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An Apple Search Ads agency runs the paid ads that appear at the top of App Store search results: it picks and bids on keywords, structures brand, category and competitor campaigns, sets tap and install targets, tests custom product pages and reports on cost per install and revenue. Los Angeles entertainment, creator, wellness and gaming apps use Apple Search Ads to reach people at the moment they search the App Store.
To make this list, each of the eight external agencies had to show an Apple Search Ads or Apple Ads service on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Los Angeles, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Who are the best Apple Search Ads agencies for Los Angeles apps?
Web Tonic plus eight external agencies with an Apple Search Ads service on their own sites. None is headquartered in Greater Los Angeles; all run Los Angeles campaigns remotely. Five name a client publicly and one publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Apple Search Ads from our Los Angeles office alongside ASO and in-house creative, so keywords, bids, custom product pages and store tests sit with one team. Reporting is built around cost per paying user and revenue rather than taps alone, and the Apple Ads account stays in the client's own name.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: Local Los Angeles office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Angle Agency
About: Angle Agency is an app growth company headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, whose co-founder created the Asodesk ASO platform. Its Apple Search Ads service can run on a pay-per-install or pay-per-action basis, and its site quotes Spiral Interactive among its clients.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, ASO Audits, Localization, Keyword Research, Performance Reporting
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Gaming, Utilities, Subscription Apps, Education
Notable Clients: Spiral Interactive
Locations: Nicosia, Cyprus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Angle Agency
3. Wuzzon
About: Wuzzon is an app growth agency founded in 2007 and based on Herengracht in Amsterdam. It offers Apple Search Ads management alongside ASO and app growth consulting, and its site carries a testimonial from Shell's head of digital marketing.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, App Growth Consulting, Google App Campaigns, Store Creative, Keyword Research
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Energy, Consumer Brands, Travel, Retail
Notable Clients: Shell
Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Apps launching in several countries, Subscription and gaming apps scaling paid installs, Teams running Apple Ads next to other UA channels
Website: Wuzzon
4. ASO Agency
About: ASO Agency is an app store optimization firm with an Apple Search Ads management page and published monthly plans. Its Full-Stack plan adds Apple Search Ads management, localization for up to 10 markets and in-app events to ongoing ASO for one app.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, ASO Audits, Localization, In-App Events, Custom Product Pages
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Gaming, Subscription Apps, Fintech, Health and Fitness
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: USD $7,990/month for the Full-Stack plan (ASO plus Apple Search Ads management, one app)
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: ASO Agency
5. App Marketing Assassins
About: App Marketing Assassins is an app marketing agency that specializes in app store optimization and Apple Search Ads. It sells full-service ASO and ASA programs next to store screenshot and video packages, and says it works with sports, betting and fintech apps.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, App Store Screenshots, App Preview Videos, Creative Services, App Audits
Industries Served: Sports Apps, Betting Apps, Fintech, Mobile Apps, Subscription Apps
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: App Marketing Assassins
6. The ASO Project
About: The ASO Project is a full-service app store optimization agency that gives every client a dedicated team plus access to its in-house ASO dashboard. It runs Apple Ads management as a named service, and its site shows work for app brands such as Keeper Security, Malwarebytes, Skyscanner, Speedtest and Shipt.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Metadata Optimization, Creative Testing, Ratings and Reviews, Competitor Reports
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Security Software, Travel, Utilities, Retail and Delivery
Notable Clients: Keeper Security, Malwarebytes, Skyscanner, Speedtest, Shipt
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: The ASO Project
7. Adsitize
About: Adsitize is a digital advertising agency headquartered in Ulm, Germany, that manages Google, Meta, TikTok and Apple Ads. Its Apple Ads service covers App Store search campaigns, and it offers either a one-time audit or a hands-off managed service.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Paid Media Audits, Campaign Management
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Ecommerce, SaaS, Consumer Brands, Startups
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Ulm, Germany
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Indie and early-stage app developers, Apps testing Apple Search Ads for the first time, Teams that want an audit before a retainer
Website: Adsitize
8. App Guardians
