Mobile App CPA benchmark 2026
Cost Per Acquisition: Cost to acquire a customer or conversion
Median CPA for Mobile App
$5
Range: $2 (p25) to $10 (p75)
| Tier | Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | > $10 |
| Average | $5 - $10 |
| Good | $2 - $5 |
| Excellent | < $2 |
Factors that move CPA
- ·Conversion rate on landing page
- ·Product-market fit
- ·Offer structure and pricing
- ·Funnel complexity (clicks to purchase)
- ·Attribution model accuracy
How to improve your CPA
1. Focus on bottom-funnel creative for CPA campaigns. Product demos > brand awareness.
2. Implement post-click optimization. CPA includes landing page conversion.
3. Test offer variations. Free shipping vs % off vs $ off affect CPA differently.
4. Use lookalike audiences based on purchasers, not just visitors.
Sources
- · WordStream Industry Benchmarks 2025
- · Meta Business Suite Insights 2025
- · Shopify Commerce Report 2025
Other Mobile App benchmarks
Beat the benchmark
Creative quality is the #1 lever. Generate brand-matched ads and test 20+ variants per month.