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Yes. Several major rank trackers support separate mobile vs. desktop rankings, but they differ in how granular the device data is.

What I'd look for specifically

If by "device-specific position data" you mean "show me keyword X at #4 on desktop and #7 on mobile, with historical positions for each":

• Ahrefs explicitly supports toggling position history between desktop and mobile, and its API exposes device as either desktop or mobile. Ahrefs for Developers Ahrefs Help Center
• Semrush goes a step further in device granularity: its Position Tracking documentation says you can target mobile phone, tablet, or desktop, and its Devices & Locations reporting can compare those targets. Semrush
• AccuRanker is worth considering if rank tracking itself is the priority rather than having a broad SEO suite; it supports device-specific data and emphasizes frequent/on-demand rank updates. AccuRanker

One important distinction: Google Search Console also lets you segment your site's performance by device, but that's your site's actual Search Console impressions/clicks/average position, not a conventional competitor-aware SERP rank tracker. Ahrefs explicitly distinguishes these types of data. Ahrefs Help Center

If you tell me whether you need API access, daily/on-demand refreshes, local ZIP-code tracking, or historical device-by-device rankings, I can narrow this to the most relevant 2–3 options.

If you specifically need mobile vs. desktop splits and the actual position by device, several major rank trackers support this:

The strongest fits

• Semrush — particularly useful if you want daily keyword-level positions split by device, plus competitor comparisons and SERP-feature data. Its Position Tracking campaigns can target desktop, mobile, or tablet. Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — explicitly provides mobile and desktop ranking reports, including position history that can be toggled between devices. Its Rank Tracker also supports granular geographic targeting. Ahrefs Help Center Ahrefs Help Center
• AccuRanker — a particularly device-focused option: you can track mobile and desktop separately and compare their positions side-by-side, with granular geographic targeting down to address level. AccuRanker
• SE Ranking — supports device-specific rank tracking and local targeting; it can make sense if you want a dedicated tracker without committing to one of the larger all-in-one SEO suites. adskill
• Google Search Console — useful as a first-party reality check because its Search Analytics data can be segmented by device, but it isn't equivalent to a conventional rank tracker: you don't define a fixed keyword/location/device tracking campaign in the same way.

One important distinction: “mobile vs desktop” isn't always the same as merely filtering a site's aggregate ranking data. For a true device-specific tracker, you want the tool to actually collect the SERP for that device and report the resulting position. Semrush, Ahrefs, and AccuRanker explicitly support that model. Semrush Ahrefs Help Center AccuRanker

If your requirement is specifically “show me keyword X at position 4 on desktop and position 9 on mobile, with historical daily data”, I'd narrow the shortlist to Semrush, AccuRanker, and Ahrefs. Semrush AccuRanker Ahrefs Help Center

If you need mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific position data, look for rank trackers that store rankings as separate device/location combinations rather than showing one blended average. Options that support this include: RealtyTimes Nightwatch

What to verify before choosing

A lot of tools say they support “mobile tracking,” but the useful capabilities are:

• Separate rank history per device (not just a toggle that changes the current view)
• Same keyword tracked on mobile and desktop simultaneously
• Device + location combinations (e.g., mobile in Chicago vs desktop nationwide)
• Landing page comparison by device
• SERP feature tracking by device (mobile often has different layouts/features)
• Exports/API fields that include device type for BI dashboards

For most SEO teams, a shortlist would be:

• Best overall granularity: SE Ranking or Nightwatch
• Best for enterprise/reporting: Advanced Web Ranking or AccuRanker
• Best if you already use an SEO suite: Semrush
• Best if mobile SERP differences are the main focus: LemRank RealtyTimes LemRank Nightwatch

If you’re evaluating these for local SEO, enterprise SEO, or an agency reporting workflow, the ranking changes which tools are the strongest fit.

If you need mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific position history, these rank trackers are among the stronger options:

Best picks by use case

• Enterprise SEO / agencies:

• Semrush
• AccuRanker
• Advanced Web Ranking

These tend to have stronger reporting, larger keyword capacity, and deeper SERP analysis. RealtyTimes

• Local SEO (city-level mobile differences matter):

• Nightwatch
• SE Ranking
• Semrush

These are better when you need device + location combinations. RealtyTimes Nightwatch

• Best value for smaller teams:

• SE Ranking
• Ranktracker
• Ahrefs (if you also need backlink/content tools) RealtyTimes Ranktracker

Features to verify before buying

Look specifically for:

• Same keyword tracked separately on mobile and desktop (not just a toggle that changes the view)
• Historical device-specific rankings (e.g., “mobile dropped from #4 → #12 after a site change”)
• Device + location combinations (e.g., mobile rankings in NYC vs desktop nationwide)
• SERP feature tracking by device (featured snippets, local packs, AI results, etc.)
• API/export support if you need dashboards

One caveat: some tools count mobile and desktop tracking as separate keyword units, which can affect pricing. lemrank.com

If you’re choosing for an SEO agency, ecommerce site, local SEO, or in-house marketing team, the shortlist changes a bit.

The strongest options for mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific positions are:

• Semrush Position Tracking — mobile, desktop, and tablet; daily rankings; device/location comparisons. www.semrush.com
• Ahrefs Rank Tracker — separate mobile/desktop rankings, location targeting, and position history. ahrefs.com
• AccuRanker — dedicated mobile/desktop tracking, side-by-side comparison, local/device targeting, and daily/on-demand refreshes. www.accuranker.com
• STAT Search Analytics — particularly suited to enterprise-scale, granular rank tracking by device and location.

My pick: AccuRanker for pure rank tracking; Semrush if you also want a broader SEO suite.

Yes. If by device-specific position data you mean “show me the actual ranking for the same keyword separately on mobile and desktop,” several mainstream trackers support it.

*Semrush's ability to track multiple devices/locations within the same project is tied to higher-tier functionality. Its Position Tracking campaigns can target desktop, phone, or tablet, and Guru/Business supports additional device/location targets. Semrush Semrush

The strongest options

• Semrush — Probably the clearest choice if the device split is important. You can track desktop, mobile, and tablet, with keyword-level positions and location targeting down to postal-code level. Semrush explicitly describes its reporting as providing mobile/desktop splits. Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — Rank Tracker supports mobile and desktop tracking, including location-specific tracking from country down to city/ZIP. You can toggle between the two when analyzing rankings. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• AccuRanker — A good choice if rank tracking itself is the priority rather than an all-in-one SEO suite. It supports device-specific tracking and separates desktop/mobile search-volume data as well. AccuRanker
• SE Ranking — Worth considering if you want device segmentation alongside local and agency-oriented reporting. Current comparisons list mobile + desktop tracking and city/postcode targeting. Realty Times
• Wincher — Supports keyword positions across desktop and mobile, with device-specific tracking rather than giving you only a blended position. Wincher

One important distinction

Don't confuse Google Search Console's device filter with a traditional rank tracker. GSC can show your site's actual performance segmented by device, but it reports aggregated Search performance rather than maintaining a controlled, recurring keyword-position dataset. A rank tracker lets you say, for example:

Keyword X → desktop #4, mobile #8 → New York → tracked every day

That's much better for diagnosing mobile-vs-desktop ranking changes.

My shortlist: Semrush if you want the best device/location reporting inside a broader SEO platform; AccuRanker if you primarily need high-quality rank tracking; Ahrefs if you're already invested in the Ahrefs ecosystem. thesharpdigital.com tajo.io

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords and whether you need daily or on-demand tracking, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options and compare their current pricing.

If you need rank tracking with separate mobile vs. desktop positions (not just a blended average), these are the main options to consider:

Best picks by use case

• Enterprise SEO / agencies:

• Semrush, Ahrefs, AccuRanker
• Best if you need reporting, competitor tracking, and large keyword sets.
• Local SEO where mobile differences matter:

• Nightwatch or SE Ranking
• Useful because mobile SERPs often vary more by location and device. Nightwatch RealtyTimes
• Lower-cost option with solid segmentation:

• SE Ranking
• Often a good middle ground between basic trackers and enterprise platforms. RealtyTimes

When evaluating them, look specifically for these capabilities:

• Same keyword tracked separately on mobile and desktop (not just a device filter)
• Historical position charts by device
• SERP snapshots by device
• Location + device combinations (e.g., mobile in Los Angeles vs desktop nationwide)
• Share of Voice / visibility metrics split by device

One important distinction: tools like Google Search Console can show performance by device (clicks, impressions, average position), but they do not provide the same controlled keyword tracking workflow as dedicated rank trackers. RealtyTimes

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific position data are core requirements, these are the strongest options:

1. Semrush — strongest overall

Semrush's Position Tracking lets you track rankings by desktop, phone, and tablet, and you can run separate campaigns for different device/location combinations. It supports location granularity down to postal code level on qualifying plans. Semrush Semrush

This is particularly useful if you need something like:

• Keyword X → desktop position 4
• Keyword X → mobile position 8
• Keyword X → tablet position 6
• Same keyword → different cities/ZIP codes

Semrush also provides daily position updates and competitor comparisons. Semrush

semrush.com

2. Ahrefs — best for straightforward mobile/desktop analysis

Ahrefs Rank Tracker explicitly supports mobile and desktop tracking, with tabs that let you switch between the two datasets. You can also view mobile/desktop position history and SERP features. Ahrefs Ahrefs Help Center

A particularly useful distinction: Ahrefs' Rank Tracker stores the device-specific ranking data, whereas its broader Organic Keywords report doesn't provide the same device distribution. Ahrefs Help Center

ahrefs.com

3. AccuRanker — best dedicated rank tracker

AccuRanker is worth considering if rank tracking itself, rather than an all-in-one SEO suite, is the priority. It supports device-specific tracking, including separate mobile/desktop data. AccuRanker

Its model is especially useful when you want highly granular keyword-level reporting rather than primarily using rankings as one component of a larger SEO platform.

