Alternatives · SplitMetrics
SplitMetrics' pre-launch validation discipline is real and load-bearing for some teams. Its enterprise pricing band ($13.6K–$33K/yr) is the friction. The most common alternatives are Apple's free PPO (live-store, not pre-launch), ASOLOOP (compounding live-store evidence), MobileAction's A/B inside its broader platform, and — honestly — the spreadsheet default that most teams actually use. Storemaven exists but largely operates internally at Zynga / Take-Two.
Why look elsewhere
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What to look for
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| Capability | ASOLOOP | Apple PPO | Storemaven | MobileAction A/B | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs the test on the live store — or just charts it? | Yes | Yes | Pre-launch only (ad-network traffic) | Light A/B only | No |
| Compounds evidence across test cycles | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Published self-serve pricing | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Revenue-denominated confidence | Workspace band from AppsFlyer revenue (Teams tier) | No | No | Per wedge | No |
Ranked, honestly
5 alternatives ranked · updated 2026-07-19
Different discipline — live-store, not pre-launch. ASOLOOP carries per-app evidence across cycles; SplitMetrics ships per-test verdicts. Operating model is operator-led with the system carrying the methodology, no analyst-staffing presumption.
Read comparisonApple's built-in product-page optimization. Free; live-store; one platform only (Apple). No cross-test evidence accumulation; no claim-safety; no revenue-denominated confidence. Real baseline for thin programs.
Honest framing: not a buyable alternative for most teams today. Included for completeness because it appears in research lists; flag if you encounter it on a vendor short-list.
Lighter than SplitMetrics and ASOLOOP on each axis. Strong fit only for teams already inside the MobileAction ecosystem.
Read comparisonHonest acknowledgement: the most common production stack. Records, doesn't compound. ASOLOOP replaces this when the team feels the evidence-memory gap.
Read comparisonBy use case
Need pre-launch validation discipline + enterprise budget
If the validation discipline is load-bearing and the budget supports it, SplitMetrics is the right shape. Storemaven historically competed; not currently buyable.
Need live-store experimentation with compounding evidence
Live-store cycle, per-app evidence library, AI evidence trail, revenue-denominated confidence. Lower price band than SplitMetrics; operator-led model.
Need free baseline; not ready for SaaS spend
Apple's PPO and Google's SLE surfaces ship with the platforms — free, live-store experimentation. Track the results in an honest spreadsheet; that plus a clear discipline beats any tool you'll abandon after a quarter.
Already on MobileAction; want light A/B
Stay inside the ecosystem you've paid for. Lighter than SplitMetrics and ASOLOOP; sufficient for teams not running heavy cadence.
Summary
| Tool | Category | Entry price | Keyword research | Experiment cycle | Revenue confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASOLOOP | Live-store experimentation | $49/app/mo | Consumes AppTweak data; not a replacement | Core product (compounding evidence) | Workspace band (AppsFlyer, Teams tier) |
| Apple PPO (native) | Live-store validation | Free | Not in scope | Per-test only | Not in scope |
| Storemaven (internal) | Pre-launch validation | Not SaaS-available | Not in scope | Per-test only | Not in scope |
| MobileAction A/B | A/B inside growth platform | Included in $69/mo | Mid (one of four wedges) | Light A/B per cycle | Per wedge |
| Spreadsheets | The actual default | Free | Not in scope | Record-only; no compounding | Not in scope |
FAQ
It depends on the discipline. For pre-launch validation, no other SaaS currently competes (Storemaven operates internally). For live-store experimentation with compounding evidence, ASOLOOP. For free baseline, Apple PPO. For light A/B inside a broader platform, MobileAction.
Apple PPO is free for product-page optimization on Apple App Store. Google Play exposes both organic lanes free with developer accounts: Store Listing Experiments (SLE), the native store-listing A/B test (up to 5 concurrent localized experiments × 3 treatments), plus Custom Store Listings (CSL) — up to 5 active, up to 50 live custom pages. None offers pre-launch ad-network validation; all are live-store only.
No — different disciplines. SplitMetrics is pre-launch validation on ad-network traffic. ASOLOOP is live-store experimentation with compounding evidence per app. Some teams run both; many teams pick one based on the discipline that matters most to their program.
If experimentation is the gap
7-day free trial. Lower price band than SplitMetrics; operator-led model; per-app evidence library populates from day one. Credit card required to start; not billed during trial; cancel anytime.
Point ASOLOOP at your app, set your autonomy level, and read the receipts. Seven days, your apps, real experiments running on both stores.
Credit card required to start · Not billed during the trial · Cancel anytime
Your store credentials and your own AI-model keys — inspectable, revocable any time.