Comparison

Creative Preview vs Search Console Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Creative Preview

Test mobile ads directly on your smartphone or tablet before they go live. Scan QR codes or enter creative URLs to preview display and video ads. Review reporting metrics within the app's console.

Highlights
  • Preview display and video creatives
  • Test ads on smartphone or tablet
  • Scan QR codes for preview
  • Manually add creative URLs
  • Review reporting metrics
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Make sure you know how consumers will experience your ad when it goes live. Creative Preview helps you test mobile ads directly on a smartphone or tablet. Scan a QR code from a Google Marketing Platform product to preview an ad on your device, or manually add a creative URL. Test on your device using the supported mobile ad SDKs or in any mobile browser, and review reporting metrics in the app's console. Use Creative Preview to: * Preview and test display and video creatives directly on your mobile device. Supported mobile ad SDKs: * Google Mobile Ads * Interactive Media Ads (IMA) Permissions Notice: * Camera: Needed to scan QR codes. * Microphone: Needed to preview creatives using mobile ads SDKs that support audio recording. * Storage: Needed to attach photos, videos, and local files for submitting app feedback. It's also needed to save your preview list and app settings.

About

Search Console Tool

This app provides mobile access to Google Search Console data, allowing users to track website performance, analyze search queries, and monitor top pages. It offers insights into clicks, impressions, CTR, and rankings, with features for managing multiple websites and sitemaps.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking (clicks, impressions, CTR, ranking)
  • Search query and keyword analysis
  • Top pages performance monitoring
  • Interactive trend charts
  • Multi-property management
  • Sitemap viewing and management
  • URL inspection for indexing status
Features
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AltSC is a mobile SEO analytics app for Google Search Console data tracking. Designed for SEO professionals, website owners, bloggers, and digital marketers, AltSC helps you stay on top of your search traffic anytime, anywhere. Connect your account securely and instantly access the key insights you need to understand how your website performs in search. Whether you manage a single blog or multiple client websites, AltSC gives you a fast and convenient way to check performance without opening a desktop browser. KEY FEATURES New Feature: Added support for multiple accounts. Performance Overview Track essential search metrics including clicks, impressions, click-through rate (CTR), and average ranking position. Understand your website’s performance at a glance. Search Queries & Keywords Discover which search queries bring visitors to your site. Analyze keyword performance and identify new optimization opportunities. Top Pages Identify which pages generate the most search traffic and monitor their performance over time. Interactive Charts Visualize trends with clear charts across multiple time ranges including 24 hours, 7 days, 28 days, 3 months, and more. Multi-Property Management Manage multiple websites and Search Console properties in one place. Sitemap Management View and manage sitemaps for your properties to keep your site indexed efficiently. URL Inspection Check indexing status and see how search engines view a specific URL. Mobile SEO Monitoring Access your search performance anywhere without needing a desktop dashboard. Secure Authentication Sign in securely using Google OAuth. Your credentials are never stored in the app. WHO IS THIS APP FOR • SEO professionals • Website owners • Bloggers and content creators • Marketing teams • Agencies managing multiple websites AltSC makes it easy to monitor search performance, analyze SEO metrics, and stay informed about how users discover your website. Download AltSC and turn your search data into actionable insights. Disclaimer: Notice: This is a third-party application and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Google Search Console is a trademark of Google LLC.

Screenshots

Creative Preview4 screens
Search Console Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Creative Preview and Search Console Tool both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Search Console Tool's written reviews are positive against 40% of Creative Preview's. Search Console Tool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Creative Preview's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 9). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Creative Preview against 4.6 for Search Console Tool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Creative Preview's written reviews are positive against 100% of Search Console Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Preview ships an update every 4 months, Search Console Tool every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Creative Preview versus Search Console Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative PreviewSearch Console Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogle4Digsoft

Customer experience

Creative Preview

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Search Console Tool

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Creative Preview

No in-app purchases

None

Search Console Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creative Preview free?
Creative Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Search Console Tool free?
Search Console Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Creative Preview or Search Console Tool?
Search Console Tool is rated higher. Creative Preview averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Search Console Tool averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Creative Preview or Search Console Tool have ads?
Creative Preview shows ads; Search Console Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Creative Preview or Search Console Tool?
Creative Preview ships an update every 4 months, and Search Console Tool every 6 weeks. Most recently, Creative Preview was updated on November 1, 2026 and Search Console Tool on October 31, 2026.

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