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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
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. Vancouver gaming studios, health apps and consumer startups 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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver apps?
Web Tonic plus eight external agencies with an Apple Search Ads service on their own sites. None is headquartered in Metro Vancouver; all run Vancouver campaigns remotely. Seven name a client publicly and none publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Apple Search Ads from our Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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. Kurve
About: Kurve is a mobile app growth marketing agency based in the Tea Building on Shoreditch High Street in London. It pairs app store optimization with Apple Search Ads, and its published Treecard case study reports more than 25,000 Apple Search Ads installs between January and June 2023.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Paid Social, App Influencer Marketing, Creative Support, Growth Strategy
Industries Served: Fintech, Gaming and Entertainment, Ecommerce and Retail, Health and Fitness, Web3
Notable Clients: Treecard, Sweatcoin, Nutmeg, Coconut, Beanstalk
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: Kurve
3. 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
4. Phiture
About: Phiture is a mobile growth consultancy and agency headquartered on Kottbusser Damm in Berlin, with hubs in New York City, London and Barcelona. Its team published the ASA Stack framework for planning Apple Search Ads and offers Catchbase, a bid optimization and campaign management tool for Apple Ads, next to ASO, performance marketing and CRM work.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, App Store Optimization, Performance Marketing, Retention and CRM, Creative Production, Attribution and MMP Setup
Industries Served: Subscription Apps, Music and Audio, Health and Wellness, Food Delivery, Entertainment
Notable Clients: Deezer, Headspace, HBO Max, Blinkist, Wildlife Studios
Locations: Berlin, Germany (headquarters), New York, New York, London, UK, Barcelona, Spain
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: Phiture
5. 360 OM
About: 360 OM is a performance marketing agency with a London base at International House in Shoreditch and further offices in Newcastle, Kent and New York. Apple Search Ads is a named specialism, run next to Google App Campaigns, PPC, paid social and ASO for app brands.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google App Campaigns, PPC, Paid Social, App Store Optimization, Email and SMS Marketing
Industries Served: Mobile Apps, Ecommerce, Retail, Mobility, Social Commerce
Notable Clients: Ubeeqo
Locations: London, UK, Newcastle, UK, Kent, UK, New York, New York
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: 360 OM
6. mso digital
About: mso digital is a performance marketing agency on Große Straße in Osnabrück, with further offices in Hamburg and Lingen, and is part of Grow Digital Group. Its SEA team has a dedicated Apple Search Ads service and publishes a case for the Weekli brochure app, next to Google Ads, paid social, SEO and analytics.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google Ads, Paid Social, SEO, Web Analytics and Tracking, Digital Consulting
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Fashion, B2B, Travel
Notable Clients: Fleurop, Thalia, Mustang, Paulmann, Kaffeepartner
Locations: Osnabrück, Germany (headquarters), Hamburg, Germany, Lingen, Germany
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer and subscription apps, App teams pairing Apple Search Ads with ASO, Companies scaling iOS installs profitably
Website: mso digital
7. Netpeak UK
About: Netpeak UK is the London office of the Netpeak digital marketing group, based on Devonshire Street, with sister offices in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and the United States. Its Apple Search Ads setup and optimization service sits next to PPC, SEO, ASO and conversion rate optimization.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, PPC, SEO, App Store Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Marketplaces, Mobile Apps, Classifieds, Content Publishers
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: London, UK, Wilmington, Delaware, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sofia, 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 UK
8. 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
9. Leverage
About: Leverage is a French growth agency with teams in Paris, Orléans, Dijon and Avignon, founded by former Google and Meta staff. Its search team runs Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Apple Ads, and the Apple Ads offer focuses on keyword bidding and lowering cost per install.
Key Services: Apple Search Ads Management, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Paid Social, Creative Studio, Data and Measurement
Industries Served: SaaS, Finance and Insurance, Education, Real Estate, Energy
Notable Clients: Prologis, Greenscope, Super Capital
Locations: Paris, France, Orléans, France, Dijon, France, Avignon, France
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: Leverage
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 Vancouver office) |
| 2. Kurve | Apple Search Ads tied to ASO for consumer apps | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 3. Kriko | Apple Ads for brands in Turkey and nearby markets | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 4. Phiture | Mobile growth consultancy with its own Apple Ads tooling | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 5. 360 OM | UK and New York paid media team for app installs | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
| 6. mso digital | German SEA agency with an Apple Ads desk | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 7. Netpeak UK | Large agency group with a packaged Apple Ads service | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 8. Applica | Subscription app growth with Apple Ads in the mix | Quote-based | Consumer and subscription apps |
| 9. Leverage | Search-led growth team for French and European apps | Quote-based | Apps launching in several countries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an Apple Search Ads agency in Vancouver?
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 (Treecard and Coca-Cola 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 Vancouver?
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 Vancouver, give an agency at least one quarter before you judge cost per paying user.
Should a Vancouver business hire a local Apple Search Ads agency or a remote one?
None of the eight agencies here is headquartered in Metro Vancouver; they run campaigns from bases such as Berlin, Istanbul and London. 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 Vancouver
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 Vancouver office.
