Rewriting an app store description that reads as AI

Updated 2026-09-20 · a working page, not a sales page

Store listings are read on a phone in about fifteen seconds, and only the first three lines are visible before the fold. Generated descriptions spend those lines on mood and adjectives.

Short answer

Structure by visibility

Above the fold: what it is, who it is for, what it costs. Below the fold: how it works, the feature list, and support. Most listings fail because the ordering is reversed — the mechanism is buried under brand language that the user has no reason to trust yet.

Short sentences score better here for a boring reason: they survive truncation. A 30-word sentence loses its subject when the store cuts it at two lines.

The generated-listing tells

  • 'the ultimate companion for your daily routine'
  • 'seamlessly integrate, effortlessly manage, intuitively designed'
  • an emoji-led bullet list where every bullet has the same shape
  • a closing paragraph that restates the opening
  • Cut all four and a listing usually drops to under 200 words, which is normal for apps that convert.

    Reviews are part of the listing

    Answer the negative reviews that describe a misunderstanding. If five people say it does not sync, the listing is wrong, not the app. Rewrite the line they misread, and note it in the release notes so the fix is visible.

    Before / after

    What people usually writeWhat it looks like after
    Unlock your potential with our revolutionary app, the ultimate companion for a more productive and organised life.Turn a list of tasks into a realistic day. Free for one project, $4/month for unlimited.
    Seamlessly integrate your workflows and effortlessly manage your tasks with an intuitive, beautiful interface.Type what you need to do. It tells you what to drop. No boards, no tags, no setup.
    Join millions of satisfied users who have transformed their lives with our innovative solution.It does not sync with your calendar yet. That is next, and it is why there is no team plan.
    What this page will not do. It cannot fix a review average, and it cannot guarantee a keyword ranking. Store search algorithms change without notice and no copy change can promise placement.

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    Questions

    How many keywords should go in the description?

    None, deliberately. Use the subtitle and keyword field for that and write the body for humans.

    Should I mention competitors?

    No. It reads as insecurity and some stores reject it.

    How often should a listing be updated?

    When the product or the price changes. Rewriting it monthly for its own sake confuses returning users.