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Show HN: Meta Ads vs. ASA vs. GAC for indie apps (2026 data)

A data comparison of Meta Ads (2026), Apple Search Ads, and Google Ads for independent app marketers shows differences in cost and performance across the three platforms.

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- This article compares 2026 ad costs for three major mobile app ad platforms: Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), Apple Search Ads (ASA), and Google Ads Campaigns (GAC). - A key detail is "SKAN 6": Apple's latest privacy framework that limits ad attribution (tracking conversions) after iOS app installs, making ad performance harder to measure. - Indie (independent) app developers are small teams with limited budget, so efficient ad spend is critical for them. - The post includes a real/fictional dataset (date stated as "2026 data," suggesting forward-looking or simulated projections) to help developers decide where to spend ad dollars.

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Show HN: Meta Ads vs. ASA vs. GAC for indie apps (2026 data)

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