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Apple Ads
Cupertino, California, United States · Founded 2016
10001+ employees · AAPL
Sourced & current · updated Jun 8, 2026Website
Apple's privacy-first advertising platform enabling app developers and marketers to reach users across the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Maps.
Where they sit
Stack tier: Core Platforms (S)
Mobile Ad PlatformDemand Side Platform (DSP)
Dominant first-party advertising platform within the Apple ecosystem, uniquely positioned as both the OS owner and ad network for iOS app discovery
Ownership
Parent: Apple Inc.