Apple Maps Scraper - Business Listings, Apple Ratings & Cross-Platform Data

Scrape business listings from Apple Maps. Extract Apple's proprietary percentage-based ratings, aggregated external ratings (Yelp, TripAdvisor), business hours, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and categories. Unique data not available from Google Maps. Essential for local SEO research, citation auditing, and competitive analysis.

Features

• Apple Percentage Rating - Apple's proprietary % rating system (e.g., 92%)
• External Ratings - Aggregated ratings from Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google
• Business Hours - Current open/closed status with daily schedule
• Contact Information - Phone numbers, addresses, websites
• Apple Categories - Apple's business categorization system
• Location Search - Search any city, state, or ZIP code
• Category Search - Pizza, dentist, gym, salon, etc.
• Apple Maps URLs - Direct links to Apple Maps listings
• Anti-Detection - Residential proxies for reliable access
• No Login Required - Works with public Apple Maps data
• Demo Mode - Test with sample data before going live

Who Should Use This Actor?

Local SEO Specialists

Compare Apple Maps data with Google Business Profiles. Identify listing inconsistencies and missing citations on the Apple ecosystem.

Multi-Platform Citation Builders

Verify NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency across Apple Maps, Google Maps, Yelp, and other directories.

Marketing Agencies

Include Apple Maps data in client reports. Many businesses overlook their Apple Maps presence despite iOS's 50%+ US market share.

Lead Generation Teams

Build prospect lists from Apple Maps with verified contact information. Cross-reference with Google Maps data for completeness.

Market Research Analysts

Analyze business density, category distribution, and ratings across different Apple Maps markets.

iOS App Developers

Build location-based applications using Apple Maps business data for directories, reviews, and local discovery features.

Quick Start (Copy & Paste)

Simplest possible input — just change the search query:

{
  "searchQuery": "pizza austin tx"
}

That's it. The actor will search Apple Maps and return up to 20 business listings.

Multiple Searches at Once

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "dentist san francisco ca",
    "gym san francisco ca",
    "coffee shop san francisco ca"
  ],
  "maxResults": 20
}

Demo Mode (Free Test, No Real Scraping)

{
  "demoMode": true
}

Returns sample businesses so you can test your automation pipeline without any cost.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchQuery	string	-	Single search query (e.g., "pizza austin tx")
searchQueries	string[]	-	Multiple search queries as an array
maxResults	number	20	Max businesses per query (1-100)
proxyConfiguration	object	Residential	Proxy settings
demoMode	boolean	false	Return sample data for testing
webhookUrl	string	-	Webhook URL for results delivery

You must provide either searchQuery or searchQueries (or both — they get merged). If neither is set and demoMode is false, the actor will exit with an error.

Output Format

{
  "name": "Via 313 Pizza",
  "category": "Pizza Restaurant",
  "appleRating": "95%",
  "externalRatings": [
    {"source": "Yelp", "rating": "4.7"},
    {"source": "TripAdvisor", "rating": "4.5"}
  ],
  "hours": "Open till 10 PM",
  "address": "1111 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702",
  "phone": "(512) 939-1927",
  "website": "https://via313.com",
  "appleMapsUrl": "https://maps.apple.com/search?query=Via%20313%20Pizza",
  "searchQuery": "pizza austin tx",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-01-28T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)

Event	Description	Price
business_scraped	Per business listing	$0.06

Example costs:

• 20 businesses (1 query, default): $1.20
• 50 businesses: $3.00
• 200 businesses across 4 searches: $12.00
• Demo mode: $0.00

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Apple vs. Google Listing Audit

{
  "searchQueries": ["plumber dallas tx"],
  "maxResults": 100,
  "demoMode": false
}

Compare with Google Maps data to find citation gaps.

Scenario 2: Multi-Category Market Analysis

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "restaurant boston ma",
    "bar boston ma",
    "cafe boston ma"
  ],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Scenario 3: Lead Generation

{
  "searchQueries": ["hvac miami fl"],
  "maxResults": 200,
  "demoMode": false
}

Extract contact info for B2B sales outreach.

Webhook & Automation Integration

Zapier / Make.com / n8n

1. Create a webhook trigger in your automation platform
2. Copy the webhook URL to webhookUrl
3. Route results to Google Sheets, CRM, Airtable, etc.

Popular automations:

• Business listings -> Google Sheets (citation audit database)
• Contact data -> CRM (lead pipeline)
• Rating data -> Airtable (competitive monitoring)

Apify Scheduled Runs

Schedule monthly runs to track Apple Maps listing changes.

Why Apple Maps Data Matters

• 50%+ US market share - iOS devices use Apple Maps by default
• Unique rating system - Apple's percentage-based ratings differ from Google's star system
• Cross-platform aggregation - Apple Maps pulls ratings from Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other sources
• Siri integration - "Hey Siri, find a plumber" uses Apple Maps data
• Apple Business Connect - Growing platform for business management

FAQ

Q: Do I need an Apple account?

A: No. This scraper uses public Apple Maps data. No login required.

Q: What is the Apple percentage rating?

A: Unlike Google's 5-star system, Apple Maps uses a percentage-based rating (e.g., 92%). This is Apple's proprietary metric based on aggregated review data.

Q: Are Apple Maps ratings different from Google?

A: Yes. Apple aggregates ratings from Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other sources. A business may have different ratings on Apple Maps vs. Google Maps.

Q: How do I search for businesses?

A: Use natural language queries like "pizza austin tx", "dentist near downtown chicago", or "gym 90210".

Common Problems & Solutions

"No data returned" / Empty results

1. Make sure you set searchQuery or searchQueries in the input (not some other field name)
2. Always include a location in your query: "pizza austin tx" not just "pizza"
3. Set demoMode to false (or remove it) — demo mode only returns sample data
4. Try more specific location terms (city + state abbreviation)
5. Some areas have fewer Apple Maps listings than Google Maps

"Rate limited"

• Wait 10-15 minutes between runs
• Reduce maxResults per query
• Use residential proxies (default)

"Demo data showing"

• Set demoMode: false - no account required

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