🚀 Mac App Store Scraper

The Mac App Store Scraper is a powerful data collection tool that helps you gather comprehensive information about Mac applications directly from Apple's App Store. Whether you're conducting market research, tracking competitor apps, or building a comprehensive database of Mac software, this tool makes it simple to extract detailed app information without any technical expertise.

Built for business analysts, market researchers, and app developers, this tool provides three flexible ways to collect data: search for apps by keyword, lookup specific apps by their IDs, or get the latest top charts and trending applications. The tool automatically gathers 27 different data points for each app, including prices, ratings, developer information, screenshots, and much more.

✨ What Does It Do

This tool collects detailed information about Mac apps from the App Store, giving you access to valuable business intelligence:

• App Identity & Branding: appName, appId, bundleId, imageUrl, and appUrl help you identify and track specific applications
• Developer Information: developer name and developerUrl let you research who's behind the apps and explore their entire portfolio
• Price & Monetization: price, formattedPrice, and currency data help you analyze price strategies and market positioning
• User Feedback & Quality: rating, ratingCount, currentVersionRating, and currentVersionRatingCount reveal user satisfaction and app quality
• App Details: description and releaseNotes provide insight into features, updates, and marketing messaging
• Technical Specifications: version, minimumOsVersion, and fileSizeBytes help assess technical requirements and compatibility
• Categorization: category and genres help you understand market segmentation and positioning
• Visual Assets: screenshotUrls provide access to app screenshots for competitive analysis
• Compliance & Ratings: contentRating shows age appropriateness and content guidelines
• Timeline Data: releaseDate, currentVersionReleaseDate, and scrapedAt help track app history and update frequency
• Localization: languages array shows market coverage and international availability

🔧 Input

The Mac App Store Scraper offers three powerful modes to collect exactly the data you need:

Mode Selection

• Search by keyword: Find apps using search terms like "productivity", "photo editor", or "video player"
• Lookup by App IDs: Get details for specific apps when you know their App Store IDs
• Top Charts: Collect data from Apple's curated top charts (top free, top paid, top grossing, or new apps)

Input Fields

mode (required): Choose how you want to find apps

• Options: "search", "lookup", or "charts"
• Default: "search"

searchQuery (for search mode): Enter keywords to find relevant apps

• Example: "productivity", "video editor", "music production"

appIds (for lookup mode): Provide a list of specific App IDs

• Find the App ID in the App Store URL (e.g., id497799835 for Xcode)
• Format as an array: ["497799835", "409183694", "425424353"]

feedType (for charts mode): Select which chart to collect

• Options: "Top Free Apps", "Top Paid Apps", "Top Grossing Apps", "New Apps"
• Default: "Top Free Apps"

category (optional, for charts mode): Filter charts by app category

• Options include: Business, Productivity, Developer Tools, Education, Games, Entertainment, and more
• Leave empty for all categories

country (optional): Two-letter country code for regional App Store data

• Default: "US"
• Examples: "GB" (United Kingdom), "DE" (Germany), "JP" (Japan)

maxItems (optional): Maximum number of apps to collect

• Default: 10
• Free users: Limited to 100 apps
• Paid users: Up to 1,000,000 apps
• Note: Search mode has a 200 result limit from Apple's public data

Example Input (JSON)

{
  "mode": "search",
  "searchQuery": "productivity",
  "country": "US",
  "maxItems": 10
}

{
  "mode": "charts",
  "feedType": "topfreeapplications",
  "category": "6007",
  "country": "US",
  "maxItems": 50
}

{
  "mode": "lookup",
  "appIds": ["497799835", "409183694"],
  "country": "US",
  "maxItems": 10
}

📊 Output

The Mac App Store Scraper returns comprehensive data for each app in an easy-to-use format. You can download results as CSV, Excel, or JSON.

