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

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Cost Per App Install for Fitness & Training Centers in United States

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.
  • This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Fitness & Training Centers and target country United States compared to the global trend.
  • Overall level: United States Fitness & Training Centers ran above market most months, averaging $19.49 per app install vs a global baseline of $11.31 (+72% higher) across Oct 2024–Jun 2025.
  • Volatility: The selected series shows moderate month-to-month volatility (avg absolute change ~28%), far steadier than the baseline (~68%).
  • Seasonality: A pronounced New Year spike appears in January for the selected data; the global baseline instead surges in June.
  • Relative position: Above market in 8 of 9 overlapping months; below market only in June.

Overview of the United States Fitness & Training Centers trend

  • Timeframe covered: Oct 2024–Jun 2025.
  • Average: $19.49 per install; median of monthly medians: $17.22.
  • High/low:
  • High: $31.18 in January 2025.
  • Low: $15.05 in June 2025.
  • Range: $16.13 across the period.
  • Change from first to last month: Down 12.6% (from $17.22 in Oct 2024 to $15.05 in Jun 2025).
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • Largest increase: +93.7% in January vs December.
  • Largest decline: -30.0% in March vs February.
  • Average absolute MoM change: ~28%.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overlapping months (Oct 2024–Jun 2025) baseline average: $11.31; median: $10.43.
  • Baseline high/low:
  • High: $26.21 in June 2025.
  • Low: $6.20 in October 2024.
  • Baseline change from first to last month: Up 323% (Oct to Jun), driven by a sharp June increase.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Selected above baseline in eight months, typically by 35%–390% (1.35x to 4.9x).
  • Notably below baseline only in June (selected $15.05 vs baseline $26.21, -43%).
  • Volatility: Baseline average absolute MoM change ~68%, much choppier than the selected series.

Seasonal patterns and notable months

  • Q4 vs Q1 (selected):
  • Q4 (Oct–Dec) average: $17.54.
  • Q1 (Jan–Mar) average: $23.82, reflecting a clear New Year surge common to fitness apps.
  • Q4 vs Q1 (baseline):
  • Q4 average: $9.67.
  • Q1 average: $8.20, indicating no comparable global spike.
  • June divergence:
  • The selected series trends down to its period low in June ($15.05).
  • The global baseline spikes to its period high in June ($26.21), briefly placing the selected below market.
  • Q4 dynamics:
  • Selected sees a moderate bump in November and a dip in December.
  • The baseline shows mixed Q4 movement, not a consistent holiday uplift for app installs.

Monthly highlights at a glance

  • January 2025: Peak for United States Fitness & Training Centers at $31.18 (+93.7% vs December), far above global levels (+390% vs baseline).
  • March–May 2025: Normalization phase with costs trending downward toward mid-teens.
  • June 2025: Lowest point for the selected data ($15.05) while the baseline reaches its highest.

Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and United States 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 United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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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United States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

What's a good CPI for iOS vs Android in 2025?

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 showing app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals help lower your CPI.

Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

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?

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.