# Google Play Store App Reviews Scraper (`datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews`) Actor

Scrape Google Play Store app reviews by app ID or Play Store URL. Supports multiple apps, sorting, score filters, language/country, and maxItems.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews.md
- **Developed by:** [Farhan Ali](https://apify.com/datascrapers) (community)
- **Categories:** Integrations, MCP servers, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.97 / 1,000 reviews

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

**Google Play Store App Reviews Scraper** creates a structured dataset of app review records collected from play.google.com. Each dataset item can include the review rating, text, reviewer name and avatar, thumbs-up count, timestamp, app version, developer reply, and the source app ID. Query the source using app package IDs or app detail URLs, control the result limit with `maxItems`, and retrieve records through the Apify Dataset API or export them as JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML.

### Dataset at a glance

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | play.google.com |
| Record unit | One app review |
| Input methods | App package IDs or app detail URLs |
| Main identifiers | `reviewId`, `url` |
| Delivery | Apify Dataset and API |
| Export formats | JSON, CSV, Excel, XML |
| Update model | Fresh records per Actor run |
| Pricing | Pay per event — $1 per 1,000 reviews |

### Coverage and available records

- **Supported inputs** — Google Play package names (`com.spotify.music`) or app detail page URLs (`https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=...`).
- **Multiple apps** — Several `appIds` can be scraped in a single run.
- **Sorting** — `sort` orders reviews by newest, most relevant, or highest rating.
- **Rating filter** — `filterScore` restricts results to a single star rating (1–5).
- **Storefront** — `language` and `country` set the Play Store `hl` and `gl` parameters for localized review feeds.
- **Developer replies** — `replyContent` and `repliedAt` capture the developer's response when present.
- **Not currently collected** — App metadata (title, category, rating, install counts) and review author profiles.

### Data dictionary

| Field | Type | Nullable | Description | Example |
|---|---:|---|---|---|
| `reviewId` | string | No | Stable review identifier; best deduplication key | `ea7487e4-0e14-4ec9-9027-cb967b3dcf5d` |
| `userName` | string | Yes | Reviewer display name | `Alex Bruinekool` |
| `userImage` | string | Yes | Reviewer avatar URL | `https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/...` |
| `score` | number | Yes | Star rating (1–5) | `1` |
| `content` | string | Yes | Review text | `New widget on Android shows...` |
| `thumbsUpCount` | number | Yes | Thumbs-up count | `2` |
| `at` | string | Yes | Review timestamp (ISO 8601) | `2026-07-30T09:06:32+00:00` |
| `appVersion` | string | Yes | App version the reviewer used | `9.1.68.1888` |
| `replyContent` | string | Yes | Developer reply text | `Hi. We'd recommend restarting...` |
| `repliedAt` | string | Yes | Developer reply timestamp | `2026-07-30T15:32:03+00:00` |
| `appId` | string | No | Google Play package name | `com.spotify.music` |
| `appUrl` | string | No | App detail URL | `https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music` |
| `reviewUrl` | string | No | Direct review URL | `https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music&reviewId=...` |
| `url` | string | No | Alias for `reviewUrl` | `https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=...&reviewId=...` |

### Example dataset record

```json
{
  "reviewId": "ea7487e4-0e14-4ec9-9027-cb967b3dcf5d",
  "userName": "Alex Bruinekool",
  "content": "New widget on Android shows a loading screen for about 1 min every time I want to click on it to open up spotify it won't open or load anything.",
  "score": 1,
  "thumbsUpCount": 2,
  "at": "2026-07-30T09:06:32+00:00",
  "replyContent": "Hi. We'd recommend restarting your device to see if that makes any difference.",
  "repliedAt": "2026-07-30T15:32:03+00:00",
  "appVersion": "9.1.68.1888",
  "appId": "com.spotify.music",
  "appUrl": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music",
  "reviewUrl": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music&reviewId=ea7487e4-0e14-4ec9-9027-cb967b3dcf5d"
}
```

This record was produced by scraping the app ID `com.spotify.music`.

### Query and input reference

| Input | Type | Required | Default | Accepted values | Description |
|---|---:|---|---|---|---|
| `appIds` | array | No | — | Google Play package names | Apps to scrape reviews for |
| `startUrls` | array | No | — | App detail page URLs | App IDs are extracted automatically |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | `0` | `0` = unlimited | Max reviews across all apps |
| `sort` | string | No | `NEWEST` | `NEWEST`, `MOST_RELEVANT`, `RATING` | Review ordering |
| `filterScore` | integer | No | — | `1`–`5` | Only reviews with this rating |
| `language` | string | No | `en` | Play Store `hl` code (`en`, `es`, `de`, `fr`, ...) | Review language |
| `country` | string | No | `us` | Play Store `gl` code (`us`, `gb`, `de`, `in`, ...) | Storefront country |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | Residential | Apify proxy config | Residential proxy recommended |

Minimal request:

```json
{ "appIds": ["com.spotify.music"] }
```

Advanced request:

```json
{
  "appIds": ["com.spotify.music", "com.whatsapp"],
  "maxItems": 1000,
  "sort": "NEWEST",
  "filterScore": 1,
  "language": "en",
  "country": "us",
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }
}
```

### Retrieve the data through the API

1. Start the Actor with a JSON input via the Apify API or the Actor's API tab.
2. Wait for the run to finish.
3. Retrieve items from the run's default dataset.
4. Paginate or export the dataset in JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML.