Output Fields Explained

• imageUrl: Direct link to the app's icon or artwork (highest resolution available)
• appId: Unique numeric identifier for the app in the App Store
• appName: The official name of the application
• appUrl: Direct link to the app's App Store page
• bundleId: Technical identifier used by macOS (e.g., com.apple.Safari)
• developer: Name of the company or individual who created the app
• developerUrl: Link to the developer's App Store page showing all their apps
• price: Numeric price value (0 for free apps)
• formattedPrice: Human-readable price with currency symbol (e.g., "$9.99" or "Free")
• currency: Three-letter currency code (e.g., "USD", "EUR", "GBP")
• description: Full app description from the App Store
• releaseNotes: What's new in the latest version
• version: Current version number
• rating: Overall average rating (1-5 stars)
• ratingCount: Total number of ratings received
• currentVersionRating: Average rating for just the current version
• currentVersionRatingCount: Number of ratings for the current version
• category: Primary category (e.g., "Productivity", "Games")
• genres: Array of all categories the app appears in
• minimumOsVersion: Minimum macOS version required to run the app
• fileSizeBytes: App download size in bytes
• contentRating: Age rating (e.g., "4+", "12+", "17+")
• releaseDate: When the app was first released
• currentVersionReleaseDate: When the current version was released
• languages: Array of language codes the app supports
• screenshotUrls: Array of screenshot image URLs
• scrapedAt: Timestamp when the data was collected

Example Output (JSON)

{
  "imageUrl": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/...",
  "appId": 497799835,
  "appName": "Xcode",
  "appUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835",
  "bundleId": "com.apple.dt.Xcode",
  "developer": "Apple",
  "developerUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/apple/id284417353",
  "price": 0,
  "formattedPrice": "Free",
  "currency": "USD",
  "description": "Xcode includes everything developers need to create great applications for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch...",
  "releaseNotes": "Xcode 15.2 includes SDKs for iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, tvOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.2...",
  "version": "15.2",
  "rating": 4.5,
  "ratingCount": 124500,
  "currentVersionRating": 4.3,
  "currentVersionRatingCount": 2340,
  "category": "Developer Tools",
  "genres": ["Developer Tools", "Productivity"],
  "minimumOsVersion": "13.5",
  "fileSizeBytes": "8589934592",
  "contentRating": "4+",
  "releaseDate": "2010-12-08T08:00:00Z",
  "currentVersionReleaseDate": "2023-12-11T18:00:00Z",
  "languages": ["EN", "ES", "FR", "DE", "IT", "JA", "KO", "PT", "ZH"],
  "screenshotUrls": [
    "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/...",
    "https://is2-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/..."
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-14T10:30:00.000Z"
}

All data can be exported to CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for analysis in your favorite tools like Microsoft Excel or business intelligence platforms.

💎 Why Choose the Mac App Store Scraper?

Fast & Efficient: This tool processes data at lightning speed (up to 72 apps per second), so you can collect thousands of app records in minutes, not hours.

No Technical Skills Required: Built for business users, not developers. Simply choose your mode, enter your search terms or app IDs, and click run. No coding, no setup, no hassle.

Comprehensive Data: Get 27 detailed fields for every app, from basic information like name and price to advanced metrics like version-specific ratings and localization data.

Free Public Data Source: This tool uses Apple's official public data sources, so there's no need for proxies, authentication, or special access. It's completely free to use the data source.

Flexible Collection Methods: Three powerful modes let you collect data exactly how you need it. Search for apps by keyword, lookup specific apps by ID, or pull the latest top charts.

Global Coverage: Collect data from any App Store region worldwide by simply changing the country code. Perfect for international market research.

Reliable & Accurate: Data comes directly from Apple's official sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability for your business decisions.

📋 How to Use

Getting started with the Mac App Store Scraper is simple and requires no technical skills:

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit on the Apify platform
2. Find the Actor: Search for "Mac App Store Scraper" or visit the actor page directly
3. Choose Your Mode: Select whether you want to search by keyword, lookup specific apps, or get top charts
4. Configure Settings: Enter your search terms, app IDs, or chart preferences
5. Set Your Limits: Choose how many apps to collect (start with 10 to test, then scale up as needed)
6. Run the Tool: Click "Start" and let the tool collect your data
7. Download Results: Export your data as CSV, Excel, or JSON for analysis

No Technical Skills Required. The entire process is point-and-click simple, with helpful guidance at every step.

