Apple Ads MCP vs Meta Ads MCP
A side-by-side look at the Apple Ads MCP and Meta Ads MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Apple Ads MCP for marketing work as a local process; choose Meta Ads 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?
Choose 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.
Choose Meta Ads 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.
- You want tools like
user_id, limit, account_id.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marketing | Marketing |
| Quality signal | 40/100 · Fair | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | OAuth 2.0 |
| Pricing | Not declared | Freemium |
| Required env vars | APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES |
Tools & capabilities
Apple Ads MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Meta Ads MCP tools 47
user_idMeta user ID or "me" for the current userlimitMaximum number of accounts to return (default: 200)account_idMeta Ads account ID (format: act_XXXXXXXXX)status_filterFilter by status (empty for all, or 'ACTIVE', 'PAUSED', etc.)campaign_idMeta Ads campaign IDnameCampaign nameobjectiveCampaign objective (ODAX, outcome-based). Must be one of:statusInitial campaign status (default: PAUSED)special_ad_categoriesList of special ad categories if applicabledaily_budgetDaily budget in account currency (in cents)lifetime_budgetLifetime budget in account currency (in cents)bid_strategyBid strategy. Must be one of: `LOWEST_COST_WITHOUT_CAP`, `LOWEST_COST_WITH_BID_CAP`, `COST_CAP`, `LOWEST_COST_WITH_MIN_ROAS`.- +35 more on 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": {
"apple-ads-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"--yes",
"markdownlint-cli2@0.23.2"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES": "YOUR_APPLE_ADS_ALLOW_DELETES_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Meta Ads MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeboard-co-meta-ads-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"meta-ads-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Apple Ads MCP is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. Meta Ads MCP belongs to Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Apple Ads MCP for marketing work and Meta Ads 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. Meta Ads MCP is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. 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 pipeboard-co-meta-ads-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 40/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars. Meta Ads MCP has 64/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1,294 GitHub stars.