4. SEOmonitor — strong agency option

SEOmonitor currently advertises daily tracking across Google desktop and mobile, with full top-100 tracking and historical SERP snapshots. SEO Monitor

It's particularly compelling if you're producing recurring SEO performance reports for clients.

My shortlist

If your requirement is specifically "show me the actual position for each keyword separately on mobile and desktop", I'd narrow it to:

1. Semrush — most flexible, especially if you also need tablet, local/ZIP-level tracking, competitors, and broader SEO functionality.
2. Ahrefs — cleanest choice if mobile/desktop comparison is the main requirement alongside strong keyword/backlink research.
3. AccuRanker — best if you want a specialized, high-volume rank-tracking platform.
4. SEOmonitor — particularly attractive for agency workflows.

One important distinction: device-specific search volume isn't the same thing as device-specific ranking position. If you're evaluating vendors, make sure they provide the latter at the keyword × device × location level rather than merely showing an overall mobile/desktop traffic split.

Ahrefs Rank Tracker explicitly supports mobile and desktop tracking, with tabs that let you switch between the two datasets. You can also view mobile/desktop position history and SERP features. Ahrefs Ahrefs Help Center

A particularly useful distinction: Ahrefs' Rank Tracker stores the device-specific ranking data, whereas its broader Organic Keywords report doesn't provide the same device distribution. Ahrefs Help Center

ahrefs.com

3. AccuRanker — best dedicated rank tracker

AccuRanker is worth considering if rank tracking itself, rather than an all-in-one SEO suite, is the priority. It supports device-specific tracking, including separate mobile/desktop data. AccuRanker

Its model is especially useful when you want highly granular keyword-level reporting rather than primarily using rankings as one component of a larger SEO platform.

4. SEOmonitor — strong agency option

SEOmonitor currently advertises daily tracking across Google desktop and mobile, with full top-100 tracking and historical SERP snapshots. seomonitor.com

It's particularly compelling if you're producing recurring SEO performance reports for clients.

My shortlist

If your requirement is specifically "show me the actual position for each keyword separately on mobile and desktop", I'd narrow it to:

Yes. If your key requirement is separate mobile vs. desktop rankings with actual position data per device, there are several solid options.

My shortlist

• Semrush — probably the most straightforward if you want desktop/mobile splits alongside competitors, SERP features, locations, visibility and daily tracking. Semrush explicitly supports tracking by device and says its Position Tracking provides mobile/desktop splits. Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — particularly good if you want a clean interface for comparing mobile vs. desktop position for individual keywords and over time. Its Rank Tracker has explicit Mobile/Desktop views and position history. Ahrefs Ahrefs Help Center Ahrefs Help Center
• SE Ranking — worth considering if you need device + location combinations without necessarily buying an enormous SEO suite. Its documentation confirms Google Mobile and device-specific tracking at city/postcode level. SE Ranking Help Center
• AccuRanker — I'd look at this if rank tracking itself is the core requirement, especially for agencies or large keyword sets. Current comparisons show separate mobile/desktop tracking and daily updates. adskill
• LemRank — interesting if the mobile-vs-desktop difference itself is important. It reports the two devices as separate series rather than merely a toggle and specifically exposes the mobile/desktop gap. LemRank

One important distinction: make sure you're getting device-specific tracked positions, not merely a report that lets you filter Google Search Console data by device. Ahrefs, for example, explicitly distinguishes its Rank Tracker's mobile data from Site Explorer, which is desktop-only. Ahrefs Help Center

If you tell me roughly how many keywords you track (e.g. 500, 5k, 50k) and whether you need daily updates + local ZIP/city tracking, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices.

Yes. If your key requirement is separate keyword positions for mobile vs. desktop, several mainstream rank trackers support it.

My shortlist

• Semrush — particularly strong if you need desktop vs. phone vs. tablet comparisons within campaigns. Its Guru and Business tiers support multitargeting, allowing different device/location combinations in one campaign. Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — gives you explicit mobile and desktop tabs, so you can inspect the ranking position for the same keyword by device. It also supports locations from country through city and ZIP. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• AccuRanker — probably the strongest choice if rank data itself is the priority rather than an all-in-one SEO suite. It explicitly supports mobile and desktop rankings side-by-side, with device and geographic targeting at the keyword level. AccuRanker
• Wincher — supports tracking across both desktop and mobile and presents device-specific ranking data, while generally being positioned as a simpler rank-tracking product. Wincher

If you're choosing specifically for device-level analysis, I'd rank them AccuRanker → Semrush → Ahrefs → Wincher. If you also need backlinks/content/competitive research, I'd put Semrush or Ahrefs ahead of AccuRanker.

One important distinction: make sure a vendor's "mobile support" means a separately collected mobile SERP position, rather than merely filtering traffic/performance data by device. The former is what you want for genuine device-specific rank tracking.

Yes. If by “device-specific position data” you mean the actual keyword position separately for mobile and desktop, rather than just mobile traffic estimates, several major rank trackers support it.

Best options

• semrush.com — Probably the strongest choice if you want detailed device segmentation. It explicitly supports mobile, tablet, and desktop, and has a Devices & Locations report for comparing performance. Semrush Semrush
• ahrefs.com — Very clean for mobile vs. desktop position comparisons. You can toggle between the two in ranking reports and position-history charts; its API also exposes a device parameter for mobile/desktop data. Ahrefs Ahrefs for Developers
• seranking.com — Worth considering if you want a dedicated rank-tracking product rather than a broad SEO suite.
• accuranker.com — Particularly interesting if high-frequency rank data, segmentation, and reporting/API access are priorities.

One important distinction

If you're comparing tools, I'd specifically ask whether they provide:

1. Separate rank history — e.g. keyword X was #4 desktop and #9 mobile.
2. Device-specific SERPs — the actual SERP captured for each device.
3. Device-specific competitors — who outranks you on mobile versus desktop.
4. Device-specific visibility/SOV — not merely average position.
5. Exports/API access to the device dimension.

Semrush and Ahrefs clearly satisfy the first four, with Ahrefs explicitly exposing mobile/desktop as a rank-tracker dimension in its API. Ahrefs for Developers Ahrefs for Developers

If your goal is SEO reporting/agency use, I'd lean Semrush; if you mainly want clean keyword-level mobile vs. desktop ranking history, I'd lean Ahrefs.

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific keyword positions are requirements, these are the strongest options:

My picks

Best overall: Semrush. Its Position Tracking explicitly tracks rankings across mobile, tablet, and desktop, and its Devices & Locations report lets you compare performance by device. Guru/Business plans also support multiple device/location targets within a campaign. Semrush Semrush

Best for straightforward mobile-vs-desktop analysis: Ahrefs. You can toggle between mobile and desktop rankings, including in ranking-history reports. Its Rank Tracker API also exposes device as a parameter with separate mobile and desktop values. Ahrefs Ahrefs for Developers Ahrefs Help Center

Best dedicated rank tracker: AccuRanker. You can configure keywords by location, search engine, and device, then switch between mobile and desktop rankings in the keyword view. AccuRanker

If by “device-specific position data” you mean you need the actual historical series like Keyword X: desktop #3 → #5, mobile #7 → #4, rather than merely an aggregate mobile/desktop visibility score, Ahrefs, Semrush, and AccuRanker are the ones I'd shortlist first. Ahrefs Semrush AccuRanker

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords (e.g. 500, 5k, 50k), I can also compare these on pricing, keyword/device counting, historical data, API access, and local/ZIP-level tracking.

Yes. If your key requirement is separate mobile vs. desktop rankings with the actual position for each device, these are the strongest options:

The ones I'd shortlist

• Semrush — particularly good if you want to explicitly compare desktop vs. mobile positions, while also getting SERP-feature, competitor, visibility and reporting capabilities. Its Position Tracking supports tracking by location and device. Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — its Rank Tracker has dedicated mobile and desktop tabs, so you can see the ranking position for the same keyword separately by device. It also supports locations down to city/ZIP level. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• AccuRanker — probably the strongest choice if rank data itself is the priority rather than having an all-in-one SEO suite. It maintains separate mobile/desktop rankings and is designed around frequent rank updates. adskill
• SE Ranking — a particularly compelling middle ground if you need device + local tracking without paying primarily for a huge SEO suite. Recent comparisons list mobile/desktop, city/postcode tracking, and daily tracking. Realty Times
• Seobility — worth considering if budget matters. Its paid ranking monitoring separately tracks desktop and mobile; desktop rankings are updated daily and mobile rankings every three days. Seobility Seobility

One important distinction: make sure "mobile support" means separate mobile SERP data, not merely a dashboard filter. For example, Ahrefs explicitly says desktop and mobile rankings can differ and provides separate device tabs, while Seobility says it monitors the two independently. Ahrefs Seobility

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords (e.g. 500, 5,000, 50,000) and whether you need daily or weekly tracking, I can narrow these down to the 2–3 best choices and compare their current pricing.

