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Cost Per App Install for Wellness & Holistic Health 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.
  • For Wellness & Holistic Health in the United States, cost-per-app-install (CPI) averaged $10.10 over the period, with a typical (median) month at $6.18.
  • A single October 2024 spike to $51.24 drove most volatility; excluding that anomaly, month-to-month movement was modest.
  • Compared to the global baseline, the United States Wellness & Holistic Health CPI was generally below market: 14.8% lower on average, and lower in 10 of 13 months.
  • Seasonality: the global trend shows Q4 elevation (notably November) and strong mid-year peaks (June, September). The United States Wellness & Holistic Health series diverged with an outsized October spike, then normalized through winter and spring.

Scope and dataset

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

United States, Wellness & Holistic Health: trend overview

  • Level and range:
  • Average: $10.10; median: $6.18.
  • High: $51.24 in Oct 2024; low: $4.02 in Nov 2024.
  • Most months fall between $4 and $12.
  • Change over time:
  • From Sep 2024 ($4.24) to Sep 2025 ($5.03): +18.6%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: $10.94, heavily influenced by October.
  • Excluding the Oct spike and the immediate reversal in November, underlying month-to-month change averages $3.71.
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct 2024 surged to $51.24, then fell 92% to $4.02 in Nov 2024.
  • Secondary elevations: Apr 2025 ($11.97), Jun 2025 ($11.15), Aug 2025 ($9.06).

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline levels:
  • Average: $11.85; median: $11.36.
  • High: $26.21 (Jun 2025); low: $1.98 (Sep 2024).
  • First-to-last move: $1.98 to $22.99 (+1,061%), reflecting broad market escalation by late 2025.
  • Relative positioning of the United States Wellness & Holistic Health series:
  • Overall average is 14.8% below the global baseline ($10.10 vs. $11.85).
  • 2025 YTD (Jan–Sep): $7.28 vs. $13.68 globally (46.8% lower).
  • Above market in only 3 of 13 months (Sep and Oct 2024; Apr 2025); below market in the other 10 months.
  • Largest overage: Oct 2024 at $51.24, about 8.3x the global baseline that month ($6.20).
  • Largest underage: Sep 2025 at $5.03 vs. $22.99 globally (≈78% below).
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Global baseline average month-to-month change: $6.31.
  • United States Wellness & Holistic Health: higher on paper ($10.94) due to October; underlying volatility excluding that event is lower than global ($3.71 vs. $6.31).

Seasonal patterns

  • Global seasonality: costs typically lift in Q4 (notably November) and peak again mid-year (June and September).
  • United States Wellness & Holistic Health: an atypical pattern with an outsized October 2024 spike, then reversion to a lower, stable range across winter and spring.

Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health 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 Wellness & Holistic Health 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.