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App Store Screenshot Tips & ASO Guides

Practical guides on App Store screenshots, ASO strategy, and screenshot tools — written for indie Mac developers.

April 12, 2026

What I learned about App Store screenshots after shipping 3 apps

Three launches in, the screenshot week is still the worst week. Here's what actually moves the needle.

6 min read
May 9, 2026

App Store Screenshot Tools Compared: AppScreens vs Screenshots.pro vs Shottr vs FrameStudio

We tested every major App Store screenshot tool in 2026. Here's the honest breakdown — pricing, quality, workflow, and who each one is actually built for.

9 min read
May 12, 2026

App Store Screenshot Sizes (2026): Every Dimension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple updated required screenshot sizes with the iPhone 16 line. Here's every dimension you need for App Store Connect in 2026 — and which ones you can safely skip.

7 min read
May 12, 2026

The Best AppLaunchpad Alternative for Mac Developers (2026)

AppLaunchpad is free, which is hard to argue with. But free comes with trade-offs that start to matter once you care about conversion rates. Here's an honest look at when to use it — and when not to.

8 min read
May 12, 2026

The Best AppScreens Alternative for Indie Developers (2026)

AppScreens is polished and well-known. It's also $19/month, browser-only, and built for teams. If you're a solo developer, here's what the math actually looks like — and what to use instead.

8 min read
May 9, 2026

App Store screenshots and ASO: the most underrated lever for more downloads

Most developers obsess over keywords and ratings, then wonder why downloads stay flat. Here's why screenshots are your highest-leverage ASO move — and how to get them right.

7 min read
May 15, 2026

App Store Screenshot Tool With No Subscription: The 2026 Guide

Most App Store screenshot tools charge monthly fees that don't make sense for indie developers. Here's a comparison of the best no-subscription options in 2026.

6 min read
May 15, 2026

Native Mac vs Web-Based App Store Screenshot Tools: What's Actually Different

Browser tools dominate the App Store screenshot market. For Mac developers, a native app changes the workflow in ways that aren't obvious from a feature list.

6 min read
May 28, 2026

Design once, export every App Store size in one click — how FrameStudio works

The biggest time sink in App Store screenshot workflows isn't the design — it's resizing. Here's how FrameStudio eliminates it entirely.

6 min read
June 16, 2026

iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Screenshot Size for the App Store (2026)

The iPhone 16 Pro introduced a new 6.3" display and the Pro Max moved to 6.9". Here are the exact pixel dimensions, what's required, and what you can skip.

5 min read
June 16, 2026

Screenshots Pro Alternative for Mac Developers (2026)

Screenshots Pro is a capable tool, but the subscription adds up. Here's how FrameStudio compares — and why Mac-native developers are switching.

5 min read
June 16, 2026

How to Upload Screenshots to App Store Connect (2026 Guide)

A step-by-step guide to uploading App Store screenshots in App Store Connect — what sizes to prepare, where to find the upload screen, and common errors to avoid.

6 min read
June 16, 2026

Mac App Store Screenshot Sizes and Requirements (2026)

The exact pixel dimensions Apple requires for Mac App Store screenshots, what's optional, and how to export them without manual resizing.

5 min read
June 16, 2026

Best App Store Screenshot Tool for Mac Developers — 2026 Guide

A honest breakdown of every App Store screenshot tool available in 2026 — rated for indie Mac developers who need to ship fast without a monthly subscription.

7 min read
June 16, 2026

App Store Screenshot A/B Testing — What Actually Moves Conversion

Apple lets you test up to 3 screenshot variants in App Store Connect. Here's what the data says about what actually moves installs — and how to run a test that's worth running.

6 min read