Yes. If you specifically need separate mobile vs. desktop rankings at the keyword/position level, these are the strongest options:

My shortlist

• Semrush — probably the most flexible if you want to compare desktop vs. mobile vs. tablet and combine that with location, competitors, SERP features, and daily tracking. Semrush explicitly supports device-specific tracking, and its Guru/Business tiers can run multiple device/location targets within a project. Semrush Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — excellent if your requirement is simply “show me the actual position for this keyword on mobile versus desktop.” Its Rank Tracker has separate mobile/desktop views and position history, and its API exposes device as mobile or desktop. Ahrefs Ahrefs for Developers Ahrefs Help Center
• AccuRanker — my pick if rank-tracking precision and scale matter more than having an all-in-one SEO suite. It lets you track mobile and desktop separately and compare them side-by-side. AccuRanker Semrush

One important distinction: Google Search Console also gives device-filtered performance data, but that's aggregated actual search performance rather than a controlled rank-tracking campaign. Dedicated trackers are better when you need a fixed keyword set, consistent locations, competitors, and historical position data.

If you tell me your keyword volume (e.g. 1k, 10k, 100k), locations, and whether you need an API, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices and compare current pricing.

If you need mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific position data, look for rank trackers that store rankings separately by device rather than just showing an average position. Good options include:

Best picks by use case

• Enterprise SEO / large keyword sets

• AccuRanker
• Semrush
• Ahrefs
• Local SEO where mobile matters most

• Nightwatch (especially for city-level + device combinations) Nightwatch
• Semrush
• Ranktracker Ranktracker
• Agencies needing client reports

• Semrush
• Ahrefs
• SEOmonitor
• Deep mobile-vs-desktop gap analysis

• Nightwatch
• AccuRanker
• LemRank

When comparing tools, I’d specifically check for:

• separate keyword rows for mobile and desktop (not just a toggle)
• historical ranking charts by device
• device + location combinations (e.g., mobile rankings in a specific city)
• SERP feature tracking by device (featured snippets, local packs, AI results, etc.)
• whether mobile tracking consumes extra keyword credits

If you’re choosing for local SEO, ecommerce, enterprise SEO, or an agency, the shortlist changes quite a bit.

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific keyword positions are core requirements, these are the strongest options:

1. semrush.com

Probably the most flexible if device segmentation is important. Semrush lets you track rankings separately by mobile phone, tablet, and desktop, and its Devices & Locations report compares performance across those dimensions. It also supports very granular geographic targeting. Semrush Semrush

A particularly useful feature is multitargeting: you can create tracking targets with different device/location/search-engine combinations and compare them within a campaign. Semrush

Pick this if: you want device data alongside competitors, local SEO, SERP features, and broader SEO reporting.

2. ahrefs.com

Ahrefs gives you explicit desktop and mobile rankings, with the ability to toggle between them in reports and ranking-history views. You can see the actual position for each tracked keyword by device, rather than merely getting an aggregate device split. Ahrefs Ahrefs Help Center

Mobile tracking is currently available across Ahrefs plans, according to its documentation. Ahrefs Help Center

Pick this if: you primarily want straightforward keyword-level ranking data and already use Ahrefs for SEO research.

3. accuranker.com

AccuRanker is especially compelling if rank tracking itself is the priority. It records positions separately for desktop and mobile and lets you filter keywords by device, rank, location, SERP features, URL, etc. AccuRanker

It also supports very granular locations—from country/state/city down to postal code or an exact address. AccuRanker

Pick this if: you're an agency, enterprise SEO team, or technically sophisticated user who wants a dedicated rank-tracking platform and API access.

My shortlist

If I were evaluating specifically for “show me keyword X at position 7 on mobile and position 4 on desktop”, I'd prioritize:

1. AccuRanker — strongest dedicated rank-tracking focus.
2. Semrush — best if you also need broader SEO/device/location analysis.
3. Ahrefs — excellent if you're already in the Ahrefs ecosystem.

One important distinction: device filtering isn't the same as device-specific SERP capture. If you need to retrieve the actual SERP for each device and compare URLs/SERP features—not just the numeric position—I'd narrow the shortlist further.

Probably the most flexible if device segmentation is important. Semrush lets you track rankings separately by mobile phone, tablet, and desktop, and its Devices & Locations report compares performance across those dimensions. It also supports very granular geographic targeting. Semrush Semrush

A particularly useful feature is multitargeting: you can create tracking targets with different device/location/search-engine combinations and compare them within a campaign. Semrush

Pick this if: you want device data alongside competitors, local SEO, SERP features, and broader SEO reporting.

2. ahrefs.com

Ahrefs gives you explicit desktop and mobile rankings, with the ability to toggle between them in reports and ranking-history views. You can see the actual position for each tracked keyword by device, rather than merely getting an aggregate device split. Ahrefs Ahrefs Help Center

Mobile tracking is currently available across Ahrefs plans, according to its documentation. Ahrefs Help Center

Pick this if: you primarily want straightforward keyword-level ranking data and already use Ahrefs for SEO research.

3. accuranker.com

AccuRanker is especially compelling if rank tracking itself is the priority. It records positions separately for desktop and mobile and lets you filter keywords by device, rank, location, SERP features, URL, etc. accuranker.com

It also supports very granular locations—from country/state/city down to postal code or an exact address.

Pick this if: you're an agency, enterprise SEO team, or technically sophisticated user who wants a dedicated rank-tracking platform and API access.

My shortlist

Yes. If by device-specific position data you mean “show me the actual rank for the same keyword separately on mobile and desktop,” several major rank trackers support it.

Best options

• Semrush — probably the strongest choice if you need daily device-separated rankings plus detailed device/location comparisons. Its Position Tracking explicitly supports mobile, tablet, and desktop and has a Devices & Locations report for comparing performance. Semrush Semrush

semrush.com

• Ahrefs — very good if you want straightforward mobile/desktop position history. You can toggle between the two devices in Rank Tracker, including in competitor reports, and its API exposes a device parameter with mobile and desktop values. Ahrefs Ahrefs for Developers Ahrefs Help Center

ahrefs.com

• SE Ranking / AccuRanker — worth considering if your priority is dedicated rank tracking rather than an all-in-one SEO suite. I'd compare their current plan limits and API/export capabilities if you need to ingest device-specific positions into your own reporting.

One important distinction

If you need data like:

Keyword: “running shoes”
Desktop: #4
Mobile: #7
Desktop URL: /running-shoes/
Mobile URL: /running-shoes/
Historical position: desktop #4 → #6 → #4, mobile #8 → #7 → #7

Semrush and Ahrefs definitely fit that requirement. Ahrefs specifically documents separate mobile/desktop position history, while Semrush provides device-specific tracking and reporting. Ahrefs Help Center Semrush

If you tell me whether you care more about API access, daily updates, local/ZIP-code rankings, price, or historical data, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices.

Yes. If your key requirement is separate mobile vs. desktop rankings with the actual position for each device, these are the strongest options:

1. Semrush — strongest if device comparison is central

Semrush Position Tracking lets you track rankings by desktop, mobile phone, or tablet, and its multitargeting capability lets you put different device/location combinations into the same campaign. It records the actual keyword position for each configuration. Semrush Semrush

The particularly useful piece is the Devices & Locations reporting, which is available on Guru and Business tiers, for comparing mobile vs. desktop performance. Semrush

semrush.com

Pick it if: you want device splits alongside competitor tracking, local rankings, SERP features, visibility, and agency reporting.

2. Ahrefs — excellent and very straightforward

Ahrefs Rank Tracker explicitly supports mobile and desktop tracking. You can toggle between the two and see the rankings for the keywords you're tracking. Ahrefs Ahrefs

Importantly, Ahrefs added mobile rankings to Rank Tracker across all plans in October 2025, so mobile data isn't restricted to a high-end tier. Ahrefs Help Center

ahrefs.com

Pick it if: you want clean keyword-level mobile/desktop comparisons without needing Semrush's broader reporting ecosystem.

3. AccuRanker — worth considering for serious rank-tracking workloads

AccuRanker is particularly attractive when the requirement is granular rank data at scale rather than an all-in-one SEO platform. It supports separate mobile and desktop SERP tracking and is designed around frequent, detailed rank monitoring.

Pick it if: you have a large keyword set, need highly granular historical position data, or want a rank tracker rather than a broader SEO suite.

My shortlist

If I were choosing specifically for “show me keyword X at position 7 on desktop and position 12 on mobile”, I'd narrow it to:

1. Semrush — best overall device/location reporting.
2. Ahrefs — best balance of simplicity and SEO-suite capabilities.
3. AccuRanker — best specialist option for large-scale rank tracking.

One important distinction: mobile/desktop visibility percentages aren't enough. Make sure the product exposes the raw position per keyword per device, especially if you're feeding the data into reporting or an SEO data warehouse. Semrush and Ahrefs explicitly provide device-specific ranking data. Ahrefs Semrush

If you tell me your approximate keyword count and whether you need daily or weekly tracking, I can also compare the current pricing/limits of these three.

semrush.com

Pick it if: you want device splits alongside competitor tracking, local rankings, SERP features, visibility, and agency reporting.

2. Ahrefs — excellent and very straightforward

Ahrefs Rank Tracker explicitly supports mobile and desktop tracking. You can toggle between the two and see the rankings for the keywords you're tracking. Ahrefs Ahrefs

Importantly, Ahrefs added mobile rankings to Rank Tracker across all plans in October 2025, so mobile data isn't restricted to a high-end tier. Ahrefs Help Center

ahrefs.com

Pick it if: you want clean keyword-level mobile/desktop comparisons without needing Semrush's broader reporting ecosystem.

