# Creative Preview

> Test mobile ad creatives directly on devices using QR codes or URLs. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-preview/id1031988940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-preview/id1031988940/reviews.md

## What is Creative Preview?

Make sure you know how consumers will experience your ad when it goes live. Creative Preview helps you test mobile ads directly on a smartphone or tablet.

Scan a QR code from a Google Marketing Platform product to preview an ad on your device, or manually add a creative URL. Test on your device using the supported mobile ad SDKs or in any mobile browser, and review reporting metrics in the app's console.

Use Creative Preview to:
* Preview and test display and video creatives directly on your mobile device.

Supported mobile ad SDKs:
* Google Mobile Ads
* Interactive Media Ads (IMA)

Permissions Notice:
* Camera: Needed to scan QR codes.
* Microphone: Needed to preview creatives using mobile ads SDKs that support audio recording.
* Storage: Needed to attach photos, videos, and local files for submitting app feedback. It's also needed to save your preview list and app settings.

## Key features

- Preview display and video creatives
- Test ads on smartphone or tablet
- Scan QR codes for preview
- Manually add creative URLs
- Review reporting metrics

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-preview/id1031988940/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Eww

*2021-10-21, version 0.0.77*

I only downloaded the app to give it a 1 star rating LOL so that the app wouldn’t be rated 5 stars haha and instead 3.5 or smth LOL

### 5/5 — : )

*2020-05-26, version 0.0.77*

GREAT 👍

### 1/5 — I can’t add any creatives.

*2020-05-05, version 0.0.77*

The add creative form literally doesn’t have a confirm button. I can’t add any creatives to view!

### 4/5 — Ok

*2019-10-01*

Ok

### 1/5 — Dosent work, unstable and buggy

*2016-08-22, version 0.0.43*

Worked briefly when launched, not anymore.

## Frequently asked questions about Creative Preview

### What is Creative Preview used for?

Creative Preview allows you to test how mobile ads will appear and function on a smartphone or tablet before they are launched. You can preview display and video creatives directly on your device.

### How do I preview an ad with Creative Preview?

You can preview an ad by scanning a QR code generated from a Google Marketing Platform product or by manually entering a creative URL. The app then displays the ad on your device.

### Does Creative Preview support different ad formats?

Yes, Creative Preview supports the preview and testing of both display and video ad creatives directly on your mobile device.

### What SDKs does Creative Preview support for testing?

Creative Preview supports testing with the Google Mobile Ads SDK and the Interactive Media Ads (IMA) SDK. It can also test in any mobile browser.

### Does Creative Preview have ads?

Yes, Creative Preview contains advertisements, as indicated by its ad-supported monetization model.

### What devices is Creative Preview available on?

Creative Preview is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Creative Preview updated?

The latest version of Creative Preview is 2.1.1, and it was last updated on February 23, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### What permissions does Creative Preview require?

Creative Preview requires camera access to scan QR codes, microphone access for creatives with audio, and storage access for submitting feedback and saving settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-02-23

This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.

### 2.1 — 2026-01-29

Creative Preview App users (advertising buyers) can now preview HTML and VAST creatives intended to run across interstitial and rewarded formats before setting a campaign live. This helps ensure you understand how these full screen formats will appear before you run a campaign.

### 2.0 — 2022-12-18

Push to device replaced with more powerful QR code scanning.
You no longer need to sign in to a Google Account.
Updated look and feel.

### 0.0.77 — 2019-07-22

* Bug Fixes
* Removed support for Millennial and MoPub SDK's

### 0.0.75 — 2019-03-11

* Bug fixes

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