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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 16 Apr 2025 CET
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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 20 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.

The 20 most widely-integrated ad mediation SDKs:

1st

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 88.02% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 68.22% 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
129.84k
App Store
App Share
88.02%
App Store
Apps
43.72k
Games
86.12k
Total Downloads
89.88b
App Store
Download Share
68.22%
App Store
App Downloads
17.23b
Game Downloads
72.65b

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

2nd

Chartboost

Check “Chartboost” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 20.94% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 29.84% 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
30.89k
App Store
App Share
20.94%
App Store
Apps
4.05k
Games
26.84k
Total Downloads
39.31b
App Store
Download Share
29.84%
App Store
App Downloads
4.68b
Game Downloads
34.62b

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

3rd

AppLovin Mediation Adapters

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 20.03% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 14.65% 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
29.54k
App Store
App Share
20.03%
App Store
Apps
4.48k
Games
25.07k
Total Downloads
19.29b
App Store
Download Share
14.65%
App Store
App Downloads
3.20b
Game Downloads
16.09b

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

4th

ironSource Mediation Adapters

Check “ironSource Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 16.71% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 27.60% 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
24.65k
App Store
App Share
16.71%
App Store
Apps
2.70k
Games
21.95k
Total Downloads
36.37b
App Store
Download Share
27.60%
App Store
App Downloads
3.31b
Game Downloads
33.06b

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

5th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.00% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 46.70% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
20.64k
App Store
App Share
14.00%
App Store
Apps
2.95k
Games
17.70k
Total Downloads
61.52b
App Store
Download Share
46.70%
App Store
App Downloads
11.80b
Game Downloads
49.72b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob.

6th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 13.36% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 42.49% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
19.70k
App Store
App Share
13.36%
App Store
Apps
2.32k
Games
17.38k
Total Downloads
55.98b
App Store
Download Share
42.49%
App Store
App Downloads
9.04b
Game Downloads
46.93b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook.

7th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 13.03% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 41.88% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
19.21k
App Store
App Share
13.03%
App Store
Apps
2.13k
Games
17.08k
Total Downloads
55.17b
App Store
Download Share
41.88%
App Store
App Downloads
7.94b
Game Downloads
47.23b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral.

8th

DT Exchange by Digital Turbine

Check “DT Exchange by Digital Turbine” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 12.54% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 44.92% 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
18.50k
App Store
App Share
12.54%
App Store
Apps
1.57k
Games
16.93k
Total Downloads
59.18b
App Store
Download Share
44.92%
App Store
App Downloads
5.48b
Game Downloads
53.70b

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

9th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 12.41% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 42.52% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
18.30k
App Store
App Share
12.41%
App Store
Apps
2.05k
Games
16.25k
Total Downloads
56.01b
App Store
Download Share
42.52%
App Store
App Downloads
9.36b
Game Downloads
46.65b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

10th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 11.90% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 40.77% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
17.56k
App Store
App Share
11.90%
App Store
Apps
1.73k
Games
15.83k
Total Downloads
53.72b
App Store
Download Share
40.77%
App Store
App Downloads
6.77b
Game Downloads
46.95b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource.

11th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 9.81% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 19.18% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
14.47k
App Store
App Share
9.81%
App Store
Apps
6.23k
Games
8.24k
Total Downloads
25.27b
App Store
Download Share
19.18%
App Store
App Downloads
13.85b
Game Downloads
11.42b

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

12th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 9.38% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 41.03% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
13.84k
App Store
App Share
9.38%
App Store
Apps
1.73k
Games
12.11k
Total Downloads
54.05b
App Store
Download Share
41.03%
App Store
App Downloads
8.63b
Game Downloads
45.42b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

13th

InMobi Mobile Ads

Check “InMobi Mobile Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 9.16% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 10.18% 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
13.51k
App Store
App Share
9.16%
App Store
Apps
2.51k
Games
11.00k
Total Downloads
13.41b
App Store
Download Share
10.18%
App Store
App Downloads
2.08b
Game Downloads
11.34b

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

14th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.64% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 36.97% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
12.74k
App Store
App Share
8.64%
App Store
Apps
1.49k
Games
11.25k
Total Downloads
48.71b
App Store
Download Share
36.97%
App Store
App Downloads
8.57b
Game Downloads
40.14b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi.

15th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.47% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.87% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
11.02k
App Store
App Share
7.47%
App Store
Apps
2.09k
Games
8.94k
Total Downloads
16.96b
App Store
Download Share
12.87%
App Store
App Downloads
5.32b
Game Downloads
11.63b

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

16th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.02% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 14.81% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
10.35k
App Store
App Share
7.02%
App Store
Apps
3.14k
Games
7.21k
Total Downloads
19.50b
App Store
Download Share
14.81%
App Store
App Downloads
8.40b
Game Downloads
11.10b

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

17th

Appodeal

Check “Appodeal” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.97% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 36.35% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

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

Total Apps
8.81k
App Store
App Share
5.97%
App Store
Apps
1.73k
Games
7.08k
Total Downloads
47.89b
App Store
Download Share
36.35%
App Store
App Downloads
5.67b
Game Downloads
42.22b

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

18th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.81% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost. This accounts for 18.94% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
8.57k
App Store
App Share
5.81%
App Store
Apps
511
Games
8.06k
Total Downloads
24.95b
App Store
Download Share
18.94%
App Store
App Downloads
2.32b
Game Downloads
22.63b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost.

19th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.70% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 14.56% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
6.93k
App Store
App Share
4.70%
App Store
Apps
2.12k
Games
4.81k
Total Downloads
19.18b
App Store
Download Share
14.56%
App Store
App Downloads
8.59b
Game Downloads
10.60b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

20th

IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.57% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 18.62% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
6.75k
App Store
App Share
4.57%
App Store
Apps
856
Games
5.89k
Total Downloads
24.53b
App Store
Download Share
18.62%
App Store
App Downloads
2.84b
Game Downloads
21.69b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

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