3. AccuRanker — worth considering for serious rank-tracking workloads

AccuRanker is particularly attractive when the requirement is granular rank data at scale rather than an all-in-one SEO platform. It supports separate mobile and desktop SERP tracking and is designed around frequent, detailed rank monitoring.

Pick it if: you have a large keyword set, need highly granular historical position data, or want a rank tracker rather than a broader SEO suite.

My shortlist

If I were choosing specifically for “show me keyword X at position 7 on desktop and position 12 on mobile”, I'd narrow it to:

1. Semrush — best overall device/location reporting.
2. Ahrefs — best balance of simplicity and SEO-suite capabilities.
3. AccuRanker — best specialist option for large-scale rank tracking.

One important distinction: mobile/desktop visibility percentages aren't enough. Make sure the product exposes the raw position per keyword per device, especially if you're feeding the data into reporting or an SEO data warehouse. Semrush and Ahrefs explicitly provide device-specific ranking data. Ahrefs Semrush

If you tell me your approximate keyword count and whether you need daily or weekly tracking, I can also compare the current pricing/limits of these three.

Yes. If by “device-specific position data” you mean the actual keyword position separately for desktop vs. mobile, rather than just traffic/device analytics, several major rank trackers support it.

Best options

• Semrush — probably the strongest if you need desktop/mobile/tablet splits plus location segmentation. Its Position Tracking lets you configure device and location, and Guru/Business supports multiple device targets within one campaign. Semrush Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — clean option if you primarily want keyword-level desktop vs. mobile positions. You can toggle between mobile and desktop rankings, with location tracking down to city/ZIP level. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• AccuRanker — especially good when rank-tracking precision and scale matter. It explicitly supports side-by-side mobile/desktop rankings and lets you specify device plus country/state/city/postal-code location. AccuRanker Semrush
• Seobility — a simpler/lower-cost alternative. Its qualifying plans track both desktop and mobile separately, with mobile rankings updated every three days. Seobility

One important distinction

If you need something like:

Keyword X → Desktop #4, Mobile #11 → Denver → Google → historical position over time

then Semrush, Ahrefs, and AccuRanker are the ones I'd shortlist first.

If you tell me your requirements—e.g. daily updates, local/ZIP tracking, API, historical data, number of keywords, and budget—I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices.

If you need mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific ranking positions, look for trackers that store rankings separately by device rather than showing a single blended average. Options that support this include: Ranktracker Ahrefs

Ahrefs SEOmonitor Help Center### Features worth confirming before choosing

For true device-level SEO analysis, check whether the tool provides:

• Separate rank columns (e.g., “Keyword X: Desktop #4, Mobile #9”)
• Historical charts per device (not just today’s snapshot)
• Device + location combinations (e.g., mobile rankings in Miami vs desktop rankings nationally)
• SERP screenshots or snapshots for each device
• Competitor comparisons by device
• SERP feature tracking (featured snippets, local packs, AI results, etc.)

Quick recommendations by use case

• Enterprise / large SEO teams: Semrush, Ahrefs, SEOmonitor
• Agencies managing many clients: AccuRanker, SE Ranking, Nightwatch
• Local SEO where mobile matters most: BrightLocal, Nightwatch, Ranktracker
• Budget-conscious teams: SE Ranking or Mangools (verify device limits on the plan)

A key distinction: some tools let you filter by device, while better rank trackers maintain independent mobile and desktop histories so you can see trends like “desktop stable, mobile declining after a redesign.” Ahrefs SEOmonitor Help Center

Yes. If your requirement is true device-level rank data—e.g., keyword X is #4 on desktop but #11 on mobile—several major trackers support it.

The strongest options

• Semrush — probably the best fit if you specifically need desktop/mobile/tablet positions alongside location data. Its Position Tracking can target devices down to individual campaigns, and Guru/Business plans support multiple device/location targets within a project. Semrush Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs — explicitly lets you toggle between mobile and desktop rankings and provides position history, visibility, average position, and position distribution. Its Rank Tracker supports locations down to ZIP code level. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• AccuRanker — worth considering if you're tracking tens of thousands of keywords or running agency reporting; it supports geo/device targeting and is oriented toward high-volume rank tracking. adskill
• SE Ranking / Wincher — good alternatives if you primarily want straightforward daily keyword positions segmented by device without buying a broader enterprise SEO suite. adskill

One important distinction: Google Search Console has a Device dimension, but that's aggregated performance data rather than a fixed-keyword rank tracker. A dedicated tracker is better if you need something like “keyword A: desktop #3, mobile #7, yesterday vs today.”

If I were choosing specifically for mobile-vs-desktop position analysis, I'd shortlist Semrush → Ahrefs → AccuRanker, in that order.

If you need mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific ranking positions, look for trackers that store rankings separately by device + location + keyword rather than only showing an average position. Good options include:

Best picks by use case

• Enterprise SEO / agencies: Semrush, Ahrefs, Advanced Web Ranking
• Large keyword portfolios with frequent refreshes: AccuRanker
• Best balance of price + usability: SE Ranking or Mangools SERPWatcher
• Deep SEO research + rank tracking in one platform: Ahrefs or Semrush

Features to verify before buying

Some tools advertise “mobile tracking” but only provide a mobile average or separate reports. For true device-level analysis, confirm they support:

• Separate mobile position and desktop position for the same keyword
• Historical trends by device
• Device-specific SERP snapshots
• Device + location combinations (e.g., mobile in New York vs desktop nationally)
• Competitor rankings split by device
• Exports/API access with a device field

For example, Ahrefs’ Rank Tracker explicitly supports choosing between desktop and mobile rankings and exposes device-specific data in its reporting/API. Ahrefs for Developers

If your main goal is diagnosing “why did rankings drop on mobile but not desktop?”, I’d prioritize Semrush, Ahrefs, AccuRanker, or Advanced Web Ranking over lighter tools because the segmentation and history are usually stronger.

If you mean true rank tracking where the same keyword has separate, queryable positions for mobile and desktop, there are several good options:

The strongest options

• Semrush — Position Tracking explicitly supports tracking across devices and locations, with mobile/desktop splits and daily position data. It can also track competitors using the same keyword/device setup. Semrush Semrush

semrush.com

• Ahrefs — Rank Tracker has separate mobile and desktop rankings, and its API exposes a device parameter with mobile and desktop values. This makes it particularly interesting if you need to pull device-specific position data programmatically. Ahrefs Ahrefs for Developers

ahrefs.com

• AccuRanker — Probably the one I'd shortlist if rank tracking itself is the primary requirement. It lets you compare mobile and desktop rankings side-by-side and combine device tracking with very granular geographic targeting. AccuRanker

accuranker.com

One important distinction

If by "device-specific position data" you mean export/API-level data such as:

keyword       location       device    position
blue shoes    Sacramento     desktop   4
blue shoes    Sacramento     mobile    7

then I'd prioritize Ahrefs, AccuRanker, or Semrush rather than tools that merely show a mobile/desktop toggle in the UI. Ahrefs, for example, explicitly exposes the device dimension in its Rank Tracker API. Ahrefs for Developers

My rough ranking for this specific requirement: AccuRanker → Ahrefs → Semrush → SE Ranking. If you tell me whether you need API access, historical daily positions, Google Maps/local results, or white-label reporting, I can narrow this to the best 2–3.

Yes. If your requirement is true device-specific rank data—not just mobile traffic estimates—the strongest options are:

The standouts

• Semrush is the most flexible if you need desktop + mobile + tablet, particularly alongside location-level tracking. Position Tracking can track each device separately and has a Devices & Locations report for comparing performance. Multitargeting lets higher-tier plans put multiple device/location combinations into one campaign. Semrush Semrush Semrush
• Ahrefs is particularly good if you want keyword-by-keyword position data split between mobile and desktop. Its Rank Tracker now makes mobile rankings available across all plans, and its API explicitly supports device=mobile or device=desktop. Ahrefs Help Center Ahrefs for Developers
• AccuRanker is worth considering if rank tracking itself is the priority rather than getting an all-in-one SEO platform. You can configure keywords with desktop or mobile device type alongside country, city, postal code, or even street-level location, then switch between device results in the keyword view. AccuRanker

What I'd choose

If your specific use case is “show me that keyword X is #4 on desktop but #11 on mobile, and let me report/export those positions separately”, I'd shortlist:

1. Ahrefs — simplest device-level keyword analysis.
2. AccuRanker — strongest dedicated rank-tracking workflow.
3. Semrush — best if you also need local SEO, competitors, tablet, and broader SEO tooling.

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these tools if you need clean device-specific rank tracking. GSC provides aggregated performance data, whereas rank trackers deliberately collect and retain keyword-level positions for specified devices and locations. Semrush explicitly highlights this distinction. Semrush

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords/domains and whether you need API/export access, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options and compare their pricing/limits.

