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ASO vs Apple Search Ads: What to Choose and When?

Practical differences between organic ASO and paid ASA for efficient acquisition.

ASO improves conversion and organic visibility; ASA captures intent with keywords. Recommended start: strong ASO foundation (listing, creatives, ratings) then ASA with SKAGs/Exact+SearchMatch to capture demand and test messaging.

Rule: if listing CVR increases ≥15% after ASO, ASA performs better with lower CPA.

Updated: Oct 13 2025

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