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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. Philadelphia health systems, universities, fintech startups and sports media apps use Apple Search Ads to reach people already searching 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 Philadelphia, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Where can a Philadelphia app company hire an Apple Search Ads agency?
Web Tonic plus eight external agencies with an Apple Search Ads service on their own sites. None is headquartered in the Philadelphia metro area; all run Philadelphia campaigns remotely. Seven name a client publicly and none publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Apple Search Ads from our Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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. Xaso
About: Xaso is a PPC agency on Hinton Road in Bournemouth that shows Apple Search Ads certification next to its Google, Microsoft and Amazon credentials. Its Apple Search Ads page covers keyword research, metadata work, competitor analysis and campaign management in more than 20 languages.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Amazon Advertising, Keyword Research, App Localization
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Electronics Recycling, Commercial Property, Tech Startups
Notable Clients: Sussex Beds, Compare and Recycle, Bolts.co.uk, Gutter Supplies
Locations: Bournemouth, UK
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: Xaso
3. UAMASTER
About: UAMASTER is a digital marketing agency on Verkhnii Val Street in Kyiv that says it has run more than 9,500 projects for 965 clients since 2004. Its Apple Search Ads page plans campaigns around App Store keywords next to PPC, SEO and ASO, and the agency states that it works with advertising budgets from USD 10,000 per month.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, PPC Management, SEO, App Store Optimization, Web Analytics, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, FMCG
Notable Clients: Samsung, Microsoft, Abbott, Cisco, Coca-Cola
Locations: Kyiv, Ukraine
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: UAMASTER
4. Applica
About: Applica is a mobile app growth agency registered at a London office on Old Gloucester Street, working mostly with subscription apps. It builds user acquisition programs across Meta, Google, TikTok and Apple Ads, and hosts sessions on using Apple Ads as an App Store testing engine.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Performance Marketing, App Store Optimization, Creative Production, Product Growth, Retention and Engagement
Industries Served: Subscription Apps, Fintech, Health and Fitness, Education, Travel
Notable Clients: AirHelp, Fabulous, Slumber, 5 Minute Journal
Locations: London, UK (registered office)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Applica
5. Netpeak USA
About: Netpeak USA is the US arm of the Netpeak digital marketing group, registered at an address in Dover, Delaware. It sells Apple Search Ads campaign setup and management next to ASO, PPC, SEO and analytics, backed by the group's own martech products.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, PPC, SEO, Web Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimization
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Ecommerce, SaaS, Marketplaces, Fintech
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Dover, Delaware (registered address), Part of the Netpeak group with offices in the UK, Ukraine and Bulgaria
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Netpeak USA
6. Kriko
About: Kriko is a digital marketing agency registered in the Küçükbakkalköy district of Istanbul. It manages Apple Ads campaigns with keyword strategy, App Store placements and ASO alignment, next to performance marketing, SEO and CRO, and shows brands such as Coca-Cola, Vodafone and Estée Lauder on its site.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Performance Marketing, App Store Optimization, SEO and AI Search, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data and Analytics
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Finance, Travel, Insurance, Retail
Notable Clients: Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Estee Lauder, Bilyoner, ETSTUR
Locations: Istanbul, Turkey
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: Kriko
7. adtraffic
About: adtraffic is a performance marketing agency on Kirchdorfer Strasse in Bruckmühl, Bavaria. Its app campaign and ASO service lists Apple Search Ads next to Google, Facebook and Instagram app ads, and it publishes app cases of more than 500,000 downloads for the pharmacy marketplace iA.de and more than 100,000 for ATP Autoteile.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google App Campaigns, Facebook and Instagram App Ads, App Store Optimization, Google and Bing Ads, Tracking and Feed Management
Industries Served: Ecommerce Marketplaces, Automotive Parts, Pharmacy, Home Building, Kids Fashion
Notable Clients: iA.de, ATP Autoteile, WeberHaus, Vertbaudet
Locations: Bruckmühl, Germany
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: adtraffic
8. App Media
About: App Media is an Australian app and SaaS marketing agency founded in 2009 by Jarrah Robertson, with contact numbers in Australia and New Zealand. Its Apple Search Ads service covers keyword and bid strategy, creative sets, custom product pages and multi-market scaling, and the site shows apps such as inDrive, MedAdvisor and Cashrewards.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, User Acquisition, App Launch Planning, Retention and Engagement, Growth Consulting
Industries Served: Finance, Travel, Health and Medical, Productivity, Education
Notable Clients: inDrive, MedAdvisor, Cashrewards, Corporate Travel Management, MessageMedia
Locations: Australia and New Zealand (street 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 Media
9. Coffee Digital
About: Coffee Digital is an app marketing agency on Vliegend Hertlaan in Utrecht that grew out of app developer Coffee IT and is part of The Digital Club. It pairs app store optimization with Apple Ads campaigns and publishes app cases such as Route.nl, which it credits with 250% more organic downloads.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, App Marketing, Performance Marketing, Retention and CRO, Attribution
Industries Served: SaaS, Health, Fitness, Travel and Mobility, Dating
Notable Clients: Route.nl, Campercontact, NousLib, Droomie
Locations: Utrecht, Netherlands
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Coffee Digital
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 Philadelphia office) |
| 2. Xaso | Multilingual Apple Ads management from a UK PPC team | Quote-based | Businesses adding Apple Ads to an existing search plan |
| 3. UAMASTER | Large-budget advertisers wanting one PPC and ASA team | Quote-based | Businesses adding Apple Ads to an existing search plan |
| 4. Applica | Subscription app growth with Apple Ads in the mix | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 5. Netpeak USA | US entity of a large group with a packaged ASA service | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 6. Kriko | Apple Ads for brands in Turkey and nearby markets | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 7. adtraffic | German app campaigns across Apple, Google and Meta | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 8. App Media | Apple Search Ads specialists for Australian and NZ apps | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 9. Coffee Digital | ASO-led app growth with Apple Ads on top | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an Apple Search Ads agency in Philadelphia?
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 (Sussex Beds and Samsung 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 Philadelphia?
None of the external agencies here publishes an Apple Search Ads fee, so every figure will come from a proposal. 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 Philadelphia, give an agency at least one quarter before you judge cost per paying user.
Should a Philadelphia business hire a local Apple Search Ads agency or a remote one?
None of the eight agencies here is headquartered in the Philadelphia metro area; they run campaigns from bases such as Australia, Bournemouth and Bruckmühl. Netpeak USA, registered in Dover, Delaware, 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 Philadelphia
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 none 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 Philadelphia office.
