# Playstore Top Apps/games scraper (`fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps`) Actor

Scrape trending Google Play apps by country, language, category, and chart type. This actor retrieves detailed app data from top free, paid, and grossing charts perfect for market research, competitor analysis, and app discovery.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps.md
- **Developed by:** [FetchCraft Labs](https://apify.com/fetchcraftlabs) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, SEO tools, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 15 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$5.00/month + usage

To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors

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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Google Play Trending Apps Scraper

A powerful Apify Actor that scrapes trending apps from the Google Play Store. It allows you to fetch top charts based on category, collection (free, paid, grossing), country, and language.

### Features

- **Scrape Top Charts**: Get lists of top free, top paid, and top grossing apps.
- **Category Filtering**: Filter apps by specific categories (e.g., GAME, BUSINESS, SOCIAL).
- **Localization**: Support for scraping charts from different countries and in different languages.
- **Proxy Support**: Built-in support for Apify Proxy to avoid blocking.

### Use Cases

- **Market Research**: Analyze top trending apps in different countries and categories to identify market trends.
- **Competitor Analysis**: Monitor top-performing apps in your niche to understand their success.
- **App Discovery**: Discover new and popular apps for personal use or review.
- **ASO (App Store Optimization)**: Study trending apps to understand keywords and features that drive popularity.
- **AI & Machine Learning**: Use the scraped data (descriptions, ratings, genres) to train models for trend prediction, sentiment analysis, or to build recommendation engines.

### Input

The Actor accepts a JSON object with the following properties:

- `country` (string, optional): Two-letter country code (e.g., "us", "gb", "jp"). Default: "us".
- `language` (string, optional): Two-letter language code (e.g., "en", "es", "ja"). Default: "en".
- `category` (string, optional): App category (e.g., "GAME", "BUSINESS"). Default: "GAME".
- `collection` (string, optional): Chart collection ("TOP\_FREE", "TOP\_PAID", "TOP\_GROSSING"). Default: "TOP\_FREE".
- `count` (integer, optional): Number of apps to retrieve (1-200). Default: 50.
- `proxyConfiguration` (object, optional): Proxy settings.

#### Example Input

```json
{
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
    "category": "GAME",
    "collection": "TOP_FREE",
    "count": 50,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}
```

### Output

The Actor stores the results in the default dataset. Each item represents an app and contains details such as:

- App Title
- App ID (Package Name)
- Developer
- Icon URL
- Score / Rating
- Price
- Free/Paid status

#### Example Output

```json
{
  "appId": "com.gamincat.jigsolitaire",
  "title": "Jigsolitaire",
  "description": "Combine the photos on the cards correctly to complete a single picture. Once you experience the satisfying snap of the cards fitting perfectly, you'll be hooked for sure!\n\n[Game Features]\n- Enjoy Completing Photos by Combining Cards\nEven if the cards seem random at first, finding the exact spot they fit brings unmatched satisfaction!\n\n- Intuitive Swipe Controls\nSimply swipe to move the cards. When cards stick together, you can move them as a group, making gameplay smooth and easy.\n\n- Exhilarating Chain Reactions\nThe thrill of multiple cards locking into place all at once is seriously addictive. This is a puzzle game with high replay value.\n\n- Designed for All Skill Levels\nWhether you have a bit of free time or want a longer play session, this game is perfect. You'll find new discoveries each time you play!\n\n- Wide Variety of Themed Photos\nFrom flowers and landscapes to animals, we plan to continuously add a diverse range of photos!\n\n[How to Play]\n- Swipe to Move Cards\nSwipe your screen to drag the cards wherever you like.\n\n- Move Connected Cards All at Once\nWhen cards are placed correctly, they snap together. You can then move the connected group of cards as a single unit.\n\n- Caution When Overlapping Large and Small Cards\nIf you place a small card on top of a larger one, the larger card may shrink. Pay close attention to any size changes and combine them carefully.\n\nDespite its simple controls, \"Jigsolitaire\" offers depth through strategic card placement. Whether you love jigsaw puzzles, enjoy solitaire, or just want a fun and easy puzzle, give it a try!",
  "icon": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/lOjF0kPO3canejX2jRwiuZufUp3Y0B-chegEvt_EIITSbebddVZD61NjfuYD7MgY2dA",
  "screenshots": [
    "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/8dj593QN1_-3L_G3nDfjtY69hlaMiHWqCtp9NF-wIrbQ6EyiBR0wsGqivm4R4-Txbg",
    "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/EuJMYLna38FYf2H8vU8vOZzoZ8AKasOh5xZvJ4TFeP1ildF44cMBwViLVigi6_LajUM",
    "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/iksRqCSN5SBTOkyLhaype67KoSHQuE6z9xpgMPm8FnhipkQzKFgul3Qvf6d_p7pd1ps",
    "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/sj7fAkiCvNLiRhMWV_ZkuAdXjwz-bqYEEQnYezBox-sR6PcW8ZYp2vYHHdgbXY5EEOo",
    "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/krT26Zul0btMRSggyQo4b9ivkpMdqdPpdkW23kskXyr092S7F1NRHU6EJrMkCKI2a8Xz"
  ],
  "developer": "Gamincat",
  "genre": "Puzzle",
  "score": 4.614931,
  "scoreText": "4.6",
  "installs": "5,000,000+",
  "currency": "USD",
  "price": 0,
  "free": true,
  "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamincat.jigsolitaire"
}
```

# Actor input Schema

## `country` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code (e.g., us, gb, jp).

## `language` (type: `string`):

Two-letter language code (e.g., en, es, ja).

## `category` (type: `string`):

App category.

## `collection` (type: `string`):

Chart collection.

## `count` (type: `integer`):

Number of apps to retrieve.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings for anti-bot protection

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "country": "us",
  "language": "en",
  "category": "GAME",
  "collection": "TOP_FREE",
  "count": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetchcraftlabs/playstore-top-apps",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/n4B0tWZGluCj8NS6M/builds/A14DcfCv5wejEgp6w/openapi.json