Can I try a Search Console app without connecting my Google account?

Yes. QueryWatch has a Demo Mode that runs the whole app, including the Pro screens, on four sample properties without signing in to Google. It is the quickest way to look at the layout, the change investigation and the alert screens before deciding whether to connect a real account.

What does Demo Mode include?

Part of the app	In Demo Mode
Properties	Four sample properties
Google sign-in	Not required
Pro screens	Visible, so you can see what they do
Your own data	Not shown

Any figures you see in the demo, such as a sample site’s drop or a page’s share of a change, are demo numbers, not results from a real property.

What changes when I connect a real account?

Sign-in uses Google’s own sign-in sheet with read-only scopes: openid, userinfo.email and webmasters.readonly. The free tier then lists every property your account can access, with no site limit, and shows clicks, impressions, CTR and average position, top queries and pages, and a striking-distance view. The write scope is asked for only if a Pro user submits or deletes a sitemap.

Where does the credential live?

On iPhone the refresh token stays in the Keychain. On Android, Google Play services hold the grant and the app never receives a refresh token. A credential leaves the phone only if you turn on push alerts, which are a Pro feature. The full explanation is in where does your Google token go, and how Search Console apps get your data covers the permissions.

Who is it useful for?

Anyone who wants to check an app before granting access to client sites, such as freelancers and agencies, can open the demo first and read the privacy notes second. If you then connect, you can compare it with the alternatives in Search Console apps compared.

Where do I get it?

Both store links are on the product page. QueryWatch requires iOS 26 or later on iPhone, or Android 12 or later on Android, and is not affiliated with Google.