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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Brand Awareness Campaigns

Compare mobile acquisition cost benchmarks by industry, region, and platform.

Cost Per App Install (Brand Awareness campaigns)

September 2025 - August 2026

About this data

Facebook advertising cost benchmarks

Facebook advertising costs vary by industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objective. Ad costs vary across industries because of competition, audience demographics, and conversion value. Geographic targeting affects ad costs through regional competition and user engagement. Brand Awareness campaigns typically reach a broad audience at lower costs and optimize for impressions rather than actions. The data shows median values across multiple campaigns. Results can vary with ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

A small share of campaigns has extremely high CPI values. Those outliers can inflate an average. The median is the midpoint across campaigns, so it better represents a typical result.

Factors that affect Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score. Higher quality ads can lower costs.
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality. Costs often increase during holiday periods.
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

The data shows industry median benchmarks. Costs can vary with targeting, creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

The dataset includes over $3B in Facebook ad spend from thousands of ad accounts that use Superads to analyze and improve campaigns. Every data point is anonymized and aggregated. It does not expose an individual advertiser.

The dataset updates as new ad data is available.

What's a good CPI for iOS vs Android in 2026?

iOS CPIs often range from $2 to $5 or more. Android is usually cheaper, between $1 and $3. Your CPI will depend on geo, creative, and optimization goal.

Why is my app install cost higher in some countries?

Some regions like the US, UK, and Canada have higher competition and stricter privacy regulations, which drive up costs. Countries with lower purchasing power typically have cheaper CPIs.

What creatives drive the lowest CPI on Facebook?

Short videos that show app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals can lower CPI.

Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

Optimizing for installs increases volume. Optimizing for actions such as signups or purchases brings higher-quality users. Choose based on your goals and the importance of post-install behavior.

How do I lower CPI without tanking app retention or quality?

Align creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude people who already installed. Test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users rather than all installers.