Independently researched ranking
Best Marketing Agencies for Mobile Apps (2026)
11 marketing agencies for mobile apps compared on user acquisition, app store optimisation, creator work and pricing, picked from the 15 agencies we reviewed.
- Agencies reviewed
- 15
- Median minimum
- $10,000/mo
- Top hourly band
- $150–$199
- Offer AI search
- 20%
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 11 best marketing agencies for mobile apps
- Best marketing agency for mobile apps by need
- How much marketing agencies for mobile apps cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a marketing agency for mobile apps
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a marketing agency for mobile apps does
- FAQ
- More marketing agencies for mobile apps
- Related rankings
Which marketing agency for mobile apps is best?
The best marketing agencies for mobile apps in 2026 are Moburst for broad app growth and ASO, Admiral Media for paid acquisition with AI creative, Phiture for mobile growth consulting, App Guardians for app-first acquisition and retention, and inBeat for creator-led campaigns. Nearly all of the 15 agencies we reviewed list mobile apps. The median minimum is $10,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- Nearly all of the 15 agencies we reviewed list mobile apps as a client type, and four, Phiture, Gummicube, AppAgent and App Guardians, are app-first, so ask every shortlisted agency for app install or retention case studies.
- The median minimum for a mobile app marketing agency in our pool is $10,000 a month, and 60% of agencies sit in the premium band above $5,000.
- App-first specialists price high: Phiture and AppAgent list $25,000+ minimums on Clutch, while inBeat starts at $5,000 and Favoured at $1,000, so match the agency to your funding stage.
- The most common hourly band is $150 to $199, quoted by 56% of agencies that publish rates, so budget for senior time.
- Creator and UGC content can double as paid ad creative. Agencies like inBeat and Favoured build creative and media together, which matters for creative fatigue.
Best marketing agencies for mobile apps compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moburst | Overall for app growth and ASO | $5,000 | ★4.9 (44) |
| 2 | Admiral Media | Paid UA with AI-made creative | $5,000 | ★4.9 (49) |
| 3 | Phiture | Mobile growth consulting | $25,000 | ★4.9 (21) |
| 4 | App Guardians | App-first UA and subscriptions | $10,000 | ★4.8 (30) |
| 5 | inBeat | Overall for creator-led app growth | $5,000 | ★4.8 |
| 6 | Favoured | TikTok and ASO on smaller budgets | $1,000 | ★4.6 (39) |
| 7 | Gummicube | App store optimisation | $5,000 | ★5.0 (7) |
| 8 | AppAgent | Mobile game user acquisition | $25,000 | ★4.9 (34) |
| 9 | Metric Theory (Media.Monks) | Large-scale paid user acquisition | $10,000 | ★4.5 |
| 10 | NeoReach | Data-led creator campaigns | $10,000 | ★4.5 |
| 11 | Paper Moose | Brand and video creative | $10,000 | — |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 11 best marketing agencies for mobile apps in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for app growth and ASO
Moburst
Mobile-first marketing agency for app growth, ASO, paid media and creative
Moburst is a New York mobile-first agency, founded in 2013, with 51 to 200 staff and roots in app store optimisation. Services run from app marketing and media buying to creative, influencer work, SEO and AEO, plus analytics. It names Samsung, Reddit, Calm and Uber in case studies, and its 44 Clutch reviews average 4.9. Clutch lists a $5,000 minimum, and it has built proprietary AI tools for social intent scanning and ad analysis.
Notable clients
- Samsung
- Uber
- Calm
- Discovery
- Deezer
Watch out
Its wide menu makes it less specialised than app-only user acquisition shops, and pricing is not published.
#2Best for paid UA with AI-made creative
Admiral Media
Performance marketing and AI creative agency for mobile apps, games and ecommerce
Admiral Media is a Dubai-based performance agency, founded in 2019, that makes the ads and buys the media for mobile apps, games and ecommerce. It covers mobile user acquisition, paid social and search, ASO, CRM and retention, and AI creative packages with a stated per-ad starting price. Named clients include Fastic, NeuroNation, ChatPDF and TIER, and its 49 Clutch reviews average 4.9. It is a Google Premier Partner.
Notable clients
- Fastic
- NeuroNation
- BIGVU
- ChatPDF
- Azar
- Miles
Watch out
Pricing beyond the creative packages is not listed, and it works remotely across many markets, so contact may span time zones.