Yes. If you specifically need desktop vs. mobile splits and the actual position for each device, these are the strongest options:

The important differences

Semrush is particularly flexible if you want to track the same keywords across multiple device/location combinations. Its Position Tracking can target desktop, mobile phone, or tablet, and its Devices & Locations report compares performance across them. Multitargeting is available on Guru and Business tiers. www.semrush.com

Ahrefs has perhaps the cleanest implementation for this particular use case: you can toggle between mobile and desktop and see the keyword's position, SERP features, traffic, Share of Voice, etc. Its API also explicitly exposes device=mobile or device=desktop. Mobile rankings are currently available across Ahrefs plans. ahrefs.com

AccuRanker is especially good if rank tracking is the primary requirement rather than one component of a larger SEO suite. You can track a keyword separately on desktop and mobile, filter by device, and export data with separate Desktop/Mobile fields. Note that the same keyword needs to be duplicated if you want both device types tracked. www.accuranker.com

AWR is worth considering if you need unusually granular SERP/device configurations. It explicitly tracks keyword positions separately for desktop and mobile, and its current product supports desktop/mobile results alongside local results and thousands of search engines. www.advancedwebranking.com

My shortlist

If your requirement is simply "show me keyword X at position 4 on desktop and position 9 on mobile, with history", I'd narrow it to:

1. Ahrefs — easiest UX
2. AccuRanker — strongest dedicated rank-tracking focus
3. Semrush — best if you also want broader SEO/competitive tooling
4. AWR — best for highly customized/large-scale tracking

One subtle point: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these if you need clean device-specific SERP positions. GSC provides aggregate performance data rather than giving you the same controlled, keyword-by-keyword tracking environment. Semrush explicitly contrasts its daily, keyword-level mobile/desktop tracking with GSC's aggregate data. www.semrush.com

If you tell me whether you're looking for API access, historical daily positions, local/ZIP-level tracking, or the cheapest option, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices.

Yes. If your key requirement is separate keyword positions by device—not just a mobile/desktop traffic breakdown—several major rank trackers support it.

My take

1. Semrush — best if device segmentation is central to your workflow.
Position Tracking can track desktop, phone, and tablet separately, with daily ranking updates. Its multitargeting lets you combine device + location + search engine variations; Guru supports up to 10 variations per campaign, while Business supports up to 5,000. www.semrush.comwww.semrush.com

2. Ahrefs — best simpler alternative.
Ahrefs Rank Tracker explicitly provides mobile and desktop tracking, and its reporting lets you switch between the two to see the corresponding keyword positions. Its API also exposes a device field with desktop/mobile values, which is useful if you need to pipe device-specific rankings into your own reporting. ahrefs.com

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these tools if you need clean device-specific rank tracking. Ahrefs notes that its Rank Tracker has both desktop and mobile ranking data, whereas its Search Console-like Site Explorer historical ranking data is desktop-only. help.ahrefs.com

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords, locations, and whether you need daily vs weekly tracking, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 best options and compare their pricing/limits.

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and device-specific position data are requirements, these are the strongest options:

My take

• Best overall: Semrush — its Position Tracking can track desktop, mobile, and tablet, with separate targets and daily position data. Multitargeting is available on Guru/Business tiers. Semrush Semrush
• Best if you mainly need desktop vs. mobile: Ahrefs — its Rank Tracker explicitly lets you toggle between mobile and desktop rankings and provides position history. Ahrefs Ahrefs
• Best for dedicated rank-tracking depth: AccuRanker — you can configure keywords by device and location and compare mobile/desktop rankings side-by-side. AccuRanker
• Best for highly granular device segmentation: Nightwatch — supports desktop, smartphone, and tablet, with device/location combinations and mobile-vs-desktop gap reporting. Nightwatch

One important distinction: “supports mobile tracking” isn't necessarily the same as “stores separate rank observations for each device.” If you need to analyze something like keyword X = #4 desktop, #9 smartphone, #6 tablet historically, I'd prioritize Semrush, AccuRanker, or Nightwatch over tools that merely let you toggle a mobile view.

If you tell me your keyword volume and whether you need daily historical data, local/ZIP tracking, or API access, I can narrow these to the 2–3 best fits.

Yes. If by “device-specific position data” you mean the actual keyword position separately recorded for mobile and desktop, rather than just mobile/desktop traffic estimates, several major rank trackers support it.

My shortlist

1. Semrush — strongest if you need detailed device segmentation.
Position Tracking can track desktop, mobile phone, and tablet and compare them alongside location, language, and search engine. Its Devices & Locations reporting is specifically designed for comparing ranking performance across devices. Multitargeting is available on Guru and Business tiers. www.semrush.com

Semrush Position Tracking

2. Ahrefs — probably the cleanest option if you mainly need mobile vs desktop.
Ahrefs now provides mobile rankings across all Rank Tracker plans, with a dedicated Mobile view. Its API also exposes device as a ranking dimension with separate desktop/mobile values. help.ahrefs.com

Ahrefs Rank Tracker

3. AccuRanker — excellent if rank tracking itself is the priority.
It supports keyword tracking on Google and Bing for both desktop and mobile, including granular location tracking. It's particularly attractive if you want a specialized rank-tracking platform rather than an all-in-one SEO suite. www.accuranker.com

AccuRanker

One important distinction

If your requirement is:

Keyword X = position 4 desktop, position 8 mobile, on the same date/location

then Semrush, Ahrefs, and AccuRanker are the ones I'd investigate first.

If you also need tablet, Semrush has an advantage because it explicitly supports desktop + phone + tablet as separate tracking targets. www.semrush.com

If you tell me your approximate number of keywords (e.g. 500, 5,000, 50,000) and whether you need daily historical data/API, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options and compare pricing/limits.

Yes. If your requirement is true device-specific rank data—i.e., separate keyword positions for mobile vs. desktop rather than a blended number—the strongest options include:

Best choices

1. Semrush — best if you need granular device/location segmentation.
Position Tracking lets you track desktop, smartphone, and tablet separately, and its Devices & Locations reporting compares performance across devices. Guru/Business plans support multiple device/location targets within the same campaign. www.semrush.com

Semrush Position Tracking

2. Ahrefs — best straightforward desktop/mobile comparison.
Rank Tracker explicitly provides separate mobile and desktop rankings, and you can toggle between them in reports and ranking-history graphs. Mobile rankings are available across Ahrefs plans. ahrefs.com

Ahrefs Rank Tracker

3. AccuRanker — worth considering if rank tracking itself is the priority.
It supports device-specific tracking and is particularly oriented toward frequent/on-demand SERP checks and granular rank data.

My short recommendation

• Need mobile vs. desktop + city/ZIP-level tracking: Semrush
• Need clean mobile/desktop historical position comparisons: Ahrefs
• Need a dedicated, high-frequency rank tracker: AccuRanker
• Need a simpler/lower-cost tracker: SERPWatcher

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these tools if you need exact device-specific positions. GSC can segment performance by device, but its position metric is an aggregated Search performance metric rather than a dedicated keyword rank-tracking dataset. Semrush specifically contrasts its keyword-level mobile/desktop tracking with GSC's aggregate data. www.semrush.com

If you tell me your approximate keyword count and whether you need daily tracking + local (city/ZIP) rankings, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options and compare their pricing/limits.

Yes. If your key requirement is true device-specific position data—i.e., seeing the same keyword’s rank separately on mobile vs. desktop rather than an aggregated ranking—the main options I’d shortlist are:

1. Ahrefs Rank Tracker

Probably the cleanest fit if you specifically want position-by-device. Ahrefs lets you toggle between mobile and desktop rankings and see the actual ranking positions for each keyword. Its API also exposes a device field explicitly supporting mobile or desktop. ahrefs.com

A useful recent change: mobile rankings are now available across all Ahrefs plans, according to Ahrefs' October 2025 documentation. help.ahrefs.com

Pick this if: you want straightforward keyword → position → device reporting without a lot of campaign complexity.

2. Semrush Position Tracking

Semrush is stronger if you want to analyze multiple device/location combinations. Position Tracking supports desktop, mobile/phone, and tablet, and can track them alongside different geographic targets. www.semrush.comwww.semrush.com

The particularly useful feature is multitargeting: Guru and Business plans can put multiple device/location combinations into the same campaign, allowing direct comparisons such as:

Keyword X → Desktop: #4 → Mobile: #8

Semrush says multitargeting is available on Guru and Business, with substantially higher target limits on Business. www.semrush.comwww.semrush.com

Pick this if: you're doing agency/client reporting or need device × location × competitor segmentation.

3. AccuRanker

AccuRanker is worth considering if rank tracking itself is the core requirement rather than an SEO suite. It supports separate mobile and desktop SERP tracking and is designed around high-frequency, large-scale rank monitoring.

4. SERPWatcher

A simpler option if you don't need the broader Ahrefs/Semrush ecosystems. It supports tracking rankings separately by device and is easier to operate than a full enterprise SEO platform.

My recommendation

If I were choosing specifically for mobile-vs-desktop position analysis:

🥇 Ahrefs — best straightforward experience
🥈 Semrush — best for complex device/location segmentation
🥉 AccuRanker — best if you want a dedicated, large-scale rank tracker

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these if you need clean keyword-level mobile-vs-desktop rank tracking. Dedicated trackers explicitly record the device-specific SERP position, whereas GSC's data is aggregated and delayed.

If you tell me roughly how many keywords/domains you need to track (e.g. 1,000 keywords for 10 sites), I can also compare the current pricing/limits and tell you which is the best value.

Yes. If your key requirement is true device-specific rank data—i.e., seeing position #7 on mobile versus #3 on desktop for the same keyword, several major rank trackers support it.

