🚀 Apple App Store iPad Scraper

The Apple App Store iPad Scraper is a powerful tool designed to collect comprehensive data about iPad applications from Apple's App Store. Whether you're a business analyst researching mobile app trends, a competitor intelligence specialist tracking iPad app performance, or an app developer studying the market, this tool provides instant access to detailed information about any iPad app in any country's App Store.

This tool connects directly to Apple's internal data systems to extract over 35 fields of information for each app, including prices, ratings, developer details, version history, screenshots, supported devices, and much more. No technical skills or developer accounts required, just enter your search criteria and download the data in seconds.

Built for business users, market researchers, and app industry professionals, this scraper makes it simple to gather actionable intelligence about the iPad app ecosystem without writing a single line of code.

✨ What Does It Do

This tool collects detailed information about iPad applications from the Apple App Store, providing valuable business intelligence:

• App Identity & Branding: App name, subtitle, bundle ID, icon URL, and screenshots help you understand app positioning and visual identity
• Developer Information: Artist name, artist ID, seller name, and developer URL for identifying who's behind each app
• Price & Monetization: Current price, currency, formatted price display, free/paid status, and in-app purchase indicators reveal revenue models
• User Engagement Metrics: Total ratings, average rating score, current version ratings, and review counts show user satisfaction and app popularity
• Version & Technical Details: Current version number, release date, version release notes, minimum OS version, and file size track app evolution
• Market Classification: Primary genre, all genres, genre IDs, and content rating help you understand app categories and target audiences
• Localization Data: Supported languages and country availability for understanding global reach
• Device Compatibility: List of supported iPad models and iOS versions for technical compatibility analysis
• Content Information: Full app description, release notes, and content advisories provide insight into app functionality

🔧 Input

Configure the scraper with these simple parameters to get exactly the data you need:

• Search Term: Enter any keyword to search for iPad apps (e.g., "craft", "photo editor", "games"). Leave empty to use app IDs or browse collections instead
• App IDs: Provide specific App Store app IDs (numeric values from app URLs) if you want to collect data for particular apps. This takes priority over search terms
• Collection: Browse top-performing iPad apps by choosing a collection - Top Free iPad Apps, Top Paid iPad Apps, or Top Grossing iPad Apps. Only used when no search term or app IDs are provided
• Category: Filter collection results by category ID to focus on specific app types. Popular categories include 6014 (Games), 6015 (Finance), 6017 (Education), 6007 (Productivity), and 6005 (Social Networking)
• Country Code: Choose which country's App Store to collect from using two-letter codes (US, GB, DE, JP, etc.). This affects prices, rankings, and app availability
• Max Items: Set the maximum number of apps to collect

Input Example

{
  "searchTerm": "procreate",
  "country": "us",
  "maxItems": 10
}

📊 Output

The scraper returns detailed information for each iPad app in an easy-to-use format. Here's what you'll receive:

{
  "id": 1452911750,
  "bundleId": "com.luki.onewidget",
  "name": "Craft - Docs and Notes Editor",
  "subtitle": "Documents & Notes Editor",
  "description": "Craft is a tool for creating beautiful documents and notes...",
  "artistId": 1452911749,
  "artistName": "Craft Docs Ltd.",
  "artistUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/craft-docs-ltd/id1452911749",
  "appUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/craft-docs-and-notes-editor/id1452911750",
  "iconUrl": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/aa/bb/cc.png",
  "price": 0,
  "currency": "USD",
  "formattedPrice": "Free",
  "isFree": true,
  "version": "2.8.5",
  "releaseDate": "2019-03-20T07:00:00Z",
  "currentVersionReleaseDate": "2024-01-15T08:00:00Z",
  "releaseNotes": "Bug fixes and performance improvements",
  "minimumOsVersion": "15.0",
  "fileSizeBytes": 45678901,
  "primaryGenre": "Productivity",
  "primaryGenreId": 6007,
  "genres": ["Productivity", "Business"],
  "genreIds": [6007, 6000],
  "contentRating": "4+",
  "advisories": [],
  "userRatingCount": 12500,
  "averageUserRating": 4.7,
  "userRatingCountCurrentVersion": 850,
  "averageUserRatingCurrentVersion": 4.8,
  "ipadScreenshotUrls": [
    "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple1/v4/screenshot1.png",
    "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple1/v4/screenshot2.png"
  ],
  "supportedDevices": [
    "iPad2Wifi-iPad2Wifi",
    "iPadMini4G-iPadMini4G",
    "iPadPro-iPadPro"
  ],
  "languages": ["en", "es", "fr", "de", "ja"],
  "hasInAppPurchases": true,
  "sellerName": "Craft Docs Ltd.",
  "scrapedAt": "2024-01-20T12:30:00.000Z"
}

