r/AppStoreOptimization

noticed my screenshots were basically invisible on the App Store. dark background, dark UI - it all just merged into the page and nobody was stopping to look.

the other issue was the messaging wasn't landing fast enough. dump is a quick capture app - that's the whole value prop — but you couldn't tell that from the screenshots. they looked like just another task manager.

what I changed:

• switched to a lighter background so the app actually pops against the App Store UI
• led with the capture moment - the input, the dump — instead of the organized output
• made the core action obvious in the first frame so you get it in under a second

still early but wanted to share in case anyone else is dealing with the same blending problem. would love feedback on whether the value prop is clear enough from the first screenshot alone - that's the one that has to do all the work.

I’m an indie developer and created a lifestyle/utility app. It brings in stable revenue, but I've hit a wall with conversion.

It feels like people see the app in the search list but don't feel compelled to click or download.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on these metrics and what you would prioritize: ASO, screenshots, or social media promotion?

Yesterday X got crazy because of this App.

A guy, nomading in Bangkok, created this app last year and today reached his first $100k payout…

This is two years salary of a software engineer in Europe. But received in one month.

anything is possible in 2026 guys

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I am seeking feedback for the first 3 screen caps that I have made. My "Daily 5 Trivia" app is retro and word heavy — no bells and whistles. Just well-written trivia made by humans.

Are you feeling what I am aiming for in this set of 3?

There are plenty of trivia apps out there, but mine is different — for real, lol — and I am hoping it comes through here.

You can look at my old screen caps here.

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6754609150

I am not putting these new ones in place until they are ready. So, please share your thoughts. Thank you! 🙏

We've been building Kōmori, the first full ASO platform built for Indies and Startups, for 2 years. With over 1,000 users, and after countless hours using every other ASO tool out there, the frustration was always the same: they're either crazy expensive or missing half of what you actually need, like chance-to-rank stats, history, or anything beyond basic popularity data.

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