1. Semrush — strongest all-around option

Semrush Position Tracking

Semrush explicitly supports tracking desktop, smartphone, and tablet rankings and lets you compare desktop and mobile positions. Its Devices & Locations reporting is designed for this kind of segmentation. www.semrush.com

A useful distinction: Semrush's multitargeting lets you track multiple device/location combinations within a campaign. That's available on the Guru and Business tiers; Guru supports up to 10 variations, while Business supports up to 5,000. www.semrush.com

Pick it if: you want device splits plus competitors, SERP features, local SEO, visibility, and broader SEO tooling.

2. Ahrefs — very clean device comparison

Ahrefs Rank Tracker

Ahrefs Rank Tracker supports mobile and desktop tracking, with separate rankings you can toggle between. Its reports let you inspect the actual position for each tracked keyword by device. ahrefs.com

Importantly, Ahrefs added mobile rankings across all Rank Tracker plans in 2025. help.ahrefs.com Its API also exposes a device parameter explicitly allowing desktop or mobile, which is useful if you're building your own reporting pipeline. docs.ahrefs.com

Pick it if: you mainly want straightforward keyword-position history with desktop/mobile separation.

3. AccuRanker — excellent dedicated rank tracker

AccuRanker Mobile Rank Tracking

AccuRanker supports tracking the same keywords on both mobile and desktop, with the ability to compare the results side-by-side. You can configure device, search engine, and location—including country, state, city, postal code, or exact address. www.accuranker.com

Pick it if: rank tracking itself is the priority rather than buying a large all-in-one SEO platform.

My shortlist

If I were evaluating specifically for device-level position data, I'd narrow it to:

1. Semrush — best overall if you also need local SEO, competitors, SERP features, and broader SEO analytics.
2. Ahrefs — best clean/simple choice for desktop-vs-mobile keyword tracking.
3. AccuRanker — best specialist option if you want a dedicated rank-tracking platform and lots of location/device combinations.

One important caveat: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these tools if you need clean device-specific rank tracking. Its data is aggregated and delayed; dedicated trackers can collect keyword-level positions separately for mobile and desktop. Semrush specifically describes Position Tracking as providing daily keyword-level mobile/desktop data. www.semrush.com

If you tell me how many keywords/sites you need to track and whether you need local/ZIP-level tracking, I can narrow these down by price, update frequency, API/export support, and device granularity.

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and device-level position data are must-haves, these are the strongest options:

1. Semrush — most flexible

Semrush lets you configure tracking by desktop, smartphone, or tablet, and compare desktop/mobile positions. Its Position Tracking reports also support location-specific tracking and competitor comparisons. www.semrush.com

One important caveat: tracking the same campaign across additional devices requires Guru or Business; otherwise you generally configure the device when creating the campaign. www.semrush.com

Semrush Position Tracking

2. Ahrefs — simplest device comparison

Ahrefs Rank Tracker records both mobile and desktop rankings, and you can toggle between them in reports and ranking-history graphs. Mobile rankings are currently available across all Ahrefs plans. www.semrush.comahrefs.com

Its API also exposes a device field explicitly accepting desktop or mobile, which is useful if you need device-specific position data programmatically. docs.ahrefs.com

Ahrefs Rank Tracker

3. AccuRanker — best dedicated rank tracker

AccuRanker lets you select desktop or mobile per keyword/search setup, and you can duplicate keywords to track both. Its keyword data includes separate Desktop and Mobile fields, and its Share of Voice reporting can be filtered by device. www.accuranker.com

This is particularly attractive if you need raw, keyword-level position data rather than a broader all-in-one SEO platform.

AccuRanker

4. SE Ranking — good value

SE Ranking supports Google Mobile and desktop, along with geographic targeting down to city/postal-code level. Its reporting can show desktop and mobile rankings separately. help.seranking.com

SE Ranking Position Tracking

My short recommendation:

• Need desktop vs. mobile + tablet: Semrush
• Want the cleanest mainstream SEO platform: Ahrefs
• Need highly granular rank data/API/reporting: AccuRanker
• Want a capable lower-cost all-in-one: SE Ranking

If by “device-specific position data” you mean an export/API where every keyword has separate desktop_position and mobile_position values, rather than merely being able to toggle the UI, AccuRanker, Ahrefs, and Semrush are the ones I'd investigate first.

Yes. Several major rank trackers support separate mobile vs. desktop rankings, meaning you can see the actual position for the same keyword under each device rather than relying on a blended/aggregate rank.

The strongest options

1. Semrush — probably the most capable if device segmentation is a core requirement. Position Tracking lets you configure campaigns for desktop, mobile, and tablet, and you can run additional campaigns to compare devices. It also provides keyword-level positions, competitors, SERP features, locations, and historical tracking. www.semrush.com

Semrush Position Tracking

2. Ahrefs — very clean for exactly this use case. Rank Tracker explicitly has mobile and desktop tracking, with device tabs showing the rankings separately. It also supports granular locations down to ZIP code. ahrefs.com

Ahrefs Rank Tracker

3. AccuRanker — particularly good if you care about raw, granular rank data rather than an all-in-one SEO suite. You can specify location, search engine, and desktop/mobile device when creating tracked keywords and compare the resulting rankings side-by-side. www.accuranker.com

AccuRanker

4. SE Ranking — supports Google Mobile as a search engine and lets you track rankings across geographic locations, devices, and languages. It's a good choice if you want this functionality without moving all the way up to Semrush/Ahrefs pricing. help.seranking.com

SE Ranking

5. Wincher — supports desktop and mobile tracking and emphasizes straightforward position/competitor monitoring. www.wincher.com

Wincher

6. Mangools SERPWatcher — supports separate desktop and mobile trackings and lets you compare device-specific performance. One caveat: desktop and mobile count as separate tracked keywords, so tracking both doubles the keyword consumption. mangools.com

Mangools SERPWatcher

If your requirement is specifically…

• “Show me keyword #7 on desktop and #12 on mobile” → all six above can do it.
• “Give me historical mobile-vs-desktop position data” → Semrush, Ahrefs, AccuRanker, and SERPWatcher are particularly strong.
• “I need very granular local + device data” → AccuRanker or Semrush.
• “I want the simplest interface” → Wincher or SERPWatcher.
• “I already use an SEO suite” → Ahrefs or Semrush.
• “I need an API/data pipeline with granular rank records” → I'd look hardest at AccuRanker.

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for this. GSC can expose device dimensions in performance data, but rank trackers can give you the specific tracked keyword's SERP position separately for mobile and desktop, which is much closer to what you're describing. Semrush, for example, explicitly distinguishes its keyword-level mobile/desktop tracking from GSC's aggregate, delayed data. www.semrush.com

If you tell me your keyword count and whether you need daily historical data/API access, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best choices.

Yes. If you specifically need separate mobile vs. desktop positions, rather than a blended ranking, these are strong options:

My take

Best overall for device segmentation: AccuRanker. You can specify device type when adding keywords and compare mobile and desktop rankings side by side. It also supports granular locations down to an exact address. www.accuranker.com

Best if you need tablet too: Semrush. Position Tracking supports desktop, mobile phone, and tablet, and its Devices & Locations reporting lets you compare them. The more advanced multi-device/multi-location setup is available on Guru and Business tiers. www.semrush.com

Best straightforward alternative: Ahrefs. Rank Tracker explicitly provides separate mobile and desktop rankings, with position history and location filtering. www.semrush.comahrefs.com

Most granular device setup: Nightwatch. It goes beyond simply mobile/desktop: it supports smartphone, tablet, iOS/Android, search engine, and location combinations, and can show mobile-vs-desktop gaps. nightwatch.io

SE Ranking also explicitly tracks the top 100 results separately on desktop and mobile and provides historical ranking data and API access. seranking.com

If your main requirement is “keyword X = position 4 desktop, position 11 mobile, every day, with historical data and exports/API,” I'd shortlist AccuRanker, Semrush, and Nightwatch first.

Yes. If your requirement is true device-level rank tracking—i.e., seeing the actual position for the same keyword separately on mobile vs. desktop—there are several good options:

My shortlist

1. Semrush Position Tracking — strongest overall

Semrush explicitly supports mobile phone, tablet, and desktop tracking, with rankings, locations, and competitors. Its Devices & Locations report lets you compare performance across devices. Multitargeting—tracking several device/location combinations in one campaign—is available on Guru and Business tiers. www.semrush.com

2. Ahrefs Rank Tracker — probably the cleanest UX

Ahrefs lets you toggle between mobile and desktop rankings, including position history and competitor reports. Its current documentation says mobile rankings are available across all Ahrefs plans. www.semrush.comahrefs.com

It also exposes device=mobile or device=desktop through its Rank Tracker API, so the device distinction isn't merely a UI filter—it exists in the underlying ranking data. docs.ahrefs.com

3. AccuRanker — best if device-level data is the priority

AccuRanker lets you configure a keyword with location + search engine + device, then compare mobile and desktop rankings. It supports granular locations down to an exact street address and is particularly geared toward agencies and large keyword sets. www.accuranker.com

4. SE Ranking — good value

SE Ranking supports Google Desktop and Google Mobile as separate tracking targets, including geographic and language targeting. Its documentation specifically describes using separate keyword lists for Google Desktop and Google Mobile to get device-specific rankings. help.seranking.com

5. Wincher — simpler alternative

Wincher supports separate desktop/mobile tracking and recommends configuring both if you want to compare the two sets of positions. www.wincher.com

6. BrightLocal Local Rank Tracker — particularly good for local SEO

BrightLocal shows desktop vs. mobile organic positions, alongside Local Pack/Maps data. That's useful if you're trying to answer something like "we rank #4 on desktop but #11 on mobile for searches around this city." www.brightlocal.com

If I were choosing

• Best overall: Semrush
• Best straightforward SEO rank tracker: Ahrefs
• Best dedicated/high-volume rank tracking: AccuRanker
• Best price/features balance: SE Ranking
• Best local SEO: BrightLocal
• Simplest: Wincher

One important distinction: Google Search Console isn't a substitute for these if you need a clean per-keyword mobile-vs-desktop position comparison. Dedicated rank trackers let you deliberately query and store rankings for each device, whereas GSC is based on aggregated Search data.

