G2 Vendor Directory

Apple Search Ads vs. Google Ads

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple Search Ads

by Apple

Google Ads

by Google

Overall rating4.24.3
Review count202,046
Ease of use8.77.8
Ease of setup8.47.7
Quality of support8.07.8
Meets requirements8.58.9
NPS4050.617284
Small Business60.0%61.3%
Mid-Market35.0%29.0%
Enterprise5.0%9.7%
Total page views1532,359
Total LLM citations49811,486

Apple Search Ads

Apple's Search Ads is way of giving app publishers paid access to the top spot in app store search results. The ad appears on the top/top left on the App Store search result pages with a blue-tinted background. Apple's iTunes app store search advertising is one of the most overlooked user acquisition channels for iOS apps.

Pros

    Google Ads

    Google Ads is an online advertising platform developed by Google that enables businesses to display brief advertisements, service offerings, product listings, and videos to web users. These ads can appear across various Google properties, including search results, partner sites, mobile apps, and videos. Operating primarily on a pay-per-click (PPC) and cost-per-view (CPV) pricing model, Google Ads allows advertisers to target specific audiences based on keywords, demographics, and user behavior.

    Pros

    • Targeting Capabilities
    • Reach
    • Tracking
    • Campaign Management
    • Ease of Use
    • Keyword Optimization