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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Semrush vs Sensor Tower comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Semrush logo

Semrush

semrush.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Sensor Tower logo

Sensor Tower

sensortower.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
SemrushWeb, Mobile, API
Sensor TowerWeb, API
Categories
Semrush5
Sensor Tower2
Pricing details

Tool

Semrush

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
ProSubscription
GuruSubscription
BusinessSubscription

Tool

Sensor Tower

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free TierFree
EnterpriseSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeSemrushSensor Tower
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVExcelPDFJSON
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Semrush strengths3

Categories covered by Semrush only.

Sensor Tower strengths0

Categories covered by Sensor Tower only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Semrush and Sensor Tower?

Semrush focuses on App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs while Sensor Tower specializes in App & Website Traffic, and APIs & SDKs. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Semrush and Sensor Tower cost?

Good news—both Semrush and Sensor Tower offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Semrush or Sensor Tower on my phone?

Semrush has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Sensor Tower is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Semrush and Sensor Tower have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Semrush or Sensor Tower?

Choose Semrush if you need Traffic Analytics tools to examine any website’s visitors, sources, engagement metrics, and competitive benchmarks., and Rich API suite: Analytics and Projects APIs (Business plan), Trends API, Listing Management, and Map Rank Tracker. Current versions support API key (v3) and OAuth 2.0 with JSON (v4).. Go with Sensor Tower if App download estimates and advertising intelligence, with insights into audience and market share., and App performance tracking for ASO workflows, including keyword opportunities, competitive benchmarking, and Apple Search Ads analysis. Free sign-ups provide limited access. better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from Semrush and Sensor Tower?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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