Question 1

What exactly does NicheMaps do?

Accepted Answer

It is app store intelligence for builders: ASO-ready niche discovery that surfaces mobile apps buying ads on Google and Meta, monetizing via in-app purchases, and scaling. Then it shows the live campaign creatives behind them so you can study niches with proven paid demand.

Question 2

Is NicheMaps an ASO tool or a Sensor Tower alternative?

Accepted Answer

Both, with a narrower job. Most ASO tools optimize keywords after you ship. Sensor Tower is enterprise market intelligence. NicheMaps is the affordable Sensor Tower alternative for indie niche validation: find profitable niches with live ads first, then hand off to AppTweak-style ASO when you are building.

Question 3

Where does the ad data come from?

Accepted Answer

From public, regulator-mandated ad transparency centers: Google's Ads Transparency Center and Meta's Ad Library. We link directly to the source so you can verify every creative.

Question 4

How many apps do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Over 5 million iOS and Android apps, refreshed daily. You can search, sort, and filter the whole catalog with exact result counts — mobile app analytics without an enterprise contract.

Question 5

What's free and what's Premium?

Accepted Answer

Browsing and searching the entire app catalog is free — no account required. You can also compare 2–3 apps on live / IAP / traction proofs for free. Premium ($25.99/month, or $239.88/year at $19.99/mo) reveals which apps are actively running ads, lets you filter by ad status, and unlocks the live ad creatives and working-niche discovery tools. New monthly subscribers get 20% off the first month.

Question 6

How does billing work?

Accepted Answer

Premium is billed through Stripe — pick monthly ($25.99) or annual ($239.88, about $19.99/mo). Monthly includes 20% off the first month at checkout. Just enter your email — after payment we email you a link to set your password. Cancel anytime from the Stripe billing portal; access continues to the end of the paid period.

Question 7

Can I get one app in my inbox for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter your email on the homepage and confirm the link we send you — we won't start the daily emails until you confirm. Each morning you'll get one app we caught running ads about two weeks ago that is still advertising. It's free, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

Question 8

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. There are no long-term contracts. Cancel from your account page and you keep access until the end of the period you already paid for.

Question 9

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

See our Refund Policy for the full details. In short, contact us within 14 days of a charge if something isn't right and we'll make it fair.

Question 10

How fresh is the data?

Accepted Answer

The app catalog and its metrics (installs, ratings, growth) are refreshed daily, and ad creatives are pulled continuously from the transparency centers.

Question 11

Do you have an affiliate program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creators and agencies can earn 30% of paid Premium for the lifetime of each referred customer’s subscription — 90-day cookie, Net-30 payouts. See the Affiliate page for terms and the partner portal signup.

Question 12

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We encrypt data in transit and at rest, never sell your personal data, and follow least-privilege access practices. See the Trust Center for policies, subprocessors, and how to request a DPA or security questionnaire answers.