What is the key difference between MCP Google Ads and Aapl Ads MCP?

MCP Google Ads belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Aapl Ads MCP belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Google Ads or Aapl Ads MCP 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 MCP Google Ads and Aapl Ads MCP free or paid?

MCP Google Ads operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Aapl Ads MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Google Ads lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Aapl Ads MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Google Ads and Aapl Ads MCP 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

MCP Google Ads vs Aapl Ads MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Google Ads and Aapl Ads MCP 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

MCP Google Ads

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Aapl Ads MCP

Marketing · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Google Ads if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a local process. Choose Aapl Ads MCP 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 MCP Google Ads 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).

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Choose Aapl Ads MCP 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_ORG_ID, ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH, ASA_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: Read-only Apple Search Ads API v5 queries, Campaign, ad group, and keyword listings, Campaign, ad group, and keyword performance reports.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Google Ads Marketing	Aapl Ads MCP andrealufino Marketing
Summary	Multi-account Google Ads MCP: campaigns, keywords, search terms, and ad performance.	MCP server for Apple Search Ads API v5 — read-only, self-hosted
Category & Scope	Marketing	Marketing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Google Ads Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Aapl Ads MCP Tools (6)

Read-only Apple Search Ads API v5 queries

Campaign, ad group, and keyword listings

Campaign, ad group, and keyword performance reports

Search terms reporting

Hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly report granularity

MCP stdio transport

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).

MCP Google Ads Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-google-ads": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-google-ads-multi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Aapl Ads MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "andrealufino-aapl-ads-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lefthook"
      ],
      "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_ORG_ID": "YOUR_ASA_ORG_ID_HERE",
        "ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE",
        "ASA_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ASA_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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