#3Best for mobile growth consulting
Phiture
Mobile growth consultancy for app teams across ASO, performance marketing and CRM
Phiture is a Berlin mobile growth consultancy, founded in 2016, covering app store optimisation, performance marketing, CRM and retention, creative and subscription revenue. It publishes a Mobile Growth Stack framework and builds proprietary tools. Clutch reviews name clients such as Bumble, Yelp, SoundCloud and Tubi, and its 21 reviews average 4.9, with communication and subject knowledge praised. Clutch lists a $25,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Spotify
- KAYAK
- Opera
- Headspace
- Wargaming
- Vevo
Watch out
Clutch cost scores trail its other scores, with some reviewers calling it pricey, and the listed rate runs $200 to $300 an hour.
#4Best for app-first UA and subscriptions
App Guardians
Mobile-first advertising and growth agency for app user acquisition, ASO and retention
App Guardians is a Vancouver mobile-first agency, founded in 2018, with about 70% of its Clutch service mix in app marketing. One team covers paid user acquisition, Apple Search Ads, paid social and UGC creative, ASO, retention and CRM, and subscription revenue. It publishes case studies with ROAS and install figures, names clients such as Keap and Amwell, and holds 30 Clutch reviews averaging 4.8.
Notable clients
- Keap
- ThinkUp
- Alma
- Sentry Parental Control
- Amwell
- Live Well by Zurich
Watch out
Clutch shows a $10,000+ minimum with typical projects at $25,000 to $100,000, and some reviewers found creative deliverables weaker than the growth work.
#5Best overall for creator-led app growth
inBeat
Micro-influencer and UGC agency for performance-driven DTC and app growth
inBeat is a Montreal micro-influencer and UGC agency that lists mobile apps among its industries and ties creator content directly to paid social creative needs. It combines influencer marketing, TikTok marketing, paid media and user acquisition, with named clients across SaaS, DTC, dating and app verticals, including Bumble. It holds a 4.8 rating and starts from $5,000, which is accessible for a funded app launch.
Notable clients
- 7-Eleven
- HelloFresh
- Square
- Bumble
- Nestle
- Nordstrom
Watch out
It is less suited to brand-prestige campaigns needing celebrity names, and its performance focus may underweight brand lift.
#6Best for TikTok and ASO on smaller budgets
Favoured
Employee-owned London paid social, TikTok and app growth agency for DTC brands
Favoured is an employee-owned London paid social, TikTok and app growth agency that offers app marketing covering app store optimisation and user acquisition. Creative is produced in-house, from UGC to motion graphics. It holds 39 Clutch reviews averaging 4.6, the latest from July 2026, reports £500K in sales for Durex UK on TikTok, and starts from a $1,000 Clutch minimum.
Notable clients
- Oddbox
- Elvie
- Durex
- Teapigs
- Go Ape
- Snag
Watch out
Reviews are mixed in places, including one very negative account citing unprofitable campaigns, and the team has little enterprise experience.
#7Best for app store optimisation
Gummicube
App store optimisation agency with proprietary ASO technology for apps and games
Gummicube is a San Jose ASO agency, founded in 2010, with proprietary DATACUBE and Splitcube tools for keyword research and listing tests. It also covers conversion testing, Apple Search Ads and Google Ads, creative, and launch promotion for apps and games. Named clients include Microsoft, LinkedIn, Bethesda and Grubhub, and all seven of its Clutch reviews rate it 5.0, praising organisation and data-driven work.
Notable clients
- Microsoft
- Bethesda
- Grubhub
- Gameloft
- McAfee
Watch out
Only seven Clutch reviews exist, scope is narrower than full growth agencies, and reviewers say cost can be high for startups.
#8Best for mobile game user acquisition
AppAgent
Mobile game marketing agency for user acquisition, ASO, creative and monetisation
AppAgent is a mobile games marketing agency based in Lewes, Delaware, founded in 2016, covering user acquisition, ASO, creative and monetisation. A GamePlan audit gives a starting point, and it names Supercell, Scopely, Goodgame Studios and 505 Games as clients. It won App Growth Awards in 2018, 2020 and 2022, per Clutch, where its 34 reviews average 4.9 with communication and strategic insight praised.
