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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. Minneapolis retail, health insurance, banking and food apps use Apple Search Ads to reach customers already searching the App Store for them or their rivals.
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 Minneapolis, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Who manages Apple Search Ads for Minneapolis app teams?
Web Tonic plus eight external agencies with an Apple Search Ads service on their own sites. None is headquartered in the Twin Cities metro area; all run Minneapolis campaigns remotely. Seven name a client publicly and one publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Apple Search Ads from our Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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: Custom scope. Flexible and scalable plans according to your 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. Scalebay
About: Scalebay is a mobile growth agency on rue de la Croix Nivert in Paris, with a second team in Madrid. It buys media on Meta, Google, TikTok and Apple Search Ads and models lifetime value net of VAT and store fees, and it publishes an Apple Search Ads custom product page case for Free2move.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, User Acquisition, App Store Optimization, Creative Strategy, Retention and CRM, LTV and KPI Modelling
Industries Served: Mobility, News and Media, Ticketing and Events, Consumer Apps, Subscription Apps
Notable Clients: Free2move, Euronews, Le Point, Le Parisien, Shotgun
Locations: Paris, France (headquarters), Madrid, Spain
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Scalebay
3. Muza Technologies
About: Muza Technologies is a B2B digital marketing and app promotion company registered on Kaprova street in Prague 1. It builds user acquisition programmes for app developers worldwide, including Apple App Store campaigns, Apple Search Ads and iOS-specific acquisition strategies.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, User Acquisition, App Store Optimization, Paid Traffic, Funnel Optimization, Campaign Scaling
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, iOS Apps, Android Apps, Mobile-First Businesses, Digital Products
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Prague, Czech Republic (Kaprova 42/14, Prague 1)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Businesses adding Apple Ads to an existing search plan, Brands with an iOS app and a small paid budget, Teams that want one agency for Google and Apple Ads
Website: Muza Technologies
4. Welcome Tomorrow
About: Welcome Tomorrow is a growth marketing agency founded in 2021 that runs app growth across Africa from offices in Cape Town, Nairobi and Lagos. Its Apple Ads service fixes campaign set-ups where users search for an app but do not install, so intent turns into scalable acquisition.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Performance Marketing, App Store Optimisation, Creative Studio, Marketing Analytics, Organic Growth
Industries Served: Fintech, Sports Betting, Banking, Retail, Travel
Notable Clients: Revibe, Sparkle Nigeria, Yas
Locations: Cape Town, South Africa (headquarters), Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria
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: Welcome Tomorrow
5. Olive & Company
About: Olive & Company builds brands and designs digital experiences for growing organizations. The team also partners with clients to drive strategic marketing and creative execution.
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Organizations looking to refresh their brand identity or scale their digital marketing presence through an experienced creative agency partner.
Website: Olive & Company
6. PPCJuice
About: PPCJuice is a specialist paid acquisition team for casino and sportsbook operators, run by founder Alexander Westerlund through a company registered in Marsaskala, Malta. It sells Apple Search Ads management for casino and sportsbook apps, measured on first-time deposits and CPA rather than installs.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google Ads, Bing Ads, YouTube Ads, Meta Ads, Display Ads
Industries Served: Casino, Sportsbook, iGaming, Betting, Gambling
Notable Clients: Betinia, Bethard, ComeOn, Campobet, Hajper
Locations: Marsaskala, Malta (registered company address)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: PPCJuice
7. Growthcurve
About: Growthcurve is a growth marketing agency at 50 Liverpool Street in London that embeds senior marketers into startups and scale-ups for a fixed monthly cost. It designs Custom Product Pages for Apple Search Ads and maps them to the campaign and ad group structure so each search intent lands on a matching page.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Mobile User Acquisition, Paid Social, Paid Search, Creative Production, UGC Ads
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Fintech, Gaming, Ecommerce, Crypto
Notable Clients: Coinbase, Pesto, Anna Money, Midnite, Marmalade Game Studio
Locations: London, UK (50 Liverpool Street)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Growthcurve
8. Seed
About: Seed is an independent, B Corp-certified performance marketing agency on New Road in Brighton, organised around dedicated client pods. Its App Store Ads service runs Apple Search Ads to reach users at the moment they search the App Store, next to SEO, PPC, paid social and digital PR.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Paid Search (PPC), Paid Social, SEO, Digital PR, CRO and UX
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Travel and Tourism, Education, Food and Drink, Publishing
Notable Clients: Financial Times, World of Books, Honest Burgers, Gusbourne, Liforme
Locations: Brighton, UK (Pavilion View, 19 New Road)
Pricing: From about USD $4,000/month (published as £3,000/month ex VAT per channel)
Great For: Apps launching in several countries, Subscription and gaming apps scaling paid installs, Teams running Apple Ads next to other UA channels
Website: Seed
9. Winclap
About: Winclap is a growth partner founded in 2014 in Córdoba, Argentina, with more than 300 staff across Latin America and an office in New York. It publishes an Apple Search Ads case study for Globoplay, which added Apple Ads to its acquisition mix through Winclap.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Paid Media, Creative Studio, Owned Media, Data and Measurement, Growth Consulting
Industries Served: Entertainment, Fintech, Mobility, Fashion, Retail
Notable Clients: Globoplay, Mercado Libre, Mercado Pago, Shell Box, Rappi
Locations: Córdoba, Argentina (founded), Buenos Aires, Argentina, São Paulo, Brazil, Mexico City, Mexico, Bogotá, Colombia, New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Winclap
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 Minneapolis office) |
| 2. Scalebay | Apps judging Apple Ads on payback, not installs | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 3. Muza Technologies | App developers wanting outsourced iOS UA | Quote-based | Businesses adding Apple Ads to an existing search plan |
| 4. Welcome Tomorrow | Apps growing in African markets | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 5. Glad Cube | Apps launching in the Japanese App Store | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 6. PPCJuice | Licensed betting and casino apps | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 7. Growthcurve | Startups wanting an embedded UA team | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 8. Seed | UK brands adding App Store Ads to a wider paid mix | From about USD $4,000/month (published as £3,000/month ex VAT per channel) | Apps launching in several countries |
| 9. Winclap | Apps scaling across Latin America and the US | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an Apple Search Ads agency in Minneapolis?
Start with the goal: cheaper installs, more paying subscribers, or protecting your brand name from competitor bids. Then check proof. Seven of these eight agencies name a client on their own site (Free2move and Revibe 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 Minneapolis?
Only Seed publishes a fee here: from about USD $4,000/month (published as £3,000/month ex VAT per channel). 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 Minneapolis, give an agency at least one quarter before you judge cost per paying user.
Should a Minneapolis business hire a local Apple Search Ads agency or a remote one?
None of the eight agencies here is headquartered in the Twin Cities metro area; they run campaigns from bases such as Brighton, Cape Town and Córdoba. Winclap, which has a New York office, is the closest base. 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 Minneapolis
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. Seven 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 Minneapolis office.