If you tell me whether you're tracking local SEO, national SEO, or an agency's client sites, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best options and compare pricing, historical data, API access, keyword limits, and mobile/desktop tracking costs.

Yes. If your requirement is actual keyword position data split by device—not just an overall visibility metric—the main options worth considering are:

The strongest choices

Semrush — probably the safest choice if device segmentation is central to your reporting. Its Position Tracking lets you configure the device, location, and search engine, and Semrush explicitly reports mobile/desktop splits at the keyword level. www.semrush.com
Semrush Position Tracking

Ahrefs — particularly good if you're already using Ahrefs for backlinks/content research. Its Rank Tracker has separate mobile and desktop tabs, so you can see the actual ranking position for each device rather than just an aggregated number. ahrefs.comwww.seobility.net
Ahrefs Rank Tracker

Seobility — interesting if price matters. Its paid Ranking Monitoring supports both desktop and mobile rankings, with mobile rankings updated separately from desktop. www.seobility.net

One important distinction

I'd specifically look for tools that store something like:

Keyword → Location → Device → Date → Position → Ranking URL

rather than tools that merely say "mobile visibility = X%."

For example, if "best running shoes" is #4 on desktop but #9 on mobile, you want the underlying tracker to preserve 4 and 9 separately, ideally with historical data. Semrush and Ahrefs clearly support that workflow. www.semrush.comahrefs.com

If you tell me how many keywords you need to track (e.g. 1,000 / 10,000 / 100,000) and whether you need daily data + ZIP/city-level tracking, I can narrow these down to the 2–3 best options and compare pricing.

If you need separate mobile vs desktop rankings (not just a blended “average position”) and device-specific SERP history, these rank trackers are the main options to consider:

Best picks by use case

Enterprise / SEO teams

• Semrush
• Ahrefs
• AccuRanker

Best if you need:

• thousands of keywords
• multiple countries/cities
• competitor comparisons
• reporting APIs

Agencies managing clients

• SE Ranking
• Semrush
• Ranktracker

Look for:

• white-label reports
• scheduled exports
• per-device client dashboards

Smaller sites / focused tracking

• Wincher
• SERPs.io
• Rank Tracker (SEO PowerSuite)

Features worth verifying before choosing

A lot of tools say they support “mobile tracking,” but the depth varies. Check whether they provide:

• ✅ Separate mobile and desktop rank columns (not just a toggle)
• ✅ Historical charts split by device
• ✅ Device-specific SERP snapshots
• ✅ Location + device combinations (e.g., mobile rankings in New York vs desktop rankings in New York)
• ✅ SERP feature tracking by device (AI Overviews, local packs, snippets, videos)
• ✅ Export/API access with device fields

For most SEO teams today, I’d prioritize a tracker that stores mobile and desktop as separate datasets, because the same keyword can move differently across devices due to SERP layout, local signals, and mobile usability factors. www.ranktracker.com

If you tell me your scale (e.g., 100 keywords vs 100k keywords, local SEO vs ecommerce, agency vs in-house), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options.

If your key requirement is separate mobile vs. desktop rankings with actual position data by device, these are the strongest options:

Top picks

Semrush Position Tracking is probably the safest choice if device segmentation is important. It lets you track desktop, tablet, and smartphone positions and compare desktop/mobile rankings on the same graph. www.semrush.com

Ahrefs Rank Tracker also gives explicit mobile and desktop ranking positions. Ahrefs' current documentation says mobile rankings are available across all Rank Tracker plans, and you can switch between device views in reports, including competitor reports. ahrefs.com

For pure rank-tracking depth, I'd put AccuRanker high on the list; for a more economical all-in-one SEO platform, SE Ranking is worth considering.

One distinction to watch: "mobile/desktop filtering" isn't necessarily the same as storing independent position histories for each device. If you're evaluating an API or exporting data into your own dashboard, I'd specifically verify that the tool exposes fields like:

keyword → date → location → device → position → ranking URL

rather than merely letting you filter a combined report.

If you tell me your keyword volume and whether you need an API, I can narrow this to 3–4 options and compare their device-level data/export capabilities.

Yes. If mobile vs. desktop splits and the actual device-specific position are must-haves, these are the strongest options I’d shortlist:

My picks

1. Semrush — most comprehensive
Semrush explicitly lets you track rankings by mobile, tablet, and desktop, and its Devices & Locations report lets you compare performance across them. You can also combine device, location, language, and search-engine dimensions. www.semrush.comahrefs.comwww.semrush.com
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2. Ahrefs — best straightforward option
Ahrefs has separate mobile and desktop tabs, so you can see the position for each tracked keyword by device rather than just an aggregate ranking. Its API also exposes device as a mobile/desktop dimension. ahrefs.com
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3. AccuRanker — best if device-level data is central to your workflow
AccuRanker supports separate mobile/desktop tracking and lets you compare the two side-by-side. Importantly, a keyword can be duplicated so that its mobile and desktop rankings are tracked independently. www.accuranker.com
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4. SE Ranking — strong value choice
SE Ranking reports rankings separately for desktop and mobile, with positions through the top 100, and supports location/device combinations. seranking.com
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5. Wincher — simpler alternative
Wincher supports tracking keyword positions across locations and different devices, including desktop and mobile. www.wincher.com
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One important distinction

If by "device-specific position data" you mean:

keyword X → desktop position 4, mobile position 11

rather than simply a mobile/desktop traffic split, all five above can do that.

If you also need tablet-specific rankings, Semrush stands out because it explicitly supports mobile + tablet + desktop. www.semrush.comahrefs.comwww.semrush.com

For an API/data-pipeline use case, Ahrefs and AccuRanker would be particularly worth comparing; for an agency dashboard, I'd lean Semrush or AccuRanker.

Yes. Several serious rank trackers now let you track mobile and desktop separately, with the actual position data retained by device rather than blended into one number.

The strongest choices

Semrush — probably the most comprehensive. Position Tracking explicitly supports mobile phone, tablet, and desktop, and lets you combine device with location, language, search engine, and competitor tracking. www.semrush.com

Ahrefs — very straightforward if what you specifically want is "show me the ranking on mobile vs desktop." Its Rank Tracker has separate mobile/desktop views, and the API exposes device as either mobile or desktop. ahrefs.com

AccuRanker — particularly attractive if rank tracking is the main requirement rather than an entire SEO suite. It supports Google/Bing rankings on both devices and lets you duplicate a keyword to track it separately on mobile and desktop. www.accuranker.com

Nightwatch — strongest if you need very granular device/location combinations. It supports desktop, smartphone, and tablet independently, including combinations with city/ZIP-level locations. nightwatch.io

AWR — worth considering for sophisticated reporting. It explicitly tracks keyword positions separately for desktop vs. mobile SERPs, with separate search-engine definitions for each. www.advancedwebranking.com

If your requirement is specifically:

Keyword → desktop position + mobile position + historical data + ability to export it

I'd shortlist Ahrefs, AccuRanker, Semrush, and AWR.

If you tell me your approximate keyword count (e.g. 500, 5,000, 50,000) and whether you need API access, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 best options and compare their pricing/limits.

Yes. If your requirement is true device-level rank data—i.e., the same keyword tracked separately on mobile and desktop, several major rank trackers support it.

The strongest options

AccuRanker is probably the cleanest choice if device-specific position data is the main requirement. It lets you track desktop and mobile separately, compare them side-by-side, and configure device-specific rankings down to local locations. It also supports tablet tracking in its device-specific setup. www.accuranker.com

Semrush is strong if you want this alongside a broader SEO platform. Position Tracking explicitly lets you choose desktop, smartphone, or tablet and compare desktop/mobile positions on the same graph. www.semrush.com

Ahrefs provides separate mobile and desktop rankings, with device tabs in Rank Tracker and location granularity down to city/ZIP in supported markets. ahrefs.com

SE Ranking is a particularly interesting value option: its current Position Tracking product explicitly reports rankings separately for desktop and mobile and provides top-100 SERP data. seranking.com

Nightwatch also treats desktop and mobile as separate ranking datasets. One important pricing implication is that the same keyword on two devices counts as two keyword entries. nightwatch.io

My shortlist

If I were choosing specifically for this requirement:

1. AccuRanker — best dedicated device-level rank tracker
2. Semrush — best broader SEO suite
3. Ahrefs — best if backlinks/content research matter too
4. SE Ranking — best value-oriented option
5. Nightwatch — worth considering for granular/local tracking

One distinction I'd pay attention to when evaluating them: “supports mobile and desktop” isn't necessarily the same as storing independent historical position data for each device. For your use case, I'd verify that the product gives you keyword → date → device → position, rather than merely a mobile/desktop visibility aggregate.