Notable clients
- Supercell
- Scopely
- Goodgame Studios
- Innogames
- 505 Games
- Square Enix
Watch out
It serves games only, Clutch lists a $25,000+ minimum, and a few reviewers wanted new strategies proposed more often.
#9Best for large-scale paid user acquisition
Metric Theory (Media.Monks)
Performance media specialist now operating inside the Media.Monks global network.
Monks, formerly Metric Theory, is a San Francisco performance media specialist now inside the Media.Monks global network, covering search, paid social, programmatic and mobile. User acquisition is a listed industry, and named clients include Lyft and GoFundMe. Media.Monks ownership adds creative and production resources. It starts from $10,000 and suits an app with a serious paid budget and a need for integrated channels.
Notable clients
- GoFundMe
- Winc
- FabFitFun
- Zenefits
- Lyft
- Optimizely
Watch out
Its identity has blurred into the wider Media.Monks brand, and pricing has drifted upward since the acquisition.
#10Best for data-led creator campaigns
NeoReach
Data-driven full-service influencer marketing with proprietary creator intelligence
NeoReach is an Orlando influencer agency with proprietary creator intelligence and an API, listing apps among many industries and a bench in tech, gaming, crypto and fintech. It covers paid social amplification, UGC, seeding, events and community management, with clients including NVIDIA, Netflix and Robinhood. It starts from $10,000 and suits an app that wants creator programmes at scale.
Notable clients
- NVIDIA
- Netflix
- Walmart
- FanDuel
- Airbnb
- Robinhood
Watch out
The tooling can feel heavy for a simple creator plan, and its broad industry list means some verticals have shallower case libraries.
#11Best for brand and video creative
Paper Moose
Independent B Corp creative agency that tests ads with its own AI tool
Paper Moose is an independent Sydney creative agency and certified B Corp that lists consumer apps among its industries and names Coffee Meets Bagel and Klook as clients. It produces TVC and social video in-house, with post-production and VFX, and tests ads with its own Moose Review tool. It reports winning 10 clients and losing none in 2025, per B&T. It starts from $10,000.
Notable clients
- Klook
- ROLLiN' Insurance
- Uniting NSW.ACT
- Australian Federal Police
- CSIRO
- Real Insurance
Watch out
It has no verified Clutch reviews, the team is small, and it is not an SEO or performance marketing specialist.
Best marketing agency for mobile apps by need
Broad app growth and ASOMoburst
Paid UA with AI-made creativeAdmiral Media
Mobile growth consultingPhiture
App-first UA and subscriptionsApp Guardians
Creator-led user acquisitioninBeat
TikTok and app store growthFavoured
App store optimisation specialistGummicube
Mobile game marketingAppAgent
Data-led creator campaignsNeoReach
Brand and video creativePaper Moose
How much does a marketing agency for mobile apps cost in 2026?
App marketing costs split between agency fees and the media budget. These figures cover agency fees only, taken from the published minimums and hourly rates of the 15 agencies in our directory, a small sample, so treat them as a guide.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 7% | Early apps buying ASO or SEO packages and starter paid social, often from offshore agencies. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 33% | Apps with product-market fit that want creator content, paid social and reporting on a steady cadence. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 60% | Funded apps running large user acquisition budgets with dedicated teams and creative production. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies for mobile apps in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly band is $150 to $199 (56% of the 9 agencies that publish rates), followed by $100 to $149 (22%) and $200 to $300 (11%).
How we chose the best marketing agencies for mobile apps
We started with every agency in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that lists mobile app clients or closely related tech work (15 at the time of writing) and scored each on six criteria. Every profile was researched from the agency's own site plus at least one independent source such as Clutch, trade press or award listings.
- Mobile app fitWhether the agency lists mobile apps, user acquisition or app store optimisation among its work and clients.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients, case studies and results we could attribute to a source.20%
- Reviews and reputationRatings and review volume on Clutch or Google, plus awards.20%
- Creative and channel capabilityStrength in paid social, creators, UGC and creative production.15%
- Pricing transparency and valueWhether minimums are published and how cost compares with scope.10%
- Team and longevityYears in business, team size and ownership stability.10%
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How to choose a marketing agency for mobile apps
- Name the metric that paysDecide whether the goal is installs, activated users, subscribers or revenue per user. Cost per install alone can mislead.
