What is the key difference between Facebook Ads MCP Server and Apple Ads?

Facebook Ads MCP Server belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Apple Ads belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Facebook Ads MCP Server or Apple Ads in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Facebook Ads MCP Server and Apple Ads free or paid?

Facebook Ads MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apple Ads operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Facebook Ads MCP Server lists 6 tools with 1 views and 365 GitHub stars. Apple Ads lists 6 tools with 3 views and 7 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Facebook Ads MCP Server and Apple Ads together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Facebook Ads MCP Server vs Apple Ads

In-depth architectural comparison of the Facebook Ads MCP Server and Apple Ads MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Facebook Ads MCP Server

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Apple Ads

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Facebook Ads MCP Server if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a local process. Choose Apple Ads if your workspace requires Marketing integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Facebook Ads MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Lists ad accounts linked to a Meta access token, Retrieves detailed information for campaigns, ad sets, ads, and creatives, Fetches collections of ads and ad sets by account or campaign.

Explore Facebook Ads MCP Server Details

Choose Apple Ads when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ASA_CLIENT_ID, ASA_TEAM_ID, ASA_KEY_ID, ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH, ASA_ORG_ID, ASA_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Facebook Ads MCP Server gomarble-ai Marketing	Apple Ads Marketing
Summary	MCP server acting as an interface to the Facebook Ads, enabling programmatic access to Facebook Ads data and management features.	Manage Apple Search Ads campaigns, keywords, budgets, and reports via API v5.
Category & Scope	Marketing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Facebook Ads MCP Server Tools (6)

Lists ad accounts linked to a Meta access token

Retrieves detailed information for campaigns, ad sets, ads, and creatives

Fetches collections of ads and ad sets by account or campaign

Provides performance insights for accounts, campaigns, and ad sets

Supports automatic Meta token creation via GoMarble's server

Easy local setup with Python and optional virtual environment

Apple Ads Tools (6)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Facebook Ads MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gomarble-ai-facebook-ads-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Apple Ads Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-ads": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apple-ads-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ASA_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_ASA_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "ASA_TEAM_ID": "YOUR_ASA_TEAM_ID_HERE",
        "ASA_KEY_ID": "YOUR_ASA_KEY_ID_HERE",
        "ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE",
        "ASA_ORG_ID": "YOUR_ASA_ORG_ID_HERE",
        "ASA_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Facebook Ads MCP Server is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apple Ads belongs to Marketing using local stdio subprocess. Select Facebook Ads MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on marketing and Apple Ads when you require tools for marketing.

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