App Store Connect metric

App Store conversion rate

Apple's conversion rate is downloads and pre-orders divided by unique device impressions: what it means, and why third-party benchmarks often don't compare.

Definition

Total downloads and pre-orders divided by unique device impressions. A pre-order counts once, when it's made, not again when it downloads.

(Total downloads + pre-orders) ÷ unique device impressions

Where to find it

App Store Connect › Analytics › Acquisition

The common mistake

Downloads ÷ product page views gives a much higher number and is often reported as "conversion rate". Comparing your Apple rate with a benchmark built on page views makes your app look worse than it is.

What to use it for

Comparing store page changes over time and against Apple's peer group benchmarks, which use the same definition. Read it by source: Search and Browse convert very differently.

Official sources