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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Israel

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Cost Per App Install for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Israel

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across the full period, cost per app install in SaaS & Cloud Platforms for Israel averaged 22.01, roughly 2.0x higher than the global baseline average of 10.92.
  • The selected trend peaked in March 2025 at 55.17 and hit a low in August 2025 at 0.45, indicating a very wide range. Global highs and lows over the same timeframe were 26.21 (June 2025) and 1.98 (September 2024), respectively.
  • Month-to-month volatility was elevated: average absolute change of 57.9% for Israel vs. 75.4% globally.
  • Clear seasonal shape: a run-up from Q4 into a sharp Q1–Q2 escalation (peaking in March), followed by an abrupt mid-summer drop in July–August. Globally, Q4 and early Q2 also show cost intensification, with a notable June spike.

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

Trend highlights for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Israel

  • Average (Sep 2024–Aug 2025): 22.01
  • High: 55.17 (Mar 2025)
  • Low: 0.45 (Aug 2025)
  • First-to-last change: down 96% (from 11.27 in Sep 2024 to 0.45 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 57.9%
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4: costs rose from 7.43 (Oct) to 15.96 (Nov) before easing to 13.98 (Dec).
  • Q1–Q2 surge: 12.50 (Jan) to 36.39 (Feb) to 55.17 (Mar); remained elevated through June (43.21).
  • Mid-summer drop: 0.75 (Jul) and 0.45 (Aug), the lowest two months in the series.

For context, the Sep–Jun average was 26.30, indicating that the July–August trough heavily pulled down the full-period average.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average (over matching months): 10.92; Israel’s 22.01 ran about 2.0x above market overall.
  • High vs. high: Israel 55.17 (Mar 2025) vs. global 26.21 (Jun 2025) — Israel’s peak was ~110% higher.
  • Low vs. low: Israel 0.45 (Aug 2025) vs. global 1.98 (Sep 2024) — Israel dipped below market at the trough.
  • First-to-last change: global rose from 1.98 (Sep 2024) to 15.00 (Aug 2025), up 658%, while Israel fell 96% across the same window.
  • Quarter-by-quarter positioning:
  • Q4 average: Israel 12.46 vs. global 9.67 — modestly above market.
  • Q1 average: Israel 34.68 vs. global 8.20 — well above market (notably Mar: 55.17 vs. 6.87, ~8x).
  • Q2 average: Israel 36.76 vs. global 16.05 — above market.
  • Q3 average (Jul–Aug): Israel 0.60 vs. global 13.68 — significantly below market.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonal pattern aligns with common Facebook Ads benchmarks where costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. In this dataset, both Israel and the global baseline rose into November.
  • The most pronounced elevation for Israel occurred in Q1–Q2, culminating in March, remaining high through June, then dropping sharply in July–August. The global trend also intensified in June.
  • Volatility was high in both series, with the Israel series exhibiting extreme mid-year movements relative to earlier months.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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 SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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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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.

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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.