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App marketing metrics comparison

App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Cost per action (CPA) VS Cost per install (CPI)

Description
Cost per action (CPA)
CPA is a pricing model in which marketers pay ad networks or media sources when a user takes a particular action (such as completing a purchase or registration) inside of an app, after engagement with an ad.
Cost per install (CPI)
The CPI is a predetermined price that the advertiser agrees to pay the publisher every time a user installs their app as a direct result of an ad served by the publisher.
Target audience
Cost per action (CPA)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per install (CPI)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Cost per action (CPA)

• Helps with attribution – shows which sources drive action for pure performance measurement
• Shows the value of users further down the funnel
• For media sources, attracts high-performance marketers

Cost per install (CPI)

• Low risk for advertisers relative to other pricing models
• Good for creating a buzz around your app
• Good indicator of the effectiveness of your campaign

How to calculate
Cost per action (CPA)
Total advertising cost in time period X
Number of desired actions taken in time period X
Cost per install (CPI)
Total campaign spend
Number of app installs
How to improve it?
Cost per action (CPA)

• Make sure you’re reaching the right audience
• Improve your creative to drive action
• Raise your ad quality score
• Protect yourself from fraud

Cost per install (CPI)

• Make revenue the primary KPI
• Keep a close watch on fraud
• Understand incentivized traffic behaviour
• Analyze user behaviour in the app

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