About: App Guardians is a mobile-first advertising agency on West Georgia Street in Vancouver and a division of App Growth Network. Its user acquisition team runs Apple Search Ads next to ASO, Google and Facebook campaigns, for apps such as TouchTunes, Tynker and Relax Melodies.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Google App Campaigns, Facebook Ads, App Launch, Retention and CRM
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Kids and Education, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Subscription Apps
Notable Clients: TouchTunes, Tynker, Relax Melodies
Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: App Guardians
9. Strataigize
About: Strataigize is a Vancouver growth agency, operating since 2022, that runs marketing, automation and development as one team. Its mobile app marketing service includes Apple Search Ads and app store optimization, and it names clients such as 3M, Jiffy Lube, Goodwill and Western University.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Mobile App Marketing, App Store Optimization, Paid Advertising, AI Search Optimization, Automation
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Enterprise, Automotive Services, Nonprofits, Education
Notable Clients: 3M, Jiffy Lube, Goodwill, Western University
Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Strataigize
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise (local Los Angeles office) |
| 2. Angle Agency | Apps that want pay-per-install Apple Search Ads | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 3. Wuzzon | Brands with European app audiences | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 4. ASO Agency | Published monthly plans that include ASA | USD $7,990/month for the Full-Stack plan (ASO plus Apple Search Ads management, one app) | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 5. App Marketing Assassins | Sports, betting and fintech apps | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 6. The ASO Project | Dedicated team for Apple Ads plus ASO | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 7. Adsitize | Teams wanting a one-time Apple Ads audit | Quote-based | Indie and early-stage app developers |
| 8. App Guardians | Consumer apps pairing ASA with ASO | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 9. Strataigize | App growth plus automation from Vancouver | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an Apple Search Ads agency in Los Angeles?
Start with the goal: cheaper installs, more paying subscribers, or protecting your brand name from competitor bids. Then check proof. Five of these eight agencies name a client on their own site (Spiral Interactive and Shell among them). Ask how they split brand, category, competitor and discovery campaigns, how they set bids against install value, whether they test custom product pages and how they separate paid from organic installs in reporting.
How much does an Apple Search Ads agency cost in Los Angeles?
Only ASO Agency publishes a fee here: USD $7,990/month for the Full-Stack plan (ASO plus Apple Search Ads management, one app). The rest quote per scope. Fees usually depend on monthly ad spend, how many countries and apps are covered and whether ASO or creative work is bundled. Apple bills the media itself on a cost-per-tap basis, so ask whether the agency fee is a flat retainer or a share of spend, and what the notice period is.
What is the difference between Apple Search Ads and ASO?
Apple Search Ads is paid placement: you bid on App Store searches and pay when someone taps your ad. App store optimization is the free side, where keywords, titles, screenshots and ratings lift organic rank and conversion. The two feed each other, because paid search shows which keywords convert and a stronger store page lowers the cost of every paid install. Several agencies here sell both.
How long do Apple Search Ads take to show results?
Campaigns can go live within days, and Apple Search Ads usually shows tap and install data in the first week. Bids and keyword lists need two to six weeks of spend to settle, and judging subscriber or revenue quality takes longer because trial and purchase events arrive later. In a market like Los Angeles, give an agency at least one quarter before you judge cost per paying user.
Should a Los Angeles business hire a local Apple Search Ads agency or a remote one?
None of the eight agencies here is headquartered in Greater Los Angeles; they run campaigns from bases such as Amsterdam, Nicosia and Ulm. A local agency helps when you want to meet in person, but bidding, keyword work and reporting in Apple's console all run online. Experience with your audience and a creative process you trust matter more than the address.
Choosing an Apple Search Ads Agency in Los Angeles
Start with your own numbers. Know what an install, a trial and a paying subscriber are worth to you, and which keywords already bring organic traffic. An agency can only set bids and targets around numbers it has been given.
Check experience you can verify. Five of the eight external agencies name a client on their own site and one publishes a price. Ask the rest for a reference you can call, and see how our Apple Search Ads service handles bidding and reporting.
Agree how you will work together. Settle who owns the Apple Ads account, how often bids and keywords are reviewed and which result month three is judged on. Our performance creative team can design the custom product pages your ads point to.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three agencies from this list, bring the same brief to each and compare the questions they ask about your users. If you want a team in the city, meet our Los Angeles office.