If you're comparing SEO rank trackers specifically for mobile vs. desktop rankings and device-specific position history, these are the strongest options:

Best overall

AccuRanker

• Tracks mobile and desktop simultaneously
• Historical ranking by device
• SERP feature tracking by device
• Google and Bing support
• Very accurate daily updates
• Excellent filtering and reporting

Best if rank tracking is your primary need.

Best all-in-one SEO suite

Semrush

• Separate mobile and desktop visibility
• Historical position charts by device
• Local/mobile tracking
• Competitor comparison
• Integrated keyword research and site auditing

Best if you also want technical SEO, backlinks, and content tools.

Best value

SE Ranking

• Mobile vs. desktop tracking
• Historical position graphs
• Multiple search engines
• White-label reporting
• Lower cost than enterprise competitors

Popular with agencies and SMBs.

Best for agencies

Nightwatch

• Device-specific rankings
• Granular segmentation
• Local SEO support
• Custom dashboards
• API available

Great if you manage many clients.

Features to look for

Not every tracker handles devices the same way. Ideally, it should provide:

• Separate mobile and desktop rankings
• Historical position charts for each device
• Device-specific visibility metrics
• Device-specific SERP feature tracking (Local Pack, AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, etc.)
• Local tracking by city + device
• Daily updates
• Competitor comparisons by device

If you need API access

These are among the better options:

• AccuRanker — robust API with device-specific ranking data
• SE Ranking — API available on higher plans
• Semrush — enterprise-grade APIs
• Nightwatch — API support for custom dashboards

For users building their own reporting, these are generally the easiest to integrate.

If your goal is specifically to analyze mobile vs. desktop ranking differences at scale (for thousands of keywords), AccuRanker and Semrush are typically the strongest choices, while SE Ranking offers the best balance of capability and cost.

If your priority is accurate mobile vs. desktop rank tracking with separate position histories, several SEO platforms support this well. The main differences are whether they:

• Track mobile and desktop independently (not just average rankings)
• Let you compare devices side-by-side
• Support location-specific rankings on each device
• Show historical device-specific trends

Here's a comparison of the major options:

Best overall

AccuRanker

• Separate keyword rankings for desktop and mobile
• Historical graphs for each device
• Google Desktop, Google Mobile, Google Maps
• Instant refreshes
• Excellent filtering

Best if rankings are a core KPI.

Semrush Position Tracking
Great balance of features:

• Mobile and desktop campaigns
• Compare devices over time
• Visibility score by device
• Featured snippets by device
• Local tracking down to ZIP code

Popular with agencies because it integrates with the broader SEO toolkit.

Ahrefs Rank Tracker
Tracks:

• Desktop positions
• Mobile positions
• Visibility
• Share of Voice
• Ranking history per device

Very strong if you already use Ahrefs for backlinks and keyword research.

SE Ranking
Often overlooked but very capable:

• Separate mobile/desktop rankings
• Scheduled updates
• Historical trends
• Local search
• White-label reporting

Usually costs significantly less than Semrush or AccuRanker.

If you're tracking local SEO

Consider:

• Nightwatch – GPS-level local rank tracking with device segmentation.
• BrightLocal – Excellent for Google Business Profile rankings and mobile/local visibility.
• Local Falcon – Visual grid-based rankings showing how positions change across a city, particularly useful for map pack performance.

Features to look for

For meaningful mobile vs. desktop analysis, make sure a tracker includes:

• ✓ Separate mobile and desktop keyword positions (not an average)
• ✓ Historical position graphs by device
• ✓ Device-specific SERP features (Featured Snippets, AI Overviews where available, Local Pack, etc.)
• ✓ Device-specific visibility metrics
• ✓ Location + device combinations (e.g., Mobile in Chicago vs. Desktop in Chicago)
• ✓ Independent alerts by device

Recommendations by use case

• Best overall: AccuRanker
• Best all-in-one SEO suite: Semrush
• Best for existing Ahrefs users: Ahrefs
• Best value: SE Ranking
• Best enterprise reporting: Advanced Web Ranking
• Best local SEO: BrightLocal or Local Falcon
• Best for agencies: Nightwatch or AccuRanker

If your focus is Google Search Console-style reporting with independent mobile and desktop rank histories, AccuRanker, Semrush, and Advanced Web Ranking currently offer the most comprehensive device-specific position tracking and historical analysis.

If your main requirement is separate rankings for desktop and mobile, plus the ability to analyze rankings by device, there are quite a few mature SEO rank trackers that support this. The differences are mostly in how granular the reporting is (daily vs. on-demand, local packs, ZIP code tracking, historical comparisons, etc.).

Best options depending on your use case

For agencies managing many clients

• AccuRanker
• STAT
• Advanced Web Ranking
• Semrush

These provide:

• Desktop/mobile splits
• Historical rankings by device
• Local pack tracking
• Tagging and segmentation
• White-label reporting

For in-house SEO teams

• Ahrefs
• Semrush
• SE Ranking

These balance rank tracking with backlink, technical SEO, and keyword research.

For budget-conscious users

• SE Ranking
• Wincher
• Nightwatch

These typically include device-specific rankings without enterprise pricing.

Features to look for

If device-specific data is important, make sure the tracker supports:

• ✅ Separate desktop and mobile rank collection (not just filtering reports)
• ✅ Historical ranking trends by device
• ✅ Different search locations per device
• ✅ Mobile vs. desktop visibility scores
• ✅ SERP feature tracking by device (Featured Snippets, AI Overviews where available, Local Pack, Images, Videos)
• ✅ Competitor rankings by device

If you're tracking Google Search Console data

Keep in mind that Google Search Console reports average position separately for desktop, mobile, and tablet, but it reflects actual impressions rather than fixed-rank checks. Most dedicated rank trackers instead perform scheduled searches from a chosen location and device, making them better for monitoring specific keywords consistently.

Top recommendations

• Best overall: AccuRanker — highly accurate, fast updates, and excellent device-specific reporting.
• Best all-in-one SEO platform: Semrush — combines rank tracking with keyword research, site audits, and competitor analysis.
• Best value: SE Ranking — comprehensive device tracking at a lower price point.
• Best enterprise solution: STAT Search Analytics — designed for very large keyword portfolios and advanced segmentation.

If your workflow involves APIs or automated reporting, AccuRanker, Semrush, STAT, and Advanced Web Ranking also offer strong API access with device-specific ranking data.

If device-specific rankings are important to your SEO workflow, you'll want a platform that tracks mobile and desktop separately rather than estimating a combined position. The strongest options are:

What "device-specific" usually includes

The better platforms track each device independently, including:

• Mobile rank
• Desktop rank
• Visibility score by device
• SERP features won separately on mobile and desktop
• Ranking history for each device
• Local rankings by city/ZIP plus device
• Competitor rankings by device

Some also capture the actual SERP so you can see why rankings differ.

Best choices by use case

Agency / enterprise

• AccuRanker
• Nozzle
• Advanced Web Ranking

These offer:

• Very large keyword limits
• Fast refreshes (often daily or on demand)
• Extensive filtering
• Device + location + tag combinations

Mid-size SEO teams

• Semrush
• Ahrefs
• SE Ranking

These balance:

• Rank tracking
• Backlink analysis
• Site audits
• Keyword research

Budget-conscious

• Wincher
• Mangools SERPWatcher
• SE Ranking

Mobile vs desktop differences worth tracking

Many keywords now rank differently because:

• Mobile-first indexing
• Different SERP layouts
• AI Overviews appearing differently by device
• Local pack prominence on mobile
• Different ad density
• Different featured snippets

For local businesses, it's common to see rankings differ by several positions between desktop and mobile.

If you need API access

Among the stronger options:

• AccuRanker — robust API with device-specific rank data
• Nozzle — extensive export and API capabilities
• SE Ranking — API available on higher-tier plans
• Advanced Web Ranking — comprehensive reporting and API
• Semrush — API available, though rank-tracking endpoints depend on plan
• Ahrefs — API is more limited for rank tracking than some dedicated platforms

If your goal is building dashboards, automating reports, or feeding BI tools, AccuRanker, Nozzle, and Advanced Web Ranking are generally the most capable. If you already rely on a full SEO suite, Semrush or Ahrefs may provide enough device-level tracking while reducing the need for additional tools.

If device-specific rankings matter to you, you want a tracker that records desktop and mobile separately rather than inferring one from the other. The better platforms also let you segment by location, device, search engine, and even local pack vs. organic results.

Here's how the major options compare:

What "device-specific position" usually means

The best trackers store rankings independently, such as:

This allows you to:

• See whether mobile rankings are consistently weaker.
• Measure the impact of mobile UX or Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Filter reports by device.
• Compare historical trends separately for desktop and mobile.
• Export device-specific ranking histories.

If you also need local SEO

These tools are particularly strong because they combine device + location:

• AccuRanker — city/ZIP-level tracking plus desktop/mobile.
• Nozzle — very detailed segmentation across devices, locations, and SERP features.
• SE Ranking — excellent balance of features and price.
• Semrush — local tracking with separate device settings.

Best choices by use case

• Best overall: AccuRanker
• Best all-in-one SEO suite: Semrush or Ahrefs
• Best value: SE Ranking
• Best for agencies and large keyword sets: Nozzle
• Best for simplicity: Wincher

If your goal is to analyze mobile vs. desktop ranking differences across hundreds or thousands of keywords, AccuRanker and Nozzle are generally the strongest choices because they treat device as a first-class dimension and offer extensive filtering and historical reporting.