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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Entertainment in Brazil

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Cost Per App Install for Entertainment in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, Entertainment in Brazil shows cost-per-app-install levels far below the global benchmark throughout the observed months.
  • Average cost-per-app-install for the selection is 0.683, versus 12.902 for the global baseline across the same months—about 95% below market.
  • High and low for the selection: 1.348 in April 2025 (peak) and 0.120 in February 2025 (trough), an 11.3x spread. Month-to-month volatility is very high (average absolute change ~363%), compared with the baseline’s ~61%.
  • From first to last observed month (Nov 2024 to Aug 2025), the selection declined 29%, while the baseline for the same window rose ~5%.
  • Seasonal cues: global costs typically rise in Q4 (notably November) and surge mid-year (June) and into early fall (September). The Brazil Entertainment series stays well below market but shows a dip in February and rebounds in April and August.

Dataset and scope

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Entertainment and target country Brazil compared to the global trend. Figures represent monthly medians.

Selected trend overview: Entertainment in Brazil

  • Average: 0.683 across five observed months.
  • High/low: 1.348 (April 2025) and 0.120 (February 2025).
  • First-to-last change: -29% (1.020 in November 2024 to 0.723 in August 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month percent change ≈ 363%, reflecting sharp swings:
  • Nov 2024 → Feb 2025: -88%
  • Feb → Apr: +1,027%
  • Apr → Jul: -85%
  • Jul → Aug: +254%
  • Notable moves: deep dip in February, spike in April, another dip in July, rebound into August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overlapping-month average: selection 0.683 vs baseline 12.902 (≈95% lower).
  • Monthly relative positioning:
  • November 2024: 1.020 vs 14.280 (≈93% below market)
  • February 2025: 0.120 vs 11.361 (≈99% below)
  • April 2025: 1.348 vs 11.515 (≈88% below)
  • July 2025: 0.204 vs 12.353 (≈98% below)
  • August 2025: 0.723 vs 15.000 (≈95% below)
  • Baseline dynamics (full series for context): average 12.675; low 6.195 (October 2024), high 26.212 (June 2025); first-to-last change (Oct 2024 → Sep 2025) +271%; average absolute month-to-month change ~61%.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global seasonality is clear: strong Q4 lift (notably November), mid-year peaks (June), and a renewed rise in early fall (September). This aligns with increased competition around holidays and major campaign periods.
  • Brazil Entertainment remains consistently below average globally, yet exhibits pronounced intra-year volatility: a February trough, April peak, mid-year softening in July, and a late-summer rebound in August.

Monthly highlights (selection)

  • Lowest observed month: February 2025 at 0.120.
  • Highest observed month: April 2025 at 1.348.
  • Largest single-month rise: February → April (+1,027%).
  • Largest single-month drop: November → February (-88%).

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and Brazil helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

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 Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Brazil, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. 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.

Why we use median instead of average

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.

Key Factors Affecting 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.)

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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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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Brazil Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3–4Carnival
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Tiradentes Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 19Corpus Christi
Sep 7Independence Day
Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 15Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 20Black Awareness Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas), Late November (Black Friday), Children's Day (Oct 12)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Carnival and Independence Day due to increased social activity. Children's Day (Oct 12) and Black Friday could see sharp spikes in competition. December (Christmas) may surge e‑commerce traffic, prompting high CPMs. Extended holiday weekends could shift ad engagement patterns.

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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.

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

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