Apple Ads MCP vs Orbiads GAM MCP

A side-by-side look at the Apple Ads MCP and Orbiads GAM MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Apple Ads MCP logoApple Ads MCPMarketing · Local subprocess (stdio)Local Apple Ads research, reports, and receipt-gated campaign management.45FairAuth: not declaredOrbiads GAM MCP logoOrbiads GAM MCPMarketing · Local subprocess (stdio)Hosted Google Ad Manager MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Codex. 200+ tools across campaign management, line items, creatives (image/video/HTML5/native), interactive reporting, inventory exploration, and ad-ops compliance audits. OAuth on-behalf-of-user, GAM API v202602. Free trial at orbiads.com — 5 credits, no credit card.55GoodAuth: oauth 2.0

Verdict: choose Apple Ads MCP for marketing work as a local process; choose Orbiads GAM MCP for marketing as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Apple Ads MCP logoChoose Apple Ads MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES.
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Orbiads GAM MCP logoChoose Orbiads GAM MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecApple Ads MCP logoApple Ads MCPOrbiads GAM MCP logoOrbiads GAM MCP
CategoryMarketingMarketing
Quality signal45/100 · Fair55/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredOAuth 2.0
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsAPPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETESNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars63
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Apple Ads MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Orbiads GAM MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Apple Ads MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-ads-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "--yes",
        "markdownlint-cli2@0.23.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES": "YOUR_APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Orbiads GAM MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbiads-orbiads-gam-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "orbiads-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Apple Ads MCP is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. Orbiads GAM MCP belongs to Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Apple Ads MCP for marketing work and Orbiads GAM MCP for marketing.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Apple Ads MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Orbiads GAM MCP is listed as free. Auth: oauth 2.0. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add apple-ads-mcp and orbiads-orbiads-gam-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Apple Ads MCP has a quality signal of 45/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars. Orbiads GAM MCP has 55/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars.