Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad ad specs

Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad ads are still images. They run in the App Store — single suggested-app slot at the top of the Search tab landing screen placement on Apple Ads. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Apple Ads's ad manager.

Visual specifications

Orientationany

Copy limits

Headline30 chars

Notes & source

Composed from the app's existing metadata: 1024×1024 app icon, app name (≤30 chars), and subtitle (≤30 chars). No separate ad creative upload. One ad slot per impression; eligibility is based on app category and bid.

Official source: https://searchads.apple.com/search-tab

Frequently asked questions

What are the copy limits for Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad?
Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad copy is limited to 30-character headlines.
What is the Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad ad format?
Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad is a image ad format that runs in the App Store — single suggested-app slot at the top of the Search tab landing screen placement on Apple Ads. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Apple Ads's official ad documentation.
Where does Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad appear on Apple Ads?
Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad ads appear in the App Store — single suggested-app slot at the top of the Search tab landing screen placement on Apple Ads.
How does Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad compare to other Apple Ads ad formats?
Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad differs from other Apple Ads placements in its dimensions. Compare side-by-side from the Apple Ads publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad documentation?
The official source for Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad requirements is https://searchads.apple.com/search-tab, linked from this page.
Are these Apple Ads App Store — Search Tab Ad specs kept up to date?
Yes — every spec entry references Apple Ads's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.
Can I reuse the same creative for other Apple Ads placements?
Often partially — many Apple Ads placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.