# Google Play Scraper - App Details, Ratings, Installs & Prices (`sweet_stickball/google-play-apps-scraper`) Actor

Google Play app scraper: title, developer, category, rating, ratings histogram, installs range, price, in-app purchases, ads, content rating, version and update date for any package name, developer page or category. Country and language options, flat JSON, no login.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/sweet_stickball/google-play-apps-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [CrawlKit](https://apify.com/sweet_stickball) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Marketing, Lead generation
- **Security:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.96 / 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.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

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?

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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

## Google Play Scraper - App Details, Ratings, Installs & Prices

Scrape Google Play app details by package name, developer or category: rating, ratings histogram, installs range, price, in-app purchases, ads, content rating, version, dates, descriptions and screenshots. One flat JSON item per app.

### What it does

- Takes Google Play apps in three ways, which can be combined in one run:
  - `appIds`: package names (`com.spotify.music`) or app page URLs;
  - `developerIds`: developer names (`Spotify AB`), numeric developer IDs or developer page URLs; returns the apps listed on the developer page;
  - `categories`: category IDs (`GAME_PUZZLE`, `COMMUNICATION`...); returns the apps shown on the first page of the category.
- Reads each app's public Google Play page (`/store/apps/details`) and returns its store details as one flat record.
- `country` sets the store (prices, currency, availability) and `language` the language of the texts.
- Apps are deduplicated by package name. `maxItems` caps the total, filled in this order: app IDs, developer apps, category apps.
- Missing values are `null`; `updated` is ISO 8601 UTC.

### Access rules followed

The Actor only requests pages that Google Play's [robots.txt](https://play.google.com/robots.txt) does not disallow for `User-agent: *` (file read on 2026-11-02):

- `/store/apps/details`, `/store/apps/developer`, `/store/apps/dev` and `/store/apps/category/<ID>` are not disallowed;
- `Disallow: /store/search`: there is **no keyword search** in this Actor;
- `Disallow: /_`: the endpoint behind "load more" in app lists is not used, so developer and category lists stop at their **first page**;
- `Disallow: /store/apps/datasafety*` and `Disallow: /store/apps/collection/p3_details_*`: not used.

No login, no account and no captcha solving. The Google Terms of Service only rule out automated access that violates machine-readable instructions such as robots.txt.

### Input

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `appIds` | array of strings | No\* | — | Package names (`com.spotify.music`) or Play Store app URLs. |
| `developerIds` | array of strings | No\* | — | Developer names as shown on Google Play (`Spotify AB`), numeric developer IDs (`5700313618786177705`) or developer page URLs. First page of the developer only. |
| `categories` | array of strings | No\* | — | Category IDs (`GAME_PUZZLE`, `COMMUNICATION`, `MUSIC_AND_AUDIO`...) or category page URLs. First page of the category only (about 30 to 60 apps). |
| `country` | string | No | `us` | Two-letter Google Play country code (`us`, `gb`, `fr`, `in`...). |
| `language` | string | No | `en` | Language of the texts (`en`, `fr`, `de`, `pt-BR`...). |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | 20 | Maximum number of apps returned in total (1 to 5,000). |

\* At least one of `appIds`, `developerIds` or `categories`.

Example:

```json
{
    "appIds": ["com.spotify.music", "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp"],
    "developerIds": ["Spotify AB"],
    "categories": ["GAME_PUZZLE"],
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
    "maxItems": 50
}
```

### Output

One dataset item per app (real output, description and screenshots shortened):

```json
{
    "appId": "com.mojang.minecraftpe",
    "title": "Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!",
    "developer": "Mojang",
    "developerId": "4772240228547998649",
    "developerWebsite": "http://help.mojang.com",
    "category": "GAME_ARCADE",
    "genre": "Arcade",
    "score": 4.3036,
    "ratingsCount": 5877055,
    "reviewsCount": 635247,
    "histogram": {"1": 630058, "2": 178791, "3": 270268, "4": 495450, "5": 4302471},
    "installs": "100,000,000+",
    "minInstalls": 100000000,
    "price": 6.99,
    "currency": "USD",
    "priceText": "$6.99",
    "free": false,
    "inAppPurchases": true,
    "inAppPurchasesRange": "$0.99 - $49.99 per item",
    "containsAds": false,
    "contentRating": "Everyone 10+",
    "updated": "2026-10-21T17:09:47+00:00",
    "version": "1.26.60.4",
    "androidVersion": "8.0",
    "released": "2011-08-15",
    "releasedText": "Aug 15, 2011",
    "summary": "Millions of crafters have smashed billions of blocks! Now you can join the fun!",
    "description": "Dive into an open world of building, crafting, and survival in the ultimate sandbox adventure. Gather resource...",
    "icon": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/tI4StRSPVhpGJH5R013naszLUawOjao1ya8FvyaNO7XY_cJFHFqo1EFaEJv_7zz3rRJ5lEpLiw14ZqQLCOYc",
    "screenshots": [
        "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/ywPBuExmYGLE6oL7QENmI7wOxMPOU-XatzosE6M4bgXudBsMQWcKp1QHhHrJM1QeTadoVo7lnpO5O12WyzlYQA",
        "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/BURZszeq4bCuHl-KY-oAALOssOcj_jJmZOrbA21zSQEwtg92fv02Us8pU94cvggw08gBTMKC2bVSVm6opWhl7A"
    ],
    "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe&hl=en&gl=us",
    "language": "en",
    "country": "us",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-11-02T22:25:53+00:00"
}
```