Understanding the Output

Each field provides specific business value:

• App Identity Fields (name, bundleId, iconUrl): Use these to identify and track apps across different data sources
• Developer Fields (artistName, artistId, sellerName): Analyze which developers dominate specific app categories
• Price Fields (price, currency, formattedPrice, isFree): Research price strategies and revenue models
• Rating Metrics (averageUserRating, userRatingCount): Measure app quality and user satisfaction
• Version Information (version, releaseDate, releaseNotes): Track update frequency and development activity
• Technical Specs (minimumOsVersion, fileSizeBytes, supportedDevices): Understand technical requirements
• Market Position (primaryGenre, genres, contentRating): Analyze market segments and target audiences

All data is available for download in multiple formats: JSON for technical analysis, CSV for spreadsheet work, or Excel for business reporting.

💎 Why Choose the Apple App Store iPad Scraper?

No Technical Skills Required: This tool is designed for business users, not developers. Simply select your parameters, click run, and download your data - no coding or technical expertise needed.

Comprehensive Data Coverage: Get 35+ fields of information per app, from basic details like name and price to advanced metrics like version history, device compatibility, and localization data. Everything you need for thorough market analysis in one place.

Global Market Intelligence: Collect data from any country's App Store to understand regional differences in price, availability, rankings, and user preferences. Perfect for international market research.

Flexible Search Options: Search by keyword, browse curated collections (top free, paid, or grossing apps), or look up specific apps by ID. Multiple ways to find exactly the data you need.

Business-Ready Export Formats: Download your results as CSV, Excel, or JSON files ready for immediate use in reports, presentations, or further analysis. No data transformation needed.

iPad-Specific Focus: Unlike generic app store tools, this scraper is optimized specifically for iPad apps, ensuring you get accurate data including iPad screenshots, device compatibility, and iPad-optimized app features.

Always Up-to-Date: Connects directly to Apple's live data systems, so you always get the latest information including current prices, newest ratings, and most recent version details.

Scalable for Any Project: Whether you need data on 10 apps or 10,000, this tool scales to meet your needs.

📋 How to Use

Getting started with the Apple App Store iPad Scraper is quick and easy:

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit on the platform. No credit card required to start.

2. Find the Actor: Navigate to the Apple App Store iPad Scraper in the Apify Store or use the direct link from your account dashboard.

3. Configure Your Search: Choose your input method:

   • Enter a search term to find apps by keyword
   • Provide specific app IDs to look up particular apps
   • Select a collection to browse top charts (Top Free, Top Paid, or Top Grossing)
   • Optionally filter by category and select your target country

4. Set Your Limits: Choose how many apps you want to collect.

5. Run the Scraper: Click the "Start" button and watch as the tool collects your data in real-time. Most searches complete in under a minute.

6. Download Your Data: Once complete, download your results in CSV, Excel, or JSON format. Use the data immediately in your reports, spreadsheets, or business intelligence tools.

No Technical Skills Required: The entire process is point-and-click simple. If you can use a web form, you can use this tool.

