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Apple Search Ads

We manage Apple Search Ads to put your app in front of users actively searching the App Store, where purchase intent is high. Campaigns are tuned to capture branded, competitor, and category keywords at a cost per install that fits your unit economics. The goal is profitable, scalable install volume backed by clear data.

Keyword discovery and campaign structure

We separate campaigns by intent so brand, competitor, generic, and discovery traffic each get the right budget and bids. Search Match and broad-match campaigns are used to surface new keyword opportunities, which are then promoted into exact-match campaigns for tighter control. Negative keywords prevent overlap and wasted spend across campaigns. This structure keeps reporting clean and lets us see exactly which search terms drive installs at the cost you need.

Bid management and cost per install

Keyword bids are set against a target cost per acquisition and adjusted using App Store conversion data, not guesswork. We monitor tap-through rate, conversion rate, and average cost per install for each keyword, raising bids on profitable terms and cutting those that do not convert. Daily caps and budgets keep spend predictable while we scale winners. Because Search Ads attribution is first-party and precise, decisions are grounded in reliable App Store metrics.

Product page and metadata alignment

Ad performance is tied to your App Store product page, so we review how your icon, screenshots, title, and subtitle support the keywords you bid on. Custom Product Pages can be matched to specific keyword themes to lift conversion rate from tap to install. Strong, relevant metadata also improves organic App Store search visibility, compounding the value of paid spend. We align paid keywords with the story your product page tells.

Measurement and post-install quality

Installs are only useful if they lead to engaged users, so we connect Search Ads to your mobile measurement setup to track post-install events where available. This lets us optimize toward keywords that deliver retained, paying users rather than cheap but low-value installs. Reporting covers cost per install, conversion rate, and downstream value so spend maps to real outcomes. We refine the keyword set each cycle based on quality, not just volume.

What You Get

  • Account structure split by brand, competitor, generic, and discovery intent
  • Keyword discovery via Search Match feeding exact-match campaigns
  • Bid management against a target cost per install
  • Negative keyword strategy to prevent campaign overlap
  • Custom Product Page alignment to lift tap-to-install conversion
  • Reporting on installs, cost per install, and post-install quality

Why Teams Choose TurnGlobal

  • Specialized focus on App Store growth and iOS install economics
  • Discovery-to-exact keyword promotion for controlled, scalable bidding
  • Optimization toward retained, valuable users, not just cheap installs
  • Coordination of paid keywords with product page and metadata

FAQs

How is Apple Search Ads different from Google Ads?

Apple Search Ads run inside the App Store and target users searching specifically for apps, so intent is high. Attribution is first-party and precise, and campaigns focus on installs and post-install value rather than website clicks or general web search demand.

Should I bid on my own brand keywords?

Usually yes. Brand keywords are inexpensive and protect against competitors appearing above your app when users search for you by name. We typically run a dedicated brand campaign alongside competitor and generic campaigns to capture the full intent spectrum.

Can Apple Search Ads help my organic App Store ranking?

Indirectly. Paid installs and improved conversion can support broader App Store visibility, and the metadata work we do for ads also strengthens organic search relevance. The two channels reinforce each other when aligned around the same keyword themes.

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