- Match the channel to the appCreator content, TikTok, paid social and app store optimisation suit different categories. Pick agencies strong in the channel your users live in.
- Ask for app proofRequest two case studies from apps in your category with retention or revenue figures, and one reference you can call.
- Check creative capacityApp ads burn out fast. Ask how many creative variants the agency produces each month and who makes them.
- Confirm measurementCheck the team's experience with mobile attribution and how it handles privacy changes in tracking.
- Read the contractCheck minimum terms, who owns ad accounts and creative, and how ad spend and fees are billed.
Questions to ask
- Which apps in our category have you worked with, and what changed in six months?
- Which metric do you optimise: installs, activated users or revenue per user?
- How do you produce and test creative, and how often does it refresh?
- How do you measure installs and retention under current privacy rules?
- Who owns ad accounts, creator contracts and creative if we leave?
- How do you plan to get our app recommended in AI search answers?
Red flags
- Promising a fixed cost per install before testing.
- Reports on installs only, with nothing on retention or revenue.
- No view on creative refresh, despite fast ad fatigue.
- Creator posts with no disclosure or contract terms.
- Agency-owned ad accounts or audiences that you cannot access.
Marketing agency for mobile apps vs freelancer vs in-house
| Specialist agency | Generalist agency | In-house marketer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $15,000+/mo plus ad spend | Similar, with broader channels | Salary plus tools and ad spend |
| Skills covered | User acquisition, creators, ASO | Broad, less app depth | Depends on the hire |
| Speed to start | 2 to 4 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Apps scaling installs and retention | Apps needing web and brand work too | Large apps with steady daily work |
| Main risk | Few agencies list app clients | Generic playbook | Single point of failure |
What does a marketing agency for mobile apps do?
A marketing agency for mobile apps helps app publishers acquire, activate and retain users. Typical work includes paid user acquisition on search and social, creator and UGC campaigns, app store optimisation, creative testing, attribution and retention marketing. The best agencies report on activated users and revenue per user, not only installs, because cheap installs that churn waste budget, and they test creative continuously to keep costs down.
Marketing agency for mobile apps FAQ
What is the best marketing agency for mobile apps?
Moburst is our top pick for broad app growth and ASO. Admiral Media leads for paid acquisition with AI creative, Phiture for mobile growth consulting, App Guardians for app-first acquisition and subscriptions, and inBeat for creator-led campaigns. The right fit depends on your category, channel and budget, so match proof to your app.
How much does mobile app marketing cost per month?
Most agencies on this page start between $1,000 and $25,000 a month for fees, with ad spend extra. The median minimum across the 15 agencies we reviewed is $10,000 a month, 60% are premium, and the most common hourly band is $150 to $199.
How long does it take to see results from app marketing?
Paid campaigns can produce installs within days, but they usually need four to eight weeks to optimise creative and audiences. App store optimisation tends to take a few months. Retention and revenue results arrive later, so agree on checkpoints for activated users.
How do I choose a marketing agency for my app?
Choose on app proof. Ask for case studies from your category with retention or revenue figures, a reference you can call and a plan for creative testing. Confirm who owns ad accounts and creator contracts, and how attribution is set up.
Do I need an agency that only does app marketing?
No. Nearly all of the 15 agencies in our directory list mobile apps, and the best fits combine app experience with strength in one channel such as creators, paid social or app store optimisation. Judge on evidence in your category and on the creative they produce.
Is influencer marketing worth it for a mobile app?
It often is, because creator videos make app benefits easy to show and can double as paid ad creative. Micro-creators suit smaller budgets. The caveat is measurement, so ask how installs and retention are tracked, and make sure sponsored posts are clearly disclosed.
What is app store optimisation and does an agency need to offer it?
App store optimisation improves an app's listing, keywords, screenshots and ratings so more store searchers install it. It helps organic growth and lowers paid costs. Gummicube, Moburst, Phiture and Favoured list it directly, so ask what it includes and how listing tests are run.
Can a mobile app show up in AI search answers?
It can, but no agency can guarantee it. About 20% of agencies in this pool offer AI search work. It usually means clear product pages, store listings, reviews and third-party mentions. Ask any agency how it checks whether your app is recommended by AI tools.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.