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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 20 Dec 2024 CET
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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

What are the most used ad network SDKs for iOS apps? The following shows the 20 most widely-integrated ad network SDKs.

Ad Network SDKs are used to monetize apps with in-app advertising. They enable apps to host relevant third-party ads from associated Ad Networks and provide a range of features and functionalities, like ad rendering, ad targeting, and ad tracking, to help app publishers improve ad revenue.

At 42matters, we analyze millions of mobile apps available on the Google Play™ Store and iOS App Store™, including over 2,300 SDKs integrated within these apps.

The following shows a small excerpt of the data available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

This information is intended to assist those who are looking to monetize their mobile apps, see how their ad network SDKs stack up to the competition, or merely investigate the distribution of ad network SDKs on the app market generally.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 56.19% have integrated Apple AppTrackingTransparency. This accounts for 88.91% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
263.05k
App Store
App Share
56.19%
App Store
Apps
186.02k
Games
77.03k
Total Downloads
301.62b
App Store
Download Share
88.91%
App Store
App Downloads
200.13b
Game Downloads
101.49b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 38.51% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 34.81% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The IAB Open Measurement SDK (OM SDK) offers common code and libraries for facilitating third-party access to measurement data. Sites and apps that integrate the OM SDK can send measurement signals to an API, the Open Measurement Interface Definition (OMID).

Total Apps
180.27k
App Store
App Share
38.51%
App Store
Apps
101.91k
Games
78.36k
Total Downloads
118.08b
App Store
Download Share
34.81%
App Store
App Downloads
36.76b
Game Downloads
81.32b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 26.31% have integrated Apple iAd. This accounts for 39.16% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Apple Search Ads Attribution API is used to attribute app downloads that originate from Apple Search Ads campaigns on iOS devices.

Total Apps
123.16k
App Store
App Share
26.31%
App Store
Apps
80.60k
Games
42.55k
Total Downloads
132.84b
App Store
Download Share
39.16%
App Store
App Downloads
76.45b
Game Downloads
56.39b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 17.43% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 25.10% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Unity Ads helps publishers and advertisers reach their business goals. Publishers use Unity Ads to drive revenue from their mobile game. Advertisers use Unity Ads to acquire valuable new users.

Total Apps
81.58k
App Store
App Share
17.43%
App Store
Apps
11.23k
Games
70.35k
Total Downloads
85.16b
App Store
Download Share
25.10%
App Store
App Downloads
10.30b
Game Downloads
74.86b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 15.50% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 30.18% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Facebook Audience Network SDK brings powerful features to additional app-based mobile experiences, giving marketers even more scale for their Facebook campaigns. The Audience Network uses the same targeting available for Facebook ads today, including Custom Audiences, core audiences, and lookalike audiences.

Total Apps
72.57k
App Store
App Share
15.50%
App Store
Apps
38.33k
Games
34.25k
Total Downloads
102.38b
App Store
Download Share
30.18%
App Store
App Downloads
28.80b
Game Downloads
73.59b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Audience Network.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.55% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 30.16% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

AppLovin MAX is an in-app bidding based, full-stack, monetization SDK that allows advertisers to bid simultaneously on your ad inventory.

Total Apps
54.08k
App Store
App Share
11.55%
App Store
Apps
11.52k
Games
42.56k
Total Downloads
102.31b
App Store
Download Share
30.16%
App Store
App Downloads
25.55b
Game Downloads
76.75b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.70% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 26.06% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Vungle is a mobile advertising and app monetization platform SDK. The trusted guide for growth and engagement, transforming how people discover and experience apps.

Total Apps
36.05k
App Store
App Share
7.70%
App Store
Apps
5.69k
Games
30.36k
Total Downloads
88.40b
App Store
Download Share
26.06%
App Store
App Downloads
17.51b
Game Downloads
70.89b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.39% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 28.21% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Total Apps
34.60k
App Store
App Share
7.39%
App Store
Apps
11.74k
Games
22.86k
Total Downloads
95.69b
App Store
Download Share
28.21%
App Store
App Downloads
33.86b
Game Downloads
61.82b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.02% have integrated Supersonic - ironSource. This accounts for 22.08% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

ironSource, a world leader in app discovery, and Supersonic, a leading mobile monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
32.87k
App Store
App Share
7.02%
App Store
Apps
3.90k
Games
28.97k
Total Downloads
74.91b
App Store
Download Share
22.08%
App Store
App Downloads
6.55b
Game Downloads
68.36b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Supersonic - ironSource.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.88% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 22.12% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

ironSource builds technologies that help game developers take their games to the next level, including the industry’s largest in-app video ad network SDK, a robust mobile ad mediation platform, and a data-driven user acquisition platform.

