| name | app-description-writer |
| description | Generate compelling App Store descriptions that convert browsers into users. Use when writing initial descriptions, improving existing copy, or drafting promotional text and What's New for a major update. |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Edit","Glob","Grep","AskUserQuestion"] |
App Description Writer
Generate compelling App Store descriptions that convert browsers into users.
When This Skill Activates
- User needs to write initial App Store description
- User wants to improve existing description
- User is preparing for a major update
- User asks about promotional text or What's New
Information Gathering
Before writing, ask about:
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App Basics
- What does the app do? (one sentence)
- Who is it for? (target audience)
- What problem does it solve?
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Key Features
- Top 3-5 features
- What makes it unique vs competitors?
- Any awards or recognition?
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Social Proof
- Number of users/downloads (if impressive)
- Notable reviews or press mentions
- Any partnerships or integrations?
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Tone
- Professional / Casual / Fun / Technical?
- Brand voice keywords?
Output Format
Generate all three text types:
1. Promotional Text (170 characters)
- First thing users see
- Should create curiosity or urgency
- Can be updated without app review
- Good for seasonal/sale messaging
2. Full Description (4000 characters max)
Structure:
[Opening Hook - 1-2 sentences, problem/benefit focused]
[Key Features with emoji bullets]
• Feature 1 - benefit
• Feature 2 - benefit
• Feature 3 - benefit
[Social Proof paragraph - optional]
[How it works - brief explanation]
[Call to action]
[Support/contact info]
3. What's New (4000 characters)
For updates:
[Version X.X highlights]
NEW
• Feature addition
IMPROVED
• Enhancement
FIXED
• Bug fix
Thank you for your feedback!
Best Practices
Do's
- Lead with the biggest benefit
- Use short paragraphs (2-3 lines max)
- Include relevant keywords naturally
- Use emojis sparingly for scannability
- End with clear call-to-action
- Mention if there's a free trial/tier
Don'ts
- Don't start with "Welcome to..."
- Don't use ALL CAPS excessively
- Don't mention prices (they change)
- Don't claim "#1" or "best" without proof
- Don't mention competitors by name
- Don't include URLs (they're not clickable)
Examples
Promotional Text Examples
Productivity App:
Transform chaos into clarity. The task manager that adapts to how YOU work.
Weather App:
Know before you go. Hyperlocal forecasts down to your street corner. ⛅️
Finance App:
Your money, finally making sense. Budgeting that doesn't feel like homework.
Description Opening Examples
Problem-First:
Tired of losing track of important tasks? [App] turns your scattered thoughts
into organized action plans in seconds.
Benefit-First:
Capture ideas the moment they strike. [App] is the fastest way to go from
thought to organized note, anywhere.
Curiosity-First:
What if your to-do list actually helped you get things done? Introducing
a smarter way to manage your day.
Localization Tips
When localizing descriptions:
- Don't just translate—adapt to cultural context
- Research local competitors' descriptions
- Adjust feature emphasis by market
- Use native speakers for review
- Consider character limits in other languages (German expands ~30%)
Character Limits Reference
| Field | Limit |
|---|
| App Name | 30 characters |
| Subtitle | 30 characters |
| Promotional Text | 170 characters |
| Description | 4000 characters |
| What's New | 4000 characters |
| Keywords | 100 characters |
Templates
Template: Utility App
[One-line value proposition]
Stop [pain point]. Start [desired outcome].
✨ KEY FEATURES
• [Feature 1] — [Benefit in user terms]
• [Feature 2] — [Benefit in user terms]
• [Feature 3] — [Benefit in user terms]
• [Feature 4] — [Benefit in user terms]
💡 HOW IT WORKS
[2-3 sentences explaining the core flow]
🎯 PERFECT FOR
• [User type 1]
• [User type 2]
• [User type 3]
[Social proof if available]
Download now and [call to action with benefit].
Questions? We're here to help: [support email]
Template: Creative App
[Evocative opening that sparks imagination]
[App Name] puts [creative power] in your pocket.
🎨 CREATE
• [Creative feature 1]
• [Creative feature 2]
• [Creative feature 3]
📤 SHARE
• [Sharing/export feature]
• [Community feature if applicable]
🔓 UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY
[Inspirational paragraph about what users can achieve]
Join [X] creators already using [App Name].
[Call to action]
Template: What's New
Thanks for using [App Name]! Here's what's new in version X.X:
🆕 NEW
• [Major new feature with brief explanation]
⚡️ IMPROVED
• [Performance improvement]
• [UX enhancement]
🔧 FIXED
• [Bug fix users complained about]
Love [App Name]? Leave us a review — it helps more than you know! 💙
Feedback? [support email]
