B
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$6
$6 -- cost per install for North America (2026)
In 2026, the regional Cost-Per-Install (CPI) for mobile apps in North America is projected at $5.83.
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$6
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2026
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90
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90
Methodology
45
Freshness
85
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Sensor Tower and data.ai
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https://www.amraandelma.com/top-cost-per-acquisition-statistics/ ↗
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Sensor Tower and data.ai
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2026 Global Mobile Acquisition Benchmark Report by Sensor Tower and data.ai covering over 80,000 app campaigns across 45 countries.
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