Total Apps
32.22k
App Store
App Share
6.88%
App Store
Apps
3.78k
Games
28.45k
Total Downloads
75.05b
App Store
Download Share
22.12%
App Store
App Downloads
6.56b
Game Downloads
68.49b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.52% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 12.32% of app downloads within the ad networks 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
30.52k
App Store
App Share
6.52%
App Store
Apps
3.99k
Games
26.53k
Total Downloads
41.80b
App Store
Download Share
12.32%
App Store
App Downloads
4.83b
Game Downloads
36.97b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.04% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 20.30% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Mintegral is a global mobile advertising platform, providing user acquisition, monetization, and creative solutions for advertisers and mobile publishers.

Total Apps
23.59k
App Store
App Share
5.04%
App Store
Apps
2.90k
Games
20.69k
Total Downloads
68.86b
App Store
Download Share
20.30%
App Store
App Downloads
7.03b
Game Downloads
61.83b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.16% have integrated AdColony. This accounts for 3.77% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The AdColony SDK offers access to the highest quality mobile advertising and marketing platform on the market.

Total Apps
19.48k
App Store
App Share
4.16%
App Store
Apps
3.65k
Games
15.82k
Total Downloads
12.77b
App Store
Download Share
3.77%
App Store
App Downloads
2.71b
Game Downloads
10.06b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.73% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 18.73% of app downloads within the ad networks 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
17.47k
App Store
App Share
3.73%
App Store
Apps
1.53k
Games
15.94k
Total Downloads
63.56b
App Store
Download Share
18.73%
App Store
App Downloads
6.05b
Game Downloads
57.51b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.20% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 6.17% of app downloads within the ad networks 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
14.97k
App Store
App Share
3.20%
App Store
Apps
2.78k
Games
12.19k
Total Downloads
20.94b
App Store
Download Share
6.17%
App Store
App Downloads
3.70b
Game Downloads
17.25b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.32% have integrated AerServ. This accounts for 5.90% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

AerServ is a free mobile SSP and monetization platform SDK that empowers mobile publishers with a superior technology platform.

Total Apps
10.88k
App Store
App Share
2.32%
App Store
Apps
1.43k
Games
9.45k
Total Downloads
20.03b
App Store
Download Share
5.90%
App Store
App Downloads
3.35b
Game Downloads
16.68b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.31% have integrated Tapjoy. This accounts for 4.38% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Tapjoy is revolutionizing the mobile advertising and app monetization industry. We work with Advertisers to help them reach their ideal mobile audience through rewarded video ads and our offerwall.

Total Apps
10.80k
App Store
App Share
2.31%
App Store
Apps
1.55k
Games
9.24k
Total Downloads
14.87b
App Store
Download Share
4.38%
App Store
App Downloads
1.92b
Game Downloads
12.95b

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

19th

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.05% have integrated Amazon Ads - Transparent Ad Marketplace. This accounts for 13.26% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Amazon Ads - Transparent Ad Marketplace SDK enables you to easily improve revenue and decrease latency with one call to the cloud-based marketplace.

Total Apps
9.59k
App Store
App Share
2.05%
App Store
Apps
3.96k
Games
5.64k
Total Downloads
44.99b
App Store
Download Share
13.26%
App Store
App Downloads
14.67b
Game Downloads
30.32b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Amazon Ads - Transparent Ad Marketplace.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.02% have integrated Moat. This accounts for 1.33% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Moat SDK offers real-time, multi-platform, and actionable marketing analytics.

Total Apps
9.47k
App Store
App Share
2.02%
App Store
Apps
1.94k
Games
7.53k
Total Downloads
4.52b
App Store
Download Share
1.33%
App Store
App Downloads
944.17m
Game Downloads
3.58b

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

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