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Free ASO checklist 2026

26-point ASO checklist for app store optimization

Check off every ASO best practice before publishing your listing. Track progress across title, subtitle, description, keywords, visuals, ratings, freshness, and localization.

AppTide free ASO tools workflow showing audit, keywords, screenshots, metadata comparison, and action output.
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AppTide output preview

Checklist output should become a visible score card.

The page now shows the same proof pattern as the other free tools: what the user checks, what score they get, and why the next audit step matters.

AppTide ASO audit report preview with listing score, issue evidence, and next action.
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ASO checklist

Check your listing

Go through each category and check off the items your app listing already meets. Your progress saves automatically.

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What you get

A complete ASO review in under 10 minutes.

Interactive checklist with auto-save, score tracking, and exportable results.

Interactive checklist

Check off 26 ASO best practices across 8 categories. See real-time progress bars that update as you complete each item.

Auto-save progress

Your progress saves automatically in your browser. Come back later and pick up where you left off.

Visual score card

See your completion percentage in a score ring with category-level breakdown bars. Export it as a PNG image.

Both platforms covered

Checklist items cover best practices for both App Store and Google Play with platform-specific notes where they differ.

Downloadable PDF

Enter your email to download a printable PDF checklist. Reference it during your next listing update.

Always up to date

The checklist reflects current ASO best practices for 2026 including the latest store algorithm changes.

How it works

Three steps to a fully reviewed listing.

Review each category, check off completed items, and export your score.

1

Review each category

Go through 8 ASO categories: title, subtitle, description, keywords, visuals, ratings, freshness, and localization.

2

Check off completed items

Check each item your app listing already meets. The progress bar updates in real time as you go.

3

Export and share your score

Download the score card as a PNG, get the PDF checklist, or share your score on X.

What does the ASO checklist cover?

The checklist covers 26 ASO best practices across 8 categories: title, subtitle, description, keywords, visual assets, ratings and reviews, update freshness, and localization.

Is the ASO checklist free?

Yes, the interactive checklist and score card export are completely free with no signup. Enter your email only if you want to download the PDF version.

Does my progress save between sessions?

Yes. Your checked items are saved in your browser localStorage. When you return to the page, your progress is restored automatically.

Can I share my checklist score?

Yes. Download the score card as a PNG image or share your completion percentage directly on X (Twitter) with one click.

Does this checklist work for both App Store and Google Play?

Yes. The checklist covers ASO best practices that apply to both platforms. Some items note platform-specific differences like iOS keyword field vs Android description keywords.

Next step

Finished the checklist? Get a detailed ASO score.

Run a free ASO audit to score your listing across 10 categories, or compare your metadata against a competitor.

Free ASO Checklist 2026 — App Store Optimization | AppTide