Agency vs HireASO
| Typical ASO agency | HireASO | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Monthly retainer | $99 per package, one-time |
| Who does the work | A team, often junior staff | Our ASO specialists, directly |
| Deliverable | Reports and ongoing changes | Copy and files you ship |
| Account access | Often required | Not needed |
| Best for | Large budgets, paid UA, many apps | Indie developers and small teams |
When an agency is the right call
If you spend heavily on paid user acquisition, need weekly reporting across many apps and markets, or want someone to operate your Play Console and App Store Connect for you, hire an agency. Our guide on choosing an app marketing agency lists the questions to ask.
Red flags when hiring anyone for ASO
- Guaranteed rankings or guaranteed downloads.
- No written scope.
- Requests for your developer account owner login.
- Keyword stuffing or fake reviews (both break store rules).
What to buy first
Start with ASO if search is the issue, Screenshots A/B if conversion is, or the Complete Bundle for everything.
Sources
- Apple: Search on the App Store (accessed 26 October 2026)
- Google Play Console Help: Metadata policy (accessed 26 October 2026)
FAQ
Questions
Are you an agency?
No. HireASO is us, Muneeb Rana, working directly with you.
Do you offer monthly retainers?
No. Every package is one-time.
Can you handle many apps?
Yes, one package per app.
Do you work with agencies?
Yes, agencies can buy packages for their clients.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No, and you should be careful with anyone who does.