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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Gaming in Israel

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Cost Per App Install for Gaming in Israel

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Cost-per-app-install for Gaming in Israel sits well below market: the October–November average is 0.235, versus a global baseline average of 12.675 (≈98.1% lower).
  • The selected series declines from October to November (-27.7% month over month), diverging from the global pattern, which jumps sharply into November.
  • Seasonal signals in the baseline show a lift in November (Q4) and pronounced peaks mid-year and late Q3, while Israel’s two-month view trends downward.
  • Volatility is limited in the selected data (one MoM move of -0.076), whereas the global series varies widely (4.23x spread between min and max).
  • This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Scope and context

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Gaming and target country Israel compared to the global trend. All figures reflect monthly medians.

Selected time-series highlights

  • Coverage: 2024-10 to 2024-11.
  • Monthly values: Oct 0.273; Nov 0.197.
  • Average: 0.235 across the period.
  • High/low: High in Oct (0.273); low in Nov (0.197); range 0.076.
  • Change from first to last month: -27.7% (from 0.273 to 0.197), indicating a short-term softening.
  • Volatility: One observed MoM move of -0.076 (-27.7%).

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: 2024-10 to 2025-09.
  • Average: 12.675.
  • High/low: High in Jun 2025 (26.212); low in Oct 2024 (6.195); range 20.017; max/min ratio 4.23x.
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Oct → Nov 2024: up from 6.195 to 14.280 (+130.6%), a strong Q4 lift.
  • Nov → Dec 2024: down to 8.524 (-40.3%).
  • Mid-year peak: Jun 2025 (26.212); late Q3 surge: Sep 2025 (22.991).
  • First-to-last change: +271% from Oct 2024 (6.195) to Sep 2025 (22.991), underscoring sustained elevation over the period.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level comparison:
  • Selected average (Oct–Nov): 0.235.
  • Baseline overall average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 12.675 → selected is ≈98.1% below market.
  • Baseline average for the same months (Oct–Nov 2024): 10.238 → selected is ≈97.7% below market.
  • Highs/lows:
  • Selected high (0.273) is far below the baseline low (6.195).
  • Volatility and direction:
  • In November, Israel declines (-27.7% MoM) while the global baseline spikes (+130.6% MoM), marking a counter-seasonal move relative to the broader market.

Seasonality and timeline context

  • The global baseline shows typical holiday-season behavior with a sharp rise into November and variability through December.
  • Additional seasonal strength appears mid-year (June peak) and late Q3 (September surge).
  • Over the two months available, Israel’s Gaming cost-per-app-install trends downward, running below average and counter to the November lift seen globally.

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

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

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