App Store Data API
Collect app metadata, user ratings, review text, download estimates, ranking positions, and update history from public app store listings for competitive intelligence and market research.
How It Works
Target app listings
Submit app store URLs for specific apps or category listing pages to begin data extraction.
Extract app metadata
Pull app name, developer, category, rating, review count, last updated, and description.
Track rankings and changes
Monitor chart positions, rating changes, and version updates over time to track competitive dynamics.
Quick Start
curl -X POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.example.app",
"extract": {
"name": "string",
"developer": "string",
"rating": "number",
"review_count": "number",
"category": "string",
"last_updated": "string"
}
}'Need an API key? — no credit card required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data can I extract from app store listings?
App name, developer, average rating, total review count, review text, category, install count estimate, last updated date, app size, required OS version, and description.
Can I track app store rankings over time?
Yes. Extract category chart pages on a scheduled basis to capture ranking positions. Compare snapshots over time to track ranking movement and correlate with update releases or marketing campaigns.
Responsible Use
AlterLab is designed for extracting publicly available data. Always review the terms of service for any website you access, respect robots.txt directives, and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
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Pricing
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Your first scrape.
Sixty seconds.
$1 free credit — up to 5,000 scrapes. No credit card.
Just a POST request.
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