# Google Play Apps Scraper API | ASO Tool & Top Charts | $0.50/1K (`shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Google Play apps by keyword search, top charts or package name: title, developer, installs, rating, price, ads, update date and developer email. Rank per keyword for ASO, app keyword ranking and app market research; developer emails for lead lists. Missing apps are free.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [shahab adeli](https://apify.com/shahab_adl) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.50 / 1,000 apps

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

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

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Google Play Apps Scraper

**Get Google Play app data by keyword search, top charts or package name** — with each app's **search rank**, installs, rating, price, in-app purchases, ads, last update and **developer email**. JSON, CSV or Excel. No login, no API key.

Built for **ASO / keyword research, market sizing, competitor tracking and lead generation**. Pay only for the apps you get — **$0.50 per 1,000 apps**.

### How to use it (1 minute)

1. Add **Search terms** (e.g. `habit tracker`), and/or **Apps** (package names or Play links), and/or **Top charts**.
2. Pick a **Country** and **Language**.
3. Set **Max apps per search or chart** (up to 250).
4. Click **Start**, then download CSV, Excel or JSON — or use the API.

### Output example

One row per app:

```json
{
  "source": "search",
  "query": "habit tracker",
  "rank": 1,
  "appId": "org.isoron.uhabits",
  "title": "Loop Habit Tracker",
  "developer": "Álinson S Xavier",
  "developerEmail": "dev@loophabits.org",
  "category": "Productivity",
  "score": 4.72,
  "ratings": 63390,
  "reviews": 3421,
  "installs": "5,000,000+",
  "minInstalls": 5000000,
  "free": true,
  "price": 0,
  "currency": "USD",
  "offersIAP": false,
  "containsAds": false,
  "contentRating": "Everyone",
  "released": "Feb 22, 2016",
  "updated": "2025-09-14T22:56:06.000Z",
  "version": "2.3.1",
  "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.isoron.uhabits",
  "country": "us"
}
```

### What people use it for

- **ASO tool** — see exactly which apps rank #1–50 for your keywords, and how many installs and ratings they have.
- **App keyword ranking** — track where your app sits for each keyword over time, by country.
- **App market research** — scan a whole niche: who's in it, how big they are, how they monetize (paid, in-app purchases, ads).
- **Lead generation** — developer emails and websites for every app in a category or search.
- **Chart tracking** — schedule *top free*, *top paid* or *grossing* per category and country, and watch who climbs.
- **Competitor monitoring** — track a fixed list of apps for rating, version and price changes.

### Top charts

Add charts as JSON:

```json
[
  { "collection": "top_free", "category": "PRODUCTIVITY" },
  { "collection": "grossing", "category": "GAME_PUZZLE" },
  { "collection": "top_paid" }
]
```

`collection`: `top_free`, `top_paid` or `grossing`. `category` is optional — e.g. `PRODUCTIVITY`, `FINANCE`, `HEALTH_AND_FITNESS`, `EDUCATION`, `TOOLS`, `GAME_PUZZLE` (full list in the input field's help text).

### Pricing

You pay **$0.50 per 1,000 apps** returned, plus $0.00005 per run.

| You collect | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Top 50 apps for one keyword | $0.025 |
| Top 100 for 20 keywords (2,000 apps) | $1.00 |
| Weekly top-free chart for 10 categories (500 apps) | ~$1 per month |

Apps that can't be found are skipped and **never charged** — they're listed in the run's `RUN_SUMMARY`. Duplicates within one search or chart are removed automatically.

### Input example

```json
{
  "searchTerms": ["habit tracker", "budget planner"],
  "apps": ["com.whatsapp"],
  "topCharts": [{ "collection": "top_free", "category": "PRODUCTIVITY" }],
  "maxResultsPerSource": 50,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en"
}
```

### FAQ

**What does `rank` mean?** The app's position in Google Play results for that search term or chart, in that country — useful for tracking keyword rankings over time.

**Why do results differ by country?** Google Play ranks and lists apps differently per country. Run the same keywords for `us`, `gb`, `in`, `de`, `sa`… to compare markets.

**Is the developer email always present?** Only if the developer published one on Google Play (most do).

**Can I automate it?** Yes — schedule runs in Apify, or call the API from your code, Zapier, Make or Google Sheets.

**Is it legal?** It collects only publicly visible store data. You're responsible for using it in line with applicable law and Google Play's terms.

**Need a field or a fix?** Open an issue on this page — I usually reply within a day.

### Related tools

| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| [Google Play Reviews Scraper](https://apify.com/shahab_adl/google-play-reviews-scraper) | Reviews with rating, text, app version and developer replies |
| [App Store Reviews Scraper](https://apify.com/shahab_adl/app-store-reviews-scraper) | iOS reviews, many countries per run |
| [YouTube Transcript Scraper](https://apify.com/shahab_adl/youtube-transcript-scraper) | Full transcripts of any YouTube video, any language — $2/1K |
| [Reddit Scraper](https://apify.com/shahab_adl/reddit-scraper-no-login) | Posts and comments by subreddit, keyword, user or post — $1.5/1K |

# Actor input Schema

## `searchTerms` (type: `array`):

Keywords to search on Google Play, e.g. "budget planner". Returns apps in the same order Google Play shows them, with their rank.

## `apps` (type: `array`):

Package names (com.whatsapp) or Google Play URLs to get full details for.

## `topCharts` (type: `array`):

Charts to collect, e.g. \[{"collection":"top_free","category":"PRODUCTIVITY"}]. collection: top_free, top_paid or grossing. category is optional: APPLICATION, ANDROID_WEAR, ART_AND_DESIGN, AUTO_AND_VEHICLES, BEAUTY, BOOKS_AND_REFERENCE, BUSINESS, COMICS, COMMUNICATION, DATING, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS, FINANCE, FOOD_AND_DRINK, HEALTH_AND_FITNESS, HOUSE_AND_HOME, LIBRARIES_AND_DEMO, LIFESTYLE, MAPS_AND_NAVIGATION, MEDICAL, MUSIC_AND_AUDIO, NEWS_AND_MAGAZINES, PARENTING, PERSONALIZATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRODUCTIVITY, SHOPPING, SOCIAL, SPORTS, TOOLS, TRAVEL_AND_LOCAL, VIDEO_PLAYERS, WATCH_FACE, WEATHER, GAME, GAME_ACTION, GAME_ADVENTURE, GAME_ARCADE, GAME_BOARD, GAME_CARD, GAME_CASINO, GAME_CASUAL, GAME_EDUCATIONAL, GAME_MUSIC, GAME_PUZZLE, GAME_RACING, GAME_ROLE_PLAYING, GAME_SIMULATION, GAME_SPORTS, GAME_STRATEGY, GAME_TRIVIA, GAME_WORD, FAMILY.

## `maxResultsPerSource` (type: `integer`):

Up to 250.

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

Two-letter store country code, e.g. us, gb, de, ae, sa, in.

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

Two-letter language code, e.g. en, ar, de.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchTerms": [
    "habit tracker"
  ],
  "maxResultsPerSource": 50,
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `apps` (type: `string`):

No description

## `summary` (type: `string`):

No description

# 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 = {
    "searchTerms": [
        "habit tracker"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper").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 = { "searchTerms": ["habit tracker"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper").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 '{
  "searchTerms": [
    "habit tracker"
  ]
}' |
apify call shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,shahab_adl/google-play-apps-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

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/rtR3wKgMcHOIF3Vet/builds/5RU27rVOuX5mv6zAS/openapi.json