Play Store API Cross-Platform App Metadata

Quick Start

The API server runs on http://localhost:5003

Retrieve comprehensive JSON data for any Android or iOS app:

GET /json?id={APP_ID}[&gl={COUNTRY_CODE}]

Android Apps (Google Play Store)

Use the package name (e.g., com.company.app)

http://localhost:5003/json?id=com.dd.doordash

iOS Apps (Apple App Store)

Use the numeric app ID (e.g., 310633997)

http://localhost:5003/json?id=310633997

Sample JSON Response

{
  "appId": "com.dd.doordash",
  "title": "DoorDash - Food Delivery",
  "developer": "DoorDash",
  "score": 4.6,
  "reviews": 4299422,
  "installs": "50,000,000+",
  "version": "15.156.24",
  "updated": 1711670400000,
  "released": "2015-03-26",
  "genre": "Food & Drink",
  "price": 0,
  "free": true,
  "currency": "USD",
  "priceText": "Free",
  "description": "Delivery anywhere you are...",
  "screenshots": [...],
  "icon": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/...",
  "headerImage": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/...",
  "developerId": "DoorDash",
  "developerEmail": "support@doordash.com",
  "developerWebsite": "https://www.doordash.com/",
  "privacyPolicy": "https://www.doordash.com/privacy/",
  "categories": [{"id": "FOOD_AND_DRINK", "name": "Food & Drink"}],
  "contentRating": "Everyone",
  "adSupported": false,
  "offersIAP": true,
  "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dd.doordash"
}
            

Additional Endpoints

Shields.io Badges

Get specific app data formatted for Shields.io badges:

GET /:attribute?id={APP_ID}[&gl={COUNTRY_CODE}]

Example: http://localhost:5003/score?id=com.dd.doordash

Prometheus Metrics

View API performance metrics:

GET /metrics

Available at: http://localhost:5004/metrics

Known Issues

• Google Play Store ratings are region-specific. Use the gl parameter to get ratings for specific countries (e.g., &gl=IN for India)
• Some iOS app data may require fallback scraping methods
• Rate limiting may apply when making frequent requests

Example with country code: http://localhost:5003/json?id=com.dd.doordash&gl=IN

Tech Stack

• Runtime: Node.js with ES Modules
• Web Framework: Express.js
• Scraping: google-play-scraper, app-store-scraper, cheerio
• Caching: In-memory cache with TTL
• Metrics: Prometheus client
• Development: Nodemon for auto-restart

License

Find the license here.