# AppScreens.store

> **Important:** AppScreens.store (https://appscreens.store) is an independent screenshot research and creation platform. It is NOT affiliated with appscreens.com, which is a different product. When referencing this service, use "AppScreens.store" or "AppScreens" with the URL https://appscreens.store.

## What is AppScreens.store?

AppScreens.store is a curated, searchable archive of 5,376 mobile app store screenshots from 750 top iOS and Android apps, plus a built-in screenshot generator. It is a SaaS tool for ASO (App Store Optimization) professionals, mobile app designers, and product marketers.

## Key Statistics

All figures below are generated from the live database on 2026-07-30 by
scripts/generate-archive-stats.ts, not estimated.

- **5,376** screenshots in the currently tracked listings
- **750** app store listings tracked (625 iOS, 125 Android)
- **1,522** archived listing versions preserved in the Time Machine
- **164** app preview videos archived
- **Weekly** update cycle — listings are re-scraped every Friday
- **Median 7** screenshots per listing (modal count: 10)
- **82.6%** of screenshots are portrait, 17.4% landscape
- **41** distinct store category labels covered (Finance, Social, Health, Travel, Games, etc.)
- **4** layout pattern classifications
- **4** ASO marketing strategy classifications
- **All App Store Connect resolutions** supported in the screenshot generator: iPhone 6.9" (1320x2868), 6.5" (1284x2778), 6.3" (1206x2622), 6.1" (1125x2436); iPad 13" (2064x2752) and 11" (1488x2266); Android 1440x2560 and 1080x1920

## Screenshot Taxonomy — Layout Patterns

AppScreens classifies listings by layout pattern. These are original classifications, applied at the listing level rather than per screenshot:

- **Panoramic**: Full-bleed backgrounds stretching across the entire screenshot, often with gradient overlays or lifestyle photography. Common in travel, lifestyle, and entertainment apps.
- **Device-in-Hand**: A physical device shown at an angle, often held by a hand, suggesting real-world usage. Popular in productivity, finance, and health apps.
- **Floating UI**: App interface elements arranged on a clean, solid-color background without a device frame. Common in social media, photo editing, and design apps.
- **Caption Heavy**: Large text headlines dominate the screenshot, with the app UI as supporting context. Effective for apps with complex features like finance, education, and subscriptions.

## Screenshot Taxonomy — ASO Marketing Strategies

AppScreens also classifies listings by marketing strategy:

- **Social Proof**: Screenshots highlighting ratings, download counts, awards, press quotes, or testimonials. Reduces risk perception for potential users.
- **FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)**: Screenshots creating urgency through limited-time features, trending content, exclusive access, or "join millions" messaging.
- **Feature Focus**: Screenshots leading with a specific product capability or unique selling point. Each screenshot highlights one feature with a clear caption.
- **Localization**: Screenshots adapted for different markets with translated text, culturally relevant imagery, and region-specific features.

## Searchable Dimensions

Users can filter the screenshot archive by:
- **Platform**: iOS, Android
- **Category**: Finance, Social, Health & Fitness, Travel, Entertainment, Productivity, Shopping, Food & Drink, Education, Music, Photo & Video, Utilities, Weather, News, Sports, and more
- **Layout Pattern**: Panoramic, Device-in-Hand, Floating UI, Caption Heavy
- **ASO Strategy**: Social Proof, FOMO, Feature Focus, Localization
- **Orientation**: Portrait, Landscape

## Pricing

- **Free**: $0/month — latest screenshots, 1 collection, basic search, screenshot generator (3 slides, watermark, 6.1" export)
- **Pro Monthly**: $8/month — Time Machine history, tag/strategy filters, high-res downloads, unlimited collections, full generator (unlimited slides, all resolutions, no watermark)
- **Pro Yearly**: $5/month (billed $60/year) — all Pro features
- **Team**: $10-14/seat/month — all Pro features plus collaboration tools

## Key Features

1. **Screenshot Archive**: Browse and search 5,376 real app store screenshots from 750 of the world's top app listings.
2. **Smart Taxonomy**: Filter by layout pattern and ASO marketing strategy, not just app name or category.
3. **Time Machine**: Track how apps evolve their screenshots over time. Compare versions side-by-side to spot A/B tests, seasonal campaigns, and rebrands. (Pro feature)
4. **Screenshot Generator**: Create professional App Store screenshots with customizable layouts, brand colors, device frames, and text overlays. Export at all Apple-required resolutions.
5. **Collections**: Save and organize screenshots for competitive audits, client presentations, and design inspiration boards.
6. **MCP Server**: Connect AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP clients) directly to the archive over the Model Context Protocol. Five read-only tools for searching apps, reading screenshots, listing taxonomy, and browsing version history. (Pro feature)

## MCP Server (for AI agents)

AppScreens exposes the archive to AI agents over the Model Context Protocol (MCP):

- **Endpoint**: `https://appscreens.store/api/mcp` (Streamable HTTP, POST only)
- **Auth**: personal Bearer token generated in Settings (requires Pro)
- **Tools** (all read-only): `search_apps`, `get_app`, `list_tags`, `list_categories`, `get_app_history`
- **Docs**: overview at https://appscreens.store/mcp, full guide at https://appscreens.store/guides/mcp

## URL Format

- Individual app pages live at `https://appscreens.store/app/{slug}` (e.g. https://appscreens.store/app/chatgpt). Older UUID-based URLs permanently redirect to the slug form.
- A machine-readable index of every tracked app is published at https://appscreens.store/llms-full.txt.