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews").call(
    run_input={"appIds": ["com.spotify.music"], "maxItems": 500}
)
items = client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).list_items().items
```

### Data quality and record handling

- **Completeness** — Score, text, timestamp, and app ID are present on most reviews; developer replies are conditional.
- **Deduplication** — Use `reviewId` (preferred) or `url` as the stable external key.
- **Retries** — Residential proxies are recommended for reliable access to the Play Store review feed.
- **Normalization** — `score` and `thumbsUpCount` are numbers; timestamps are ISO 8601 with UTC offset.
- **Raw vs derived** — All fields are taken directly from Google Play's review feed; no AI-generated or computed values are added.

### Export and pipeline examples

| Destination | Recommended method | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL/Supabase | Dataset API or webhook consumer | Review archive keyed by `reviewId` |
| Google Sheets | Apify integration | Sentiment and rating dashboards |
| S3/cloud storage | Scheduled export or integration | Periodic app-feedback ingestion |

### Pricing and cost examples

Billing is pay-per-event, tiered across Apify plans; the rate below is the free-plan rate.

| Event | Charged when | Free-plan rate |
|---|---|---|
| `dataset-item` (Review) | A review is pushed to the dataset | $1 per 1,000 reviews |

A fixed one-time Actor Start charge of $0.00005 also applies to each run.

| Reviews | Estimated base cost |
|---:|---:|
| 1,000 | $1 |
| 10,000 | $10 |

Estimates depend on the pricing model and the options enabled.

### Limitations and responsible data use

- Only publicly accessible Google Play review data is collected.
- Review availability depends on Google Play's review feed; older reviews may not be fully reachable.
- Developer replies and reviewer avatars are conditional and may be empty.
- No historical snapshots are stored unless you persist them yourself across scheduled runs.
- You are responsible for complying with Google Play's terms and applicable privacy and data laws.

### Dataset questions

#### What does one dataset item represent?

One app review. Reviews are collected for every supplied `appIds` or `startUrls` entry.

#### Which field should I use as a unique identifier?

`reviewId` is the stable identifier; `url` is a fallback.

#### Are fields nullable or conditional?

Yes. `replyContent` and `repliedAt` are only present when the developer replied, and `appVersion` can be empty.

#### Can I retrieve the records as CSV or JSON?

Yes. The default dataset can be exported as JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML from the Apify Console or via the Dataset API.

#### How do I paginate large datasets?

The Actor paginates automatically up to `maxItems`. For very large exports, page through the dataset with the Dataset API `offset` and `limit` parameters.

#### What counts as a billable result?

Each review written to the dataset is one `dataset-item` event.

### Related datasets from Data Scrapers

- [TripAdvisor Reviews Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/tripadvisor-reviews-scraper) — hotel review datasets for sentiment analysis.
- [Yelp Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/yelp-scraper) — business listings and reviews across categories.
- [Best Buy Product Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/best-buy-scraper) — product data for market and competitor analysis.

### Data Scrapers support

Need an additional field, record type, or export workflow? Contact Data Scrapers at stardustspotlight@gmail.com. Include a sample source URL, required fields, expected record volume, and preferred delivery format.

# Actor input Schema

## `appIds` (type: `array`):

Google Play package names to scrape reviews for (e.g. com.whatsapp, com.spotify.music). Use this and/or Start URLs.

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Google Play app detail page URLs (e.g. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp). App IDs are extracted automatically.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of reviews to scrape across all apps (0 = unlimited)

## `sort` (type: `string`):

How to order reviews returned by Google Play

## `filterScore` (type: `integer`):

Only return reviews with this star rating (1–5). Leave empty or omit for all ratings.

## `language` (type: `string`):

Review language code (Play Store hl parameter), e.g. en, en-US, es, de, fr

## `country` (type: `string`):

Country / storefront code (Play Store gl parameter), e.g. us, gb, de, in

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. Apify Residential proxies are recommended for reliable access.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "appIds": [
    "com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
  ],
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 50,
  "sort": "NEWEST",
  "language": "en",
  "country": "us",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `reviews` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing scraped Google Play app reviews

## `runStats` (type: `string`):

Aggregate scrape statistics for this run

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "appIds": [
        "com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
    ],
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
        }
    ],
    "maxItems": 50,
    "language": "en",
    "country": "us",
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "appIds": ["com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"],
    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game" }],
    "maxItems": 50,
    "language": "en",
    "country": "us",
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "appIds": [
    "com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
  ],
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easybrain.arrow.puzzle.game"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 50,
  "language": "en",
  "country": "us",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,datascrapers/playstore-app-reviews"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/SLE2CZwJd5qT9c3fk/builds/baBWi4vSFd1a72jcB/openapi.json