# MobileAction vs Sonar: which do AI models recommend for app store optimization, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, App store optimization tools. Zero of fourteen models named MobileAction first on the direct prompt; zero named Sonar. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/marketing/app-store-optimization/mobileaction-vs-sonar/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MobileAction | 5% | #6 of 9 | 6% | 32 | 12 of 14 |
| Sonar | 2% | #8 of 9 | 18% | 11 | 9 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Radar, MobileAction, SplitMetrics Optimize)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Radar, AppFollow, MobileAction)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither first, one named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: MobileAction)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Guideflow) (alternatives: AppFollow, Applytics, MobileAction)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Follow, MobileAction)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: AppFollow, MobileAction)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: App Radar, AppTweak) (alternatives: ASO.dev, AppFollow, MobileAction)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: AppTweak, Appfigures) (alternatives: AppFollow, Lengreo, Sensor Tower)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Radar, AppFollow, Mobile Action)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Applytics) (alternatives: AppFollow, AppTweak, Guideflow)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: App Radar, AppTweak) (alternatives: AppFollow)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Radar, AppFollow, Appfigures)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: MobileAction ASO Intelligence Pro) (alternatives: AppTweak Grow)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named (first choices: AppTweak) (alternatives: App Radar, Applytics)

## What the models said about MobileAction

- "high-tier Sensor Tower or MobileAction are incredible resources for massive marketing teams. However, they often lock their most useful keyword tools behind expensive enterprise-level subscriptions" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "More agency-oriented; strong ASA automation but less B2B-specific brand/competitor intelligence." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "This is a great starting point for small teams or startups that need basic ASO insights without a financial commitment." (Mistral Small, budget prompt, first choice)
- "I'd start with MobileAction Pro for a mid-sized B2B company focused on app-store rankings." (GPT-6 Luna, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "shortlist AppTweak or MobileAction for hands-on ASO" (GPT-6 Luna, comparative prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Sonar

- "solid but start paid and lack fully free equivalents matching AppFollow's breadth" (Grok 4.1 Fast, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "Too lightweight for B2B needs (from $29/mo)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, soft negative)
- "If you have ~$30/month: Go with Sonar. It offers the cleanest search volume/difficulty data for the price" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Best for Indie Developers: Sonar ... Excellent value, covers all core ASO tasks" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, alternative)
- "If you are a solo/indie developer: Start with Sonar or ASOMobile." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, comparative prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.