🎯 Business Use Cases

Market Research Analysts

• Competitive Intelligence: Track competitor apps, monitor their price strategies, version updates, and user ratings over time
• Market Sizing: Analyze app categories to understand market saturation, identify gaps, and spot emerging trends
• Price Comparison: Compare price strategies across categories and regions to optimize your own decisions
• Feature Benchmarking: Study app descriptions and screenshots to understand what features are most common in successful apps

App Developers & Product Managers

• Competitor Monitoring: Keep tabs on competing apps, their update frequency, feature releases, and user feedback
• Market Validation: Research existing apps in your category before launching to understand the competitive environment
• Localization Planning: Analyze which languages successful apps support to guide your localization strategy
• ASO Research: Study top-ranking apps to understand effective app names, descriptions, and keyword strategies

Business Development Teams

• Partnership Opportunities: Identify potential partners by researching apps in complementary categories
• Acquisition Targets: Find promising apps based on ratings, download rankings, and developer information
• Market Entry Research: Understand regional differences in app availability and popularity before entering new markets
• Trend Analysis: Track new app releases and trending categories to stay ahead of market shifts

Data Scientists & Analysts

• Predictive Modeling: Build datasets to predict app success factors based on categories, features, and price points
• Sentiment Analysis: Combine rating data with other sources for comprehensive market sentiment analysis
• Portfolio Analysis: Track multiple apps over time to understand performance trends and optimization opportunities
• Benchmark Reporting: Create regular reports on category leaders, price trends, and market dynamics

Investment & Finance Professionals

• Due Diligence: Research app portfolios for investment decisions or acquisitions
• Market Analysis: Understand app market dynamics for sector research and investment theses
• Performance Tracking: Monitor app ratings and version updates as indicators of business health
• Competitive Positioning: Evaluate how target companies' apps compare to market leaders

❓ FAQ

How does the Mac App Store Scraper work?

The tool connects to Apple's official public data sources to collect app information. It's completely legal and uses the same data that's publicly available to everyone. You simply choose how you want to find apps (search, lookup, or charts), configure your settings, and the tool automatically collects all available information for each app. No technical skills or coding required.

How accurate is the data?

The data is extremely accurate because it comes directly from Apple's official public sources. You're getting the same information that appears on the App Store, updated in real-time. This includes current prices, ratings, version numbers, and all other app details. The tool processes data at high speed (72 apps per second) while maintaining complete accuracy.

Can I collect data from different countries?

Yes! You can collect data from any App Store region worldwide by changing the country code. This is perfect for international market research, understanding regional price differences, or analyzing app availability across markets. Simply use the two-letter country code (US, GB, DE, JP, etc.) in your input settings.

Is there a limit to how many apps I can collect?

Free users can collect up to 100 apps per run. Paid users can collect up to 1,000,000 apps. Note that search mode has a 200 result limit due to Apple's public data restrictions, but you can use charts mode or lookup mode for larger datasets. The tool is extremely fast, processing dozens of apps per second.

Can I schedule regular data collection?

Yes! You can set up scheduled runs to automatically collect data daily, weekly, or at any interval you choose. This is perfect for tracking changes over time, monitoring competitor updates, or maintaining an up-to-date database of app information.

What if I need help or have questions?

Check the FAQ section above for common questions. For additional support, visit our support page or contact us directly (see the Contact section below). We're here to help you get the most out of your data collection.

Do I need to provide any credentials or authentication?

No! This tool uses Apple's public data sources, so there's no need for authentication, credentials, or special access. Just configure your settings and run the tool.

🔗 Integrate Mac App Store Scraper with any app

Connect the Mac App Store Scraper with thousands of other applications to automate your workflows and build powerful data pipelines:

• Make - Automate workflows by connecting Mac app data to your marketing, sales, and analytics tools
• Zapier - Connect 5000+ apps including Slack, Airtable, HubSpot, and Salesforce
• GitHub - Version control integration for tracking data collection configurations
• Slack - Get notifications when your data collection completes or errors occur
• Airbyte - Data pipelines for loading app data into your data warehouse or analytics platform
• Google Drive - Export to spreadsheets automatically for team collaboration and reporting

You can also use webhooks to trigger custom workflows when data collection completes, enabling event-driven automation for real-time business intelligence.

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🆘 Need Help?

Having trouble with the Mac App Store Scraper? Here's how to get assistance:

• Check the FAQ: Most common questions are answered in the FAQ section above
• Review the Documentation: This README contains detailed information about input settings and output data
• Visit Support: For technical issues or questions, visit our support page
• Custom Solutions: Need a custom data collection solution or want to collect data not available through this tool? Contact us to discuss your specific requirements

📞 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.