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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

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Cost Per App Install for Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-app-install benchmarks: summary and takeaways

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Fitness & Training Centers and target country Canada compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • Overall level: Canada’s Fitness & Training Centers cost-per-app-install averaged 5.50 across Sep 2024–Jun 2025, about 47% below the global baseline (10.37) over the same months.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month movement averaged 2.86 for Canada versus 5.69 for the baseline—roughly half the volatility.
  • Seasonality: Canada spiked early in Q4 (October) and then declined steadily into H1, while the global series rose in Q4 and surged in June.
  • Highs/lows: Canada peaked in October (17.22) and reached its low in June (1.83). The baseline peaked in June (26.21) and was lowest in September (1.98).
  • Trajectory: From the first to the last observed month, Canada fell 76.6% (7.81 to 1.83). The baseline rose sharply (+1,224%) across the same window (1.98 to 26.21).

Selected trend highlights: Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

  • Average: 5.50; Median: 2.82
  • High: 17.22 (Oct 2024); Low: 1.83 (Jun 2025); Range: 15.39
  • First-to-last change: -76.6% (Sep 2024 to Jun 2025)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change of 2.86
  • Notable moves:
  • Sharp October spike to 17.22 (+9.40 vs. September)
  • Rapid normalization: November dropped 47.7% from October; December fell a further 35.3%
  • Stable, low-cost run through Q1–Q2 2025 (2.53–2.97 from January to May), finishing at 1.83 in June

Comparison to global baseline

  • Average level: 10.37 baseline vs. 5.50 in Canada (47% lower in Canada)
  • High/low:
  • Baseline high: 26.21 in June; low: 1.98 in September; range: 24.23
  • Canada high: 17.22 in October; low: 1.83 in June
  • Volatility: Baseline average month-to-month change 5.69 (vs. Canada 2.86)
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in early Q4: September (+~295% vs. baseline) and October (+~178%)
  • Below market from November onward: November (-~37%), December (-~32%), January (-~60%), February (-~77%), March (-~62%), April (-~74%), May (-~76%), June (-~93%)
  • Notable baseline dynamics:
  • Elevated Q4 (14.28 in November, 8.52 in December)
  • Large mid-year surge: +151% from May (10.43) to June (26.21)

Seasonal patterns and what stood out

  • Canada showed a pronounced October spike, then steadily easing costs through the holiday period and into H1, culminating in the series low by June.
  • The global baseline followed more classic seasonality—higher in Q4 and a pronounced upswing into June—whereas Canada’s industry-country slice ran comparatively low and stable from January onward, well below average and in line with a sustained cooling trend.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and Canada 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 Fitness & Training Centers industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Canada, 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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Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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