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Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
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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. Seattle gaming, travel, retail and software apps use Apple Search Ads to win iOS installs from 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 Seattle, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Which Apple Search Ads agencies work with Seattle app companies?
Web Tonic plus eight external agencies with an Apple Search Ads service on their own sites. None is headquartered in the Seattle area; all run Seattle campaigns remotely. Seven name a client publicly and none publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Apple Search Ads from our Seattle 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 Seattle 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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. ShyftUp
About: ShyftUp is a mobile app growth agency with an office on Market Street in San Francisco. Its Apple Search Ads service covers campaign planning, keyword bidding and reporting, sold alongside ASO, paid user acquisition and creative production.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Paid User Acquisition, Creative Production, Store A/B Testing, Campaign Reporting
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Gaming, Subscription Apps, Fintech, Health and Fitness
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: San Francisco, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: ShyftUp
6. Gummicube
About: Gummicube is an app store optimization company based in San Jose, founded in 2009 and now a division of Airship Group. It manages Apple Search Ads and Google App campaigns side by side with ASO, using its own DATACUBE keyword data, and shows Microsoft, McAfee, Grubhub, Gameloft and Bethesda among the brands it has worked with.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Google App Campaigns, Keyword Research, Store A/B Testing, Creative Services
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Gaming, Consumer Tech, Food Delivery, Software
Notable Clients: Microsoft, McAfee, Grubhub, Gameloft, Bethesda
Locations: San Jose, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Gummicube
7. Admiral Media
About: Admiral Media is a performance marketing agency for mobile apps, games and ecommerce, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dubai with a remote team across more than 15 countries. It runs a dedicated Apple Ads practice, and its site lists apps such as Fastic, StoryBeat, NeuroNation, BIGVU and 3Commas among its clients.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Paid User Acquisition, AI Ad Creative, Google App Campaigns, TikTok Ads, Meta Ads
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Mobile Games, Subscription Apps, Health and Fitness, Ecommerce
Notable Clients: Fastic, StoryBeat, NeuroNation, BIGVU, 3Commas
Locations: Dubai, UAE (headquarters), Remote team across 15+ countries
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: Admiral Media
8. Redbox Mobile
About: Redbox Mobile is an app growth marketing agency based on Great Titchfield Street in London. It runs Apple Ads through its own Astra campaign management platform alongside ASO and Google App campaigns, and its site shows logos of brands such as Tinder, Monzo, The Wall Street Journal and Kongregate.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Apple Ads Automation, App Store Optimization, Google App Campaigns, Creative Strategy, Media Buying
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Media and Publishing, Fintech, Dating, Gaming
Notable Clients: Tinder, Monzo, The Wall Street Journal, Kongregate
Locations: London, UK
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Redbox Mobile
9. ConsultMyApp
About: ConsultMyApp is a mobile and app marketing agency headquartered in London, with a North American office in Vancouver and another in Germany. It runs Apple Search Ads within its user acquisition work and names clients such as Deliveroo, Pure Gym, Betway and Smarkets.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, User Acquisition, Customer Engagement, Creative Design, BI and Data Analytics
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Food Delivery, Fitness, Betting and Gaming, Fintech
Notable Clients: Deliveroo, Pure Gym, Betway, Smarkets
Locations: London, UK (headquarters), Vancouver, British Columbia, Altshausen, Germany
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: ConsultMyApp
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 Seattle office) |
| 2. App Guardians | Consumer apps pairing ASA with ASO | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 3. Strataigize | App growth plus automation from Vancouver | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 4. The ASO Project | Dedicated team for Apple Ads plus ASO | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 5. ShyftUp | San Francisco app growth team for ASA and ASO | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 6. Gummicube | Apple Search Ads run next to deep ASO data | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 7. Admiral Media | Subscription apps scaling paid UA across markets | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 8. Redbox Mobile | Large app brands automating Apple Ads | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 9. ConsultMyApp | Consumer apps scaling in the UK and North America | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an Apple Search Ads agency in Seattle?
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 (TouchTunes and 3M 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle, give an agency at least one quarter before you judge cost per paying user.
Should a Seattle business hire a local Apple Search Ads agency or a remote one?
None of the eight agencies here is headquartered in the Seattle area; they run campaigns from bases such as Dubai, London and San Francisco. App Guardians and Strataigize work from Vancouver, across the border in British Columbia. 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 Seattle
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 Seattle office.