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `appId` | Package name |
| `title` | App name |
| `developer`, `developerId` | Developer name, and the name or numeric ID used in the developer page URL (usable in `developerIds`) |
| `developerWebsite` | Public website listed by the developer |
| `category`, `genre` | Category ID (`GAME_ARCADE`) and its name in the page language |
| `score` | Average rating, 1 to 5 |
| `ratingsCount`, `reviewsCount` | Number of ratings and of written reviews |
| `histogram` | Number of ratings per star (keys `1` to `5`) |
| `installs`, `minInstalls` | Public installs range as displayed (`100,000,000+`) and its lower bound |
| `price`, `currency`, `priceText`, `free` | Price in currency units (0 when free), ISO currency, price as displayed, free flag |
| `inAppPurchases`, `inAppPurchasesRange` | In-app purchases flag and displayed price range |
| `containsAds` | `true` when the page shows "Contains ads" |
| `contentRating` | Content rating for the country (`Teen`, `PEGI 7`...) |
| `updated` | Last update, ISO 8601 UTC |
| `version`, `androidVersion` | Current version and minimum Android version; `null` when Google Play shows "Varies with device" |
| `released`, `releasedText` | Release date as ISO date (English pages only) and as displayed |
| `summary`, `description` | Short description and full description (plain text) |
| `icon`, `screenshots` | Image URLs |
| `url`, `language`, `country`, `scrapedAt` | App page URL, locale requested, scrape time |

### Pricing

Pay-per-event, no start fee: **$1.60 per 1,000 apps** (event `APP`) on the Apify Free plan, lower on paid plans. You only pay for results pushed to the dataset.

| Apify plan | Price per 1,000 apps |
|---|---|
| Free | $1.60 |
| Starter | $1.40 |
| Scale | $1.20 |
| Business | $0.96 |

Set a maximum cost per run in the run options: the Actor stops cleanly when it is reached.

### Limitations

- **No keyword search**: Google Play's robots.txt disallows `/store/search`. Use package names, developers or categories.
- **First page only** for developers and categories: the "load more" endpoint is under `/_`, which robots.txt disallows. A category gives about 30 to 60 apps; a developer page gives the apps Google Play shows on it (6 for Spotify AB, 11 for Google LLC on 2026-11-02), not necessarily the full catalogue.
- Category lists depend on `country` and `language` (34 apps for `GAME_PUZZLE` in `fr`/`fr` against 56 in `en`/`us` on 2026-11-02).
- `installs` is the public range shown by Google Play, not an exact count.
- `version` and `androidVersion` are `null` for apps whose page shows "Varies with device".
- `released` is an ISO date only when `language` is English; otherwise use `releasedText`.
- Apps not available in the selected country are reported as not found and skipped.
- Developer email and postal address are not returned.

### Related Actors

- [Google Play Reviews Scraper - Ratings, Replies and App Versions](https://apify.com/sweet_stickball/google-play-reviews-scraper) — Google Play reviews scraper and API alternative: extract Android app reviews with star rating, text, date, thumbs-up count, app version and developer reply.
- [App Store Reviews Scraper - iOS & Google Play Reviews](https://apify.com/sweet_stickball/app-store-reviews-scraper) — Scrape app reviews and ratings from the Apple App Store and Google Play: review text, rating, date, app version and app metadata.

# Actor input Schema

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

Package names (com.spotify.music) or Google Play app URLs (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music).

## `developerIds` (type: `array`):

Developer names as shown on Google Play (Spotify AB), numeric developer IDs (5700313618786177705) or developer page URLs. Returns the apps listed on the developer page (first page only).

## `categories` (type: `array`):

Google Play category IDs (GAME_PUZZLE, COMMUNICATION, MUSIC_AND_AUDIO...) or category page URLs. Returns the apps shown on the first page of the category (about 30 to 60 apps).

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

Two-letter Google Play country code (us, gb, fr, de, in...). Sets prices, currency and availability.

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

Language code of the texts (en, fr, de, pt-BR...). The released date is returned as an ISO date only for English.

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

Maximum number of apps returned in total (app IDs first, then developer apps, then category apps).

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "appIds": [
    "com.spotify.music",
    "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp"
  ],
  "developerIds": [
    "Spotify AB",
    "5700313618786177705"
  ],
  "categories": [
    "GAME_PUZZLE",
    "COMMUNICATION"
  ],
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

Dataset items shown with the 'apps' view.

# 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.spotify.music",
        "com.duolingo"
    ],
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("sweet_stickball/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 = {
    "appIds": [
        "com.spotify.music",
        "com.duolingo",
    ],
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("sweet_stickball/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 '{
  "appIds": [
    "com.spotify.music",
    "com.duolingo"
  ],
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call sweet_stickball/google-play-apps-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,sweet_stickball/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/F7BeARZKIuxU3McXM/builds/Te3gFquRPPX8wHiBo/openapi.json