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At a Glance
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads
Star Rating
(18)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Ads
Google Ads
Star Rating
(1,960)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Ads
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Ads excels in "Ad Creation and Editing" with a score of 8.2, allowing for more flexibility and creativity in crafting ads, while Apple Search Ads received a slightly higher score of 8.5, indicating a user-friendly interface that simplifies the ad creation process.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Ads offers robust "Ad and Conversion Tracking" capabilities with a score of 8.4, which helps businesses effectively measure their campaign performance, whereas Apple Search Ads scored lower at 7.1, suggesting that users may find it less comprehensive in tracking conversions.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Ads provides better "Budget Execution & Monitoring" with a score of 8.0, ensuring that users can efficiently manage their budgets, while Apple Search Ads matches this score but lacks some advanced features that Google Ads offers in this area.
  • Users on G2 note that Google Ads has superior "Advanced Targeting Options" with a score of 8.2, allowing for more precise audience targeting, compared to Apple Search Ads, which scored 8.1, indicating a slight edge for Google in this critical area.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Ads has a higher "Performance and Reliability" score of 8.6, which reflects its stability and effectiveness in delivering ads, while Apple Search Ads scored 8.2, suggesting it may not perform as consistently in all scenarios.
  • Users say that Google Ads shines in "Internationalization" with a score of 8.4, making it a better choice for businesses looking to expand globally, while Apple Search Ads scored 8.6, indicating it also has strong international capabilities but may not be as versatile as Google Ads in this regard.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple Search Ads
No pricing available
Google Ads
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apple Search Ads
No trial information available
Google Ads
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
16
8.7
1,664
Ease of Use
8.3
16
7.5
1,667
Ease of Setup
8.0
9
7.3
862
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
7.8
841
Quality of Support
7.4
13
7.4
1,554
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
9
8.1
822
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
14
7.7
1,643
Features by Category
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7.6
191
8.1
25,539
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads
Google Ads
Google Ads
Apple Search Ads and Google Ads are categorized as Paid Search Advertising
Unique Categories
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads has no unique categories
Google Ads
Google Ads has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.6%
Google Ads
Google Ads
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads
Marketing and Advertising
27.8%
Online Media
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Computer Games
11.1%
Political Organization
5.6%
Other
33.3%
Google Ads
Google Ads
Marketing and Advertising
27.0%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Internet
4.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
51.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Online Media

The dashboard shows KPI clearly. And setting up advanced keyword targeting was pretty easy. And the auto-optimization based on the bidding price is pretty strong. And the app installation quality seems pretty good. Uninstall ratio is pretty stable.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

A bit tougher to figure out to optimize.

Google Ads
Google Ads
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kristin H.
KH
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education

I've only used adwords for my personal small business projects, not for my full-time employer. That said, I've had a pretty easy time setting it up, managing my campaigns, and analyzing the data. Plus, it obviously dovetails perfectly with Google Analytics,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ed J.
EJ
Ed J.
Verified User in Management Consulting

I ran a small campaign about 4 months ago. Then, 2 weeks ago, out of nowhere, I got an email saying that I'm "circumventing systems," that I'm a "fraudster," and I'm banned from the platform. No explanation, no reason, just a ban. We follow best practices...

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Discussions
Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads Discussions
What is Apple search ad?
1 comment
SK
It's a place where you can run paid advertising to promote a mobile app.Read more
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Apple Search Ads has no more discussions with answers
Google Ads
Google Ads Discussions
How many Google Ads per page?
3 comments
Okikiola B.
OB
Previously, you can only add up to 3 ads unit on a page. However now, it has changed. You can have ads displayed on your webpage as much as you want...Read more
What is the best we use Google ad more efficiently
3 comments
Alex M.
AM
Google Ads are comprised of two different advertising networks – the Search Network and the Display Network. The Search Network consists of text ads that...Read more
What does Google ads include?
3 comments
Maria O.
MO
You will waste a lot of money and time before realizing how important negative keywords are at stopping waste because nobody from Google / Alphabet ever...Read more