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Similarweb vs. Sensor Tower

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Apps

Track competitor apps on the Apple Store and Google Play

Websites

Gain insight into the performance metrics of any website

SDKs

Of historical data with daily, weekly, and monthly granularity

Countries

App data is tracked in 58 countries, and web in 190 countries

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Why clients say they want to switch to Similarweb

When speaking with customers who use Sensor Tower, these are their reasons for wanting to try Similarweb’s App Intelligence platform.

Full web + app coverage

A complete view of your market and competitors

The most comprehensive web and app coverage

App-focused with limited web coverage

Flexible pricing

Modular packages that scale with your needs

Available

Absence

Data accuracy

App estimates show better trend and scale accuracy

Available

Absence

AI workflows

App data integrated into your own AI agents

Available

Absence

App SDK data

Real-time detection of app tech stacks

Best-in-class

Limited

Intuitive platform

User-friendly interface that saves valuable time

Modern

Outdated

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Competitor Analysis

Benchmark app performance, from downloads to revenue.

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Market Analysis

Monitor category trends, spot rising and declining players.

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ASO Tools

Climb the charts with keyword tracking, research, and optimization.

Audience Insights

Analyze the age, gender, and user overlap for competitor apps.

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Reviews Analysis

Surface sentiment and topics from competitor reviews.

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SDK Intelligence

See which technologies are installed and removed by competitors.

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Similarweb stands out as a proud leader across top categories.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Tools.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Market Intelligence Tools.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Enterprise SEO Tools.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Content Analytics Software.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Paid Search Intelligence Software.

G2 named Similarweb a market leader in Digital Advertising Intelligence Software.

FAQs

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What makes Similarweb stand out compared to Sensor Tower?

For over a decade, Similarweb has led the market in Web Intelligence. In mid 2024, it rapidly expanded its platform through the acquisition of 42matters, adding comprehensive app and SDK intelligence so customers can confidently benchmark against competitors, run market research, and understand the full user journey without having to switch technology providers.

What app stores and platforms can I track with Similarweb?

Similarweb covers over 4 million iOS and Android apps, alongside 100 million websites, allowing you to analyze performance across the full digital ecosystem.

Does Similarweb combine web and app data in one platform?

Similarweb lets you view app and web data side by side or unify them through its advanced API integrations and custom AI workflows.

How global is Similarweb’s app and web data coverage?

Web Intelligence covers over 100 million sites, 10,000 brands and 190 countries, while app data covers 58 countries and is continuously growing.

What makes Similarweb’s app data more accurate and reliable?

Similarweb blends anonymous user panel data, global partnerships, public app store data, and advanced AI modeling to deliver representative, high-resolution insights.

Can Similarweb help me analyze the full app funnel from installs to revenue?

Yes. Similarweb App Intelligence supports full-funnel analysis, from downloads and engagement to retention, revenue, and audience behavior.

What types of competitor and market insights does Similarweb provide?

You can analyze competitor performance, audience demographics, cross-app usage, market trends, category leaders, and growth opportunities across markets.

How does Similarweb’s SDK Intelligence compare to Sensor Tower’s coverage?

Similarweb tracks 2,800+ SDKs across 3M+ apps, organized into 32 categories for easier analysis. While Sensor Tower does not publicly disclose its SDK coverage, customers have shared with us that Similarweb offers broader visibility into app SDK adoption when comparing platforms.

Can Similarweb integrate with AI workflows and agents?

Yes, Similarweb supports AI-ready workflows, including MCP connections, allowing teams to seamlessly integrate app and web data into agentic AI and automation use cases – such as workflows powered by ChatGPT or Claud.

Is there a free trial available for Similarweb’s App Intelligence platform?

Of course! You can start a free, 14-day trial of Similarweb’s App Intelligence solution today.

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This page summarizes customer-reported evaluation themes and is not a complete feature audit. Last updated: January, 2026.