared. The website demo uses sample data and includes a draft editor for preview. Your private order page shows download availability.

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.

YOUR COPY OF HACKSTAT

A place on your Mac.
A single payment.

Get the complete research workspace.
Keep the monthly budget for building your app.

Hackstat
Launch price
$10USD
one time

The complete desktop workspace.
One Mac. Activate online once.

100 available at $10then $30
  • Keyword research & CSV exports
  • Ranking snapshots & competitor comparisons
  • Listing audits & character counts
  • One Mac · saved research works offline
EARLY PURCHASES COST LESS

The price goes up.
Your bill doesn’t.

The first 100 licenses are $10. The next 100 are $30, then $50 for the next 100. Every following batch of 100 increases by $20.

You pay the price available when you buy. There’s no monthly payment.

Current batch$10100 remaining
Next 100$30100 licenses
Following 100$50100 licenses
See future price batches

$10 per license One-time payment

BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD

Good questions.
Straight answers.

Read the guide

Support

Questions about Hackstat or your license? Email us at hi@hackstat.app.

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. Supported macOS versions and hardware requirements will be published with the Mac download.

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?

Your purchase provides a license for one Mac. Connect to the internet once to activate it, then use your saved workspace offline. Your license key is sent to the email used at checkout. Your private order page shows email delivery and download availability. The Mac installer is still being prepared.

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.

FOR YOUR NEXT RELEASE

Make room for
better app research.

Keywords, rankings, and your next listing.
All together, right on your Mac.

Explore the workspace Work offline. Pay once.

Get Hackstat for Mac.

$10, paid once. One license for one Mac.

One Mac · Online activation · Saved research works offline

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