App Store Search Scraper

📌 What app search data can you collect from regional Apple App Store results?

This template collects query URL, app name and URL, app introduction, icon URL, rating, and rating count for submitted search terms and selected countries or regions. It is useful for app market analysts, mobile product teams, and competitive intelligence teams.

Data is collected from Apple App Store. The Apple App Store is a marketplace for discovering and downloading apps across supported countries and regions.

💰 Pricing

This template is currently free of charge and has no per-line usage fee. Octoparse plan or resource limits may still apply.

📦 Output

App Store Search Scraper returns these fields:

• Query_URL
• App_name
• App_URL
• App_introduction
• App_icon_URL
• App_rating
• App_rating_count

{
  "Query_URL": "https://apps.apple.com/us/iphone/search?term=music",
  "App_name": "Spotify: Music and Podcasts",
  "App_URL": "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spotify-music-and-podcasts/id324684580",
  "App_introduction": "Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks",
  "App_icon_URL": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/a2/ee/50/a2ee50e0-e6b6-b966-b461-04a501f44c8f/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-7-0-0-85-220.png/96x96ia-75.jpg",
  "App_rating": "4.8 Stars",
  "App_rating_count": "38M"
}

🎯 Use Cases

• Build competitor app lists using app names and URLs.
• Compare app reputation using ratings and rating counts.
• Review positioning using app introductions.
• Compare search visibility across selected countries or regions using query URLs.

🐙 Why Octoparse

• Built for Apple App Store: The automation applies each selected country or region, searches the App Store for each submitted term, loops through the returned app cards, and exports one structured row per app.
• Inputs match the workflow: The form uses Select countries or regions (multiple choice) (up to 200 entries), Search term (up to 10,000 entries), and Device type.
• Fields stay connected: App Store Search Scraper returns App_name, Query_URL, App_rating, App_URL, and App_introduction in the same structured dataset.
• Ready for repeat use: After App Store Search Scraper runs locally or in the cloud, schedule eligible tasks and export the rows for spreadsheets, dashboards, APIs, or AI workflows.

📝 Input

Complete the following fields:

• Device type (Required) — Select a device type. Available options: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, TV.
• Select countries or regions (multiple choice) (Required) — Select countries or regions (multiple choice).
• Search term (Required) — Search term. Up to 10,000 entries per run.

🚀 How to Use

1. Open App Store Search Scraper and click Try it!.
2. Complete Select countries or regions (multiple choice), Search term, and Device type using the formats and limits shown in the Input section.
3. Choose a local or cloud run in Octoparse and start the task.
4. Review fields such as App_name, Query_URL, and App_rating, then export the rows in the format you need.

💡 Tips

• Start with a small, representative Select countries or regions (multiple choice) selection before scaling the task.
• Use App_name and Query_URL when checking duplicates or comparing repeated exports.

❓ FAQ

How many entries can App Store Search Scraper accept in Select countries or regions (multiple choice) per run?

Enter up to 200 values in Select countries or regions (multiple choice) per run.

Which Apple App Store pages does App Store Search Scraper process?

The workflow is configured for search-result pages and returns fields such as App_name, Query_URL, App_rating, and App_URL.

What can I use data from App Store Search Scraper for?

Build competitor app lists using app names and URLs.

🔗 Related Templates

• App Store Reviews Scraper — Use App Store Reviews Scraper when review- or comment-level records are needed.
• Google Play Scraper — Use Google Play Scraper to collect app search results, app details and reviews from Google Play.