Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about AppReviewMCP — the MCP server for app store review data.
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Getting Started
What is AppReviewMCP?
AppReviewMCP is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf direct access to app store review data. Instead of manually searching the App Store or Google Play, you simply ask your AI — 'What are users saying about Spotify?' — and it fetches structured, real-time review data for you.
How do I get started?
Setup takes under 60 seconds:
- Sign up and get your free API key (100 requests/month, no credit card)
- Add the MCP server config to your AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.)
- Start asking your AI about any app's reviews
Which AI clients are supported?
AppReviewMCP works with any MCP-compatible client: Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf (by Codeium), Continue.dev, Zed, and any other tool that supports the Model Context Protocol. The configuration is identical across all clients — one JSON snippet with your API key.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Free tier gives you 100 requests per month with no credit card required, ever. You only need to add payment information when you decide to upgrade to a paid plan.
API & Data
What counts as one request?
One request is a single API call to fetch reviews for one app. Fetching the top 50 reviews for Spotify on the US App Store counts as one request. Fetching them again for the UK store is another request. Your AI assistant handles all API calls transparently — you just ask questions in natural language.
What data does each review include?
Each review object includes: reviewer name, star rating (1–5), review title, review body text, review date, app version reviewed, device type (where available), country/store region, and developer reply (if one exists). Responses are structured JSON.
Which app stores are supported?
Both Apple App Store (iOS/macOS) and Google Play Store (Android). You can fetch reviews from 170+ country-specific stores — e.g., the UK App Store vs. the US App Store — as separate requests.
Can I fetch reviews for any app, including competitors?
Yes. AppReviewMCP can fetch reviews for any publicly listed app on the App Store or Google Play — including apps you don't own. This makes it ideal for competitive analysis, market research, and benchmarking against rivals in your category.
What filters are available?
You can filter by star rating, date range, language, and sort order. This lets your AI pull, for example, only 1-star reviews from the past 30 days written in English — giving you highly targeted feedback without manual sifting.
Pricing & Plans
What are the pricing tiers?
Free: 100 requests/month, no credit card. Starter ($19/mo): 1,000 requests, $0.025 per additional request. Pro ($49/mo): 10,000 requests, $0.01 per additional request. All tiers include App Store, Google Play, all countries, and full filter support.
What happens when I hit my monthly request limit?
On the Free tier, requests stop until your quota resets at the start of the next month. On Starter and Pro plans, additional requests are billed as overages. You'll receive an email warning when you reach 80% of your quota.
Can I upgrade, downgrade, or cancel?
Yes, at any time from your account dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Cancellations stop billing immediately, and you keep access until the end of the period you've paid for.
Do you offer enterprise or volume pricing?
Yes. If you need more than 10,000 requests per month, custom SLAs, dedicated infrastructure, or on-premise deployment, contact us for enterprise pricing. We work with data providers, analytics platforms, and AI companies that need high-volume access.
Technical
How reliable is the API?
We maintain 99.9% uptime with redundant infrastructure. Review data is cached and refreshed continuously, so response times are consistently under 200ms for most requests.
Is my API key secure?
Yes. API keys are hashed server-side and never stored in plaintext. You can rotate your key at any time from the dashboard. We recommend storing keys in environment variables, not config files committed to version control.
What does the MCP config look like?
Add this to your MCP client config (e.g., Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"appreviewmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@appreviewmcp/server"],
"env": { "APPREVIEWMCP_API_KEY": "your_key_here" }
}
}
}Support
What support is available?
Free tier users have access to community support (GitHub Discussions). Starter and Pro plan users get email support with a response within 1 business day. Pro users also get priority queue access and faster response times.
How fast do you respond to support requests?
Email support requests are typically answered within 1 business day for Starter, and within a few hours for Pro. Community questions are monitored by the team and usually answered same day.
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help! Get in touch and we'll answer any questions you have.