🎯 Business Use Cases

Market Researchers & App Industry Analysts

Conducting market analysis and trend research in the iPad app ecosystem:

• Track top-performing iPad apps by category to identify emerging trends and market leaders
• Compare price strategies across different app categories and regions to inform price recommendations
• Analyze user rating patterns and review counts to measure app quality and user satisfaction trends
• Monitor app update frequency and version release patterns to understand development activity levels

Competitive Intelligence Teams

Monitoring competitors and understanding the competitive environment:

• Track competitor app performance including ratings, rankings, and user engagement metrics over time
• Analyze competitor price changes and monetization strategies across different markets
• Monitor new feature releases and app updates through version history and release notes
• Identify gaps in competitor offerings by comparing feature sets and supported languages

Business Development & Investment Professionals

Evaluating app businesses and market opportunities:

• Research potential acquisition targets by analyzing app metrics, user engagement, and market position
• Assess developer portfolios by collecting data on all apps from specific publishers
• Evaluate market size and opportunity by analyzing category performance and user adoption rates
• Due diligence research on app businesses including historical performance and user sentiment

App Developers & Product Managers

Understanding the market before building or improving iPad apps:

• Research successful apps in your target category to understand what features and positioning work
• Analyze competitor app descriptions, screenshots, and marketing materials for positioning insights
• Study price models and in-app purchase strategies used by successful apps in your niche
• Identify underserved markets by analyzing category saturation and user rating distributions

Marketing & ASO Specialists

Optimizing app store presence and visibility:

• Analyze top-ranking apps to understand what titles, subtitles, and descriptions perform best
• Research keyword opportunities by seeing which search terms return which apps
• Study screenshot strategies and visual positioning from successful apps in your category
• Monitor app store trends and seasonal patterns in different categories and regions

❓ FAQ

How does the Apple App Store iPad Scraper work?

The scraper connects directly to Apple's App Store data systems to collect information about iPad apps. Simply enter your search criteria (keyword, app IDs, or collection), and the tool automatically gathers all available data including price, ratings, descriptions, and technical details. The entire process is automated and requires no technical knowledge. Most searches complete in under a minute, and you can download your results in CSV, Excel, or JSON format.

How accurate and up-to-date is the data?

All data comes directly from Apple's live App Store systems, so it's always current and accurate. You'll get real-time information including the latest prices, most recent ratings, current version numbers, and up-to-date availability. The data reflects exactly what users see when they browse the App Store in your selected country.

Can I collect data from different countries' App Stores?

Yes! The scraper supports any country's App Store. Simply enter the two-letter country code (US, GB, DE, JP, etc.) in the configuration. This is valuable for international market research, as price, availability, rankings, and even app descriptions can vary by country. You can run multiple searches with different country codes to compare regional differences.

What's the difference between searching by keyword versus using collections?

Searching by keyword finds apps that match your search term, just like searching in the App Store. Collections (Top Free, Top Paid, Top Grossing) give you the current chart rankings in those categories. Use keyword search when researching specific types of apps or features. Use collections when you want to see what's currently trending or most popular in the iPad app market.

Can I schedule regular runs to track changes over time?

Yes, you can set up scheduled runs to automatically collect data on a daily, weekly, or custom schedule. This is perfect for tracking app rankings over time, monitoring competitor updates, or building historical datasets of app performance metrics. Configure schedules in the platform's scheduling interface.

How many apps can I collect per run?

The scraper can handle collecting detailed data on thousands of apps. Set your maxItems parameter based on your needs.

What if I need help or have a custom requirement?

Our support team is here to help! If you have questions about using the scraper, need assistance with a specific research project, or have custom data collection requirements, reach out through our support channels. We're happy to help you get the most value from the tool.

🔗 Integrate Apple App Store iPad Scraper with any app

Connect the Apple App Store iPad Scraper with your existing tools and workflows to automate data collection and streamline your research process:

• Make - Automate workflows and connect to 1000+ apps without code
• Zapier - Connect 5000+ apps and automate data collection workflows
• GitHub - Version control integration for tracking data collection scripts
• Slack - Get notifications when your data collection runs complete
• Airbyte - Build data pipelines and sync app data to your data warehouse
• Google Drive - Automatically export results to spreadsheets in your Google Drive

You can also use webhooks to trigger actions in any system when data collection completes, enabling event-driven automation for your app intelligence workflows.

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🆘 Need Help?

Having trouble getting started or have questions about the Apple App Store iPad Scraper?

• Check the FAQ section above for answers to common questions
• Visit our support page for detailed documentation and tutorials
• Contact our team for custom data collection solutions or technical assistance

We're committed to helping you succeed with your app market research and competitive intelligence projects.

📞 Contact

Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom data project, or report a technical issue with this actor at https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA

⚠️ Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.