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October 2024 - October 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
Across Oct 2024–Sep 2025, the global baseline for cost-per-app-install averaged 12.67 with a median of 11.44. The lowest month was October 2024 at 6.20, and the highest was June 2025 at 26.21. The series rose from 6.20 in October 2024 to 22.99 in September 2025, a +271% increase.
Volatility was pronounced: the average absolute month-to-month change was approximately 60.9%. Notable swings included:
Seasonality by quarter (average per month within each quarter) shows a clear lift from mid-year onward:
These patterns indicate relatively lower acquisition costs around Q4 and Q1, followed by elevated levels in Q2 and Q3, with visible spikes in June and September.
Because the Energy and Mining selection for Great Britain contains no observations in this period, a direct comparison (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends) cannot be determined. The global baseline provides directional context only, highlighting an upward trajectory and high variability through mid and late 2025.
Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Energy and Mining and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Energy and Mining industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.
Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.
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Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions
CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.
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.
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.
Short videos showing app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals help lower your CPI.
Optimizing for installs gets volume, but optimizing for actions like signups or purchases brings higher quality users. It depends on your goals and how much post-install behavior matters.
Align your creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude users who already installed. You can also test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users, not just all installers.
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