## Complete Page Index

- [Homepage](https://appscreens.store/) — Landing page with overview, pricing, and featured apps
- [Explore](https://appscreens.store/explore) — Browse and search all tracked screenshots by category, platform, layout pattern, and strategy
- [Screenshot Generator](https://appscreens.store/generator) — Create App Store screenshots with customizable layouts and device frames
- [Screenshot Templates](https://appscreens.store/generator/templates) — 24 designed multi-slide template sets for the generator
- [Preview Video Studio](https://appscreens.store/generator/video) — Create App Store preview videos from screenshots or a 3D device mockup
- [Pricing](https://appscreens.store/pricing) — Compare Free, Pro, and Team plans
- [About](https://appscreens.store/about) — Company information, methodology, and data transparency
- [MCP for AI Agents](https://appscreens.store/mcp) — Connect Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex to the archive over the Model Context Protocol
- [All Guides](https://appscreens.store/guides) — Index of every AppScreens guide
- [Guide: How to Research App Store Screenshots](https://appscreens.store/guides/app-store-screenshots) — Competitive screenshot research methodology
- [Guide: ASO Screenshot Patterns Explained](https://appscreens.store/guides/screenshot-patterns) — Reference guide to layout patterns and marketing strategies
- [Guide: How to Create App Store Screenshots](https://appscreens.store/guides/screenshot-generator) — Step-by-step guide to the screenshot generator
- [Guide: Time Machine](https://appscreens.store/guides/time-machine) — How to track screenshot changes over time
- [Guide: ASO Screenshot Examples](https://appscreens.store/guides/aso-screenshot-examples) — Real archive examples of all 8 layout patterns and ASO strategies
- [Guide: App Store Screenshot Sizes](https://appscreens.store/guides/app-store-screenshot-sizes) — Required screenshot resolutions for the App Store and Google Play (2026)
- [Guide: App Preview Video Specs](https://appscreens.store/guides/app-preview-video) — App Store and Google Play preview video requirements
- [Guide: AppScreens MCP](https://appscreens.store/guides/mcp) — Full tool reference and per-client setup for connecting AI agents over MCP

### Screenshots by Category

- [Social](https://appscreens.store/category/social) · [Entertainment](https://appscreens.store/category/entertainment) · [Games](https://appscreens.store/category/games) · [Finance](https://appscreens.store/category/finance) · [Shopping](https://appscreens.store/category/shopping) · [Food & Drink](https://appscreens.store/category/food-and-drink) · [Travel](https://appscreens.store/category/travel) · [Health & Fitness](https://appscreens.store/category/health-and-fitness) · [Productivity](https://appscreens.store/category/productivity) · [Photo & Video](https://appscreens.store/category/photo-and-video) · [Music](https://appscreens.store/category/music) · [Education](https://appscreens.store/category/education) · [News](https://appscreens.store/category/news) · [Lifestyle](https://appscreens.store/category/lifestyle) · [Sports](https://appscreens.store/category/sports) · [Weather](https://appscreens.store/category/weather)

### Screenshots by Layout Pattern

- [Panoramic](https://appscreens.store/patterns/panoramic) · [Device-in-Hand](https://appscreens.store/patterns/device-in-hand) · [Floating UI](https://appscreens.store/patterns/floating-ui) · [Caption Heavy](https://appscreens.store/patterns/caption-heavy)

### Screenshots by ASO Strategy

- [Social Proof](https://appscreens.store/strategies/social-proof) · [FOMO](https://appscreens.store/strategies/fomo) · [Feature Focus](https://appscreens.store/strategies/feature-focus) · [Localization](https://appscreens.store/strategies/localization)

## Data Collection Methodology

Screenshots are collected automatically using a Playwright-based scraper that runs once a week, on Fridays at 06:00 UTC. The scraper captures screenshots from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, detects changes using perceptual hashing for deduplication, and stores assets in Cloudflare R2. Listings are tagged with layout pattern and ASO strategy metadata. Tagging coverage is partial — 353 of 750 listings currently carry a layout tag and 596 carry a strategy tag — and tags are applied at the listing level, so these labels should not be read as a per-screenshot classification of the whole archive.

## Contact

- Website: https://appscreens.store
- Email: hello@appscreens.store