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Top 16 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 2 Dec 2024 CET
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Top 16 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 16 most popular Ad Mediation SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.

Ad Mediation SDKs provide ad network management, ad campaign management, ad format management, and other ad mediation-related capabilities for mobile apps. Developers can use them to integrate ad mediation functionalities into apps that monetize with advertising.

This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and the 2,300+ SDKs they use – that constitute the vast inventory of the Apple App Store. The accompanying data provides readers with a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by the 42matters technology. This data is also available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

The intended purpose of this article is to assist app builders in their search for the perfect Ad Mediation SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. This data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile app market.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 91.94% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 83.68% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AdMob Mediation is a feature SDK that lets you serve ads to your apps from multiple sources, including the AdMob Network, third-party ad networks, and AdMob campaigns. AdMob Mediation helps maximize your fill rate and increase your monetization by sending ad requests to multiple networks to ensure you find the best available network to serve ads.

Total Apps
156.42k
App Store
App Share
91.94%
App Store
Apps
54.54k
Games
101.89k
Total Downloads
93.21b
App Store
Download Share
83.68%
App Store
App Downloads
17.81b
Game Downloads
75.40b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 22.23% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 27.09% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AppLovin Mediation Adapters is a platform SDK used by app developers to connect multiple ad networks to their app. It serves as an ad network optimizer for developpers looking to increase their ad revenue.

Total Apps
37.82k
App Store
App Share
22.23%
App Store
Apps
5.95k
Games
31.87k
Total Downloads
30.18b
App Store
Download Share
27.09%
App Store
App Downloads
5.35b
Game Downloads
24.82b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 20.66% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 36.81% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Chartboost is a leading in-app programmatic advertising and monetization platform SDK. Chartboost empowers developers to earn high CPMs while connecting marketers to highly engaged audiences through immersive ad experiences.

Total Apps
35.16k
App Store
App Share
20.66%
App Store
Apps
4.59k
Games
30.57k
Total Downloads
41.00b
App Store
Download Share
36.81%
App Store
App Downloads
4.69b
Game Downloads
36.31b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Chartboost.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 17.66% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 40.55% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

ironSource’s mediation platform SDK lets app developers manage their monetization strategies the way they want — whether it’s combining the traditional waterfall model with auto-optimization, managing direct deals and cross-promotion campaigns, or working with an in-app bidding environment.

Total Apps
30.05k
App Store
App Share
17.66%
App Store
Apps
3.35k
Games
26.70k
Total Downloads
45.17b
App Store
Download Share
40.55%
App Store
App Downloads
4.45b
Game Downloads
40.72b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ironSource Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 11.38% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 55.94% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

DT Exchange is a programmatic monetization solution connecting publishers to over 180 top global demand sources representing the world's top brand and user-acquisition buyers. DT Exchange is also known as Fyber Marketplace, or InnerActive.

Total Apps
19.37k
App Store
App Share
11.38%
App Store
Apps
1.79k
Games
17.58k
Total Downloads
62.31b
App Store
Download Share
55.94%
App Store
App Downloads
6.25b
Game Downloads
56.06b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DT Exchange by Digital Turbine.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 10.28% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 19.93% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

InMobi is the world’s leading Marketing Cloud SDK. It drives real connections between brands and consumers leveraging mobile intelligence and technology platforms.

Total Apps
17.50k
App Store
App Share
10.28%
App Store
Apps
3.37k
Games
14.13k
Total Downloads
22.20b
App Store
Download Share
19.93%
App Store
App Downloads
3.97b
Game Downloads
18.23b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use InMobi Mobile Ads.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.58% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 36.37% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Appodeal is a leading publisher-centric app monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
7.79k
App Store
App Share
4.58%
App Store
Apps
1.71k
Games
6.09k
Total Downloads
40.52b
App Store
Download Share
36.37%
App Store
App Downloads
5.75b
Game Downloads
34.77b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Appodeal.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 1.61% have integrated TopOn Mediation. This accounts for 4.53% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
2.74k
App Store
App Share
1.61%
App Store
Apps
987
Games
1.75k
Total Downloads
5.05b
App Store
Download Share
4.53%
App Store
App Downloads
3.19b
Game Downloads
1.86b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use TopOn Mediation.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated Criteo Publisher. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Criteo Publisher SDK is meant for app publishers that want to integrate the Criteo Direct Bidder product into their app.

Total Apps
1.55k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
711
Games
835
Total Downloads
888.56m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
625.59m
Game Downloads
262.97m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Criteo Publisher.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated MoPub Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 1.01% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

The MoPub Mediation SDK allows publishers to make ad requests to multiple ad networks to maximize revenue and increase fill rate.

Total Apps
1.50k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
352
Games
1.15k
Total Downloads
1.13b
App Store
Download Share
1.01%
App Store
App Downloads
257.10m
Game Downloads
872.06m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use MoPub Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated Enhance SDK. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Enhance SDK modifies your app to automatically implement third party services.

Total Apps
105
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
5
Games
100
Total Downloads
8.32m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
7.54k
Game Downloads
8.31m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Enhance SDK.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated AdWhirl. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AdWhirl is an advertising mediation platform SDK for Android and iOS applications. It allows developers to switch between ad networks on the fly.

Total Apps
100
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
35
Games
65
Total Downloads
25.15m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
17.82m
Game Downloads
7.33m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AdWhirl.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated Admost AMR. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Admost is a full-cycle mobile monetization SDK. It has 3 primary functions: mobile mediation, revenue analytics, and cross promotion.

Total Apps
98
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
47
Games
51
Total Downloads
241.95m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
212.70m
Game Downloads
29.25m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Admost AMR.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated X3M. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
33
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
0
Games
33
Total Downloads
96.16m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
0
Game Downloads
96.16m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use X3M.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated Display.io. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

display.io is a high impact SDK for apps that delivers stunning ad experience and stellar campaign performance metrics.

Total Apps
32
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
10
Games
22
Total Downloads
437.65m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
373.46m
Game Downloads
64.20m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Display.io.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, <1% have integrated GreedyGame. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
Games
Total Downloads
0
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
0
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use GreedyGame.

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