# Apple App Store Scraper: Search, App Details & Developers (`shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details`) Actor Search the Apple App Store by keyword in any country, look up apps in bulk, or list every app by a developer. Ratings, rating counts, price, version history fields, release notes, size, genres, languages, screenshots. Uses Apple's public iTunes Search API. - **URL**: https://apify.com/shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details.md - **Developed by:** [CarrierDaily](https://apify.com/shawndunn) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Marketing - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $1.50 / 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? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. 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. ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README ## Apple App Store Scraper: Keyword Search, App Details & Developer Apps Search the Apple App Store by keyword in any country, look up apps in bulk, or list every app by a developer. Ratings, rating counts, price, version history fields, release notes, size, genres, languages, screenshots. Uses Apple's public iTunes Search API. ### Why this actor - Keyword rank position per country (ASO), batch lookup of 150 apps per request so it's cheap, developer portfolio mode. - Pay only for results: **$1.50 per 1,000 apps**, no start fee, failed lookups are free. - Robust: automatic retries with exponential backoff, respects `Retry-After`, per-item error rows instead of crashed runs. - Clean, flat JSON/CSV/Excel output ready for Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, n8n, Clay, or the Apify API. ### Use cases - ASO keyword research: who ranks for 'habit tracker' in US vs DE - Competitor app monitoring (version, rating changes) - Lead gen: indie developers with sellerUrl - Market sizing by genre ### How to use Apple App Store Scraper 1. Enter search keywords (e.g. `habit tracker`), app IDs/URLs, or developer IDs. 2. Pick countries (e.g. `us`, `gb`, `de`) to compare rankings and ratings by market. 3. Click **Start** and export app name, rating, rating count, price, version, size and more. ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `searchTerms` | array | Find apps ranking for these keywords (ASO keyword research, competitor discovery). | | `apps` | array | Get full details for specific apps (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/.../id389801252 or 389801252). Batched 150 per request. | | `developerIds` | array | Numeric developer (artist) ids: returns every app by that publisher. | | `countries` | array | Two-letter store codes. Ranks, prices and ratings differ by country. | | `platform` | string | Which store to search. | | `maxResultsPerSearch` | integer | Apple returns up to 200. | | `maxItems` | integer | 0 = no limit. | Example input: ```json { "searchTerms": [ "habit tracker" ] } ``` ### Output Each dataset item looks like this (real sample from a test run, long fields trimmed): ```json { "appId": 1438388363, "bundleId": "com.davetech.habit", "name": "Habit Tracker", "url": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363", "developer": "InnerGrow", "developerId": 1828382777, "developerUrl": "https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/innergrow/id1828382777", "sellerUrl": null, "price": 0.0, "currency": "USD", "formattedPrice": "Free", "hasInAppPurchases": null, "rating": 4.792, "ratingCount": 147861, "ratingCurrentVersion": 4.79157, "ratingCountCurrentVersion": 147861, "primaryGenre": "Productivity", "genres": [ "Productivity", "Health & Fitness" ], "contentRating": "4+", "version": "2.25.2", "releaseNotes": "- support iOS 27\n- fix bugs\n----- Beta Tester needed -----\nIf you want to help us to test new version, contact us: innergrow.app@gmail.com\nIf your widget is not working, restart your iPhone.\nOur IG: Tiny Useful Apps", "currentVersionReleaseDate": "2026-10-12T22:09:51Z", "releaseDate": "2019-01-31T09:10:14Z", "sizeBytes": 316870656, "minimumOsVersion": "15.0", "languages": [ "EN", "FR", "DE", "\u2026" ], "description": "Habit Tracker: A simple daily planner to schedule and track your routine, making it easy to build lasting habits.\u00a0\nJoin 15M+ happy users, achieve your goals, and make every day count!\nMore than a self-care companion, it lets you share with \u2026", "iconUrl": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/e4/28/8d/e4288d8e-7bd3-744f-1bf4-1f8025f3063b/AppIcon-pink-gr-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-85-220.png/512x512bb.jpg", "screenshotUrls": [ "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/5c/b8/05/5cb8051e-e125-e84e-f0b5-2551b6e9d69d/_U767d1.jpg/320x480bb.jpg", "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/13/5d/32/135d32df-678d-5c7e-d940-4f16d5c4e396/_U767d2.jpg/320x480bb.jpg", "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/2e/a8/66/2ea866a0-2271-4d8a-e380-8386b935283f/_U767d3.jpg/320x480bb.jpg", "\u2026" ], "ipadScreenshotUrls": [ "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/b5/92/d2/b592d245-95ab-cf32-ebef-3b91d13db779/pr_source.png/576x768bb.png", "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/03/31/4f/03314fcd-1461-d8e4-67e6-bdf52d799912/682e8d54-8e5f-4113-9820-54a3dcbe35fd__U82f1.png/576x768bb.png", "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/4d/69/27/4d69271d-f735-089f-dc46-35f6128fb466/9a63d49f-6316-4518-835b-1b3b157ae594_widget.png/576x768bb.png", "\u2026" ], "supportedDevicesCount": 131, "country": "us", "searchTerm": "habit tracker", "searchRank": 1, "scrapedAt": "2026-10-14T05:57:16+00:00" } ``` Rows that could not be processed contain an `error` field and are **not charged**. ### Comparison: Apple App Store Scraper vs alternatives | | This actor | Typical alternatives | |---|---|---| | Modes | Keyword search, app lookup, developer apps | Often search only | | Countries | Any App Store country per run | Usually US only | | Data source | Apple's public iTunes Search API, stable | HTML scraping that breaks | | Pricing | $1.50 / 1,000 apps | Monthly rental | ### Pricing Pay-per-event: **$0.0015** per app (= $1.50 / 1,000). Use **Max results** to cap spend. Apify's free plan credit covers thousands of results per month. ### Integrations & API Run on a schedule in Apify Console, call via the Apify API / Python & JS clients, or connect to Make, Zapier, n8n, Google Sheets, Slack and webhooks. Works as a tool for AI agents via Apify MCP. ### Use with AI agents (MCP) Apple App Store Scraper is a ready-made tool for AI agents (iOS app data, App Store search and ASO keyword research). Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code or any MCP client with the Apify MCP server: ``` https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details ``` Agents can also call it directly via the Apify API (`POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/shawndunn~apple-app-store-search-details/run-sync-get-dataset-items`) and pay per result, with no subscription. ### FAQ **Is it legal?** The actor only reads publicly available data from public endpoints, without logins, and does not bypass paywalls or access controls. You are responsible for using the data in line with applicable laws (e.g. GDPR) and the source sites' terms. **Something broke?** Open an issue in the Issues tab; we typically respond within 24 hours and ship fixes fast. **Can I use it for ASO keyword research?** Yes. Search your target keywords across countries and compare top apps' titles, ratings and rating counts. **Does it get reviews?** This actor returns app metadata and rating totals. For the review texts, pair it with a dedicated App Store reviews scraper. **Is Google Play supported?** Not in this actor; it covers iPhone, iPad and Mac App Store apps. ### More tools by shawndunn - [ATS Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/shawndunn/ats-jobs-scraper) - Scrape jobs from Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, SmartRecruiters & Recruitee boards. - [Website Tech Stack Detector](https://apify.com/shawndunn/website-tech-stack-detector) - Find what CMS, ecommerce platform, analytics, pixels and frameworks any website uses. - [Domain Intelligence Checker](https://apify.com/shawndunn/domain-intelligence-whois-dns-ssl) - Bulk domain lookup: WHOIS/RDAP registrar and expiry dates, DNS, MX email provider, SPF, DMARC and SSL certificate expiry. - [Sitemap URL Extractor](https://apify.com/shawndunn/sitemap-url-extractor) - Extract every URL from any website's XML sitemaps: auto-discovery via robots. # Actor input Schema ## `searchTerms` (type: `array`): Find apps ranking for these keywords (ASO keyword research, competitor discovery). ## `apps` (type: `array`): Get full details for specific apps (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/.../id389801252 or 389801252). Batched 150 per request. ## `developerIds` (type: `array`): Numeric developer (artist) ids: returns every app by that publisher. ## `countries` (type: `array`): Two-letter store codes. Ranks, prices and ratings differ by country. ## `platform` (type: `string`): Which store to search. ## `maxResultsPerSearch` (type: `integer`): Apple returns up to 200. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): 0 = no limit. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchTerms": [ "habit tracker" ], "countries": [ "us" ], "platform": "software", "maxResultsPerSearch": 50, "maxItems": 0 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): All dataset items # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchTerms": [ "habit tracker" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details").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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchTerms": ["habit tracker"] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details").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 shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,shawndunn/apple-app-store-search-details" } } } ``` 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 ` 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/71oLgQoC4Dq9hUdxA/builds/CfZTr8WEPRQgZfTJt/openapi.json