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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 20 Aug 2025 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, 62.13% have integrated Apple AppTrackingTransparency. This accounts for 83.81% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
310.08k
App Store
App Share
62.13%
App Store
Apps
233.42k
Games
76.65k
Total Downloads
307.02b
App Store
Download Share
83.81%
App Store
App Downloads
220.81b
Game Downloads
86.21b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 36.66% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 35.68% 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
182.96k
App Store
App Share
36.66%
App Store
Apps
110.13k
Games
72.82k
Total Downloads
130.71b
App Store
Download Share
35.68%
App Store
App Downloads
73.79b
Game Downloads
56.92b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 20.59% have integrated Apple iAd. This accounts for 31.62% 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
102.78k
App Store
App Share
20.59%
App Store
Apps
66.89k
Games
35.88k
Total Downloads
115.85b
App Store
Download Share
31.62%
App Store
App Downloads
70.68b
Game Downloads
45.17b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 15.27% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 29.89% 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
76.22k
App Store
App Share
15.27%
App Store
Apps
39.84k
Games
36.38k
Total Downloads
109.49b
App Store
Download Share
29.89%
App Store
App Downloads
30.36b
Game Downloads
79.12b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 14.37% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 17.50% 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
71.70k
App Store
App Share
14.37%
App Store
Apps
11.60k
Games
60.10k
Total Downloads
64.11b
App Store
Download Share
17.50%
App Store
App Downloads
18.60b
Game Downloads
45.51b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.66% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 29.79% 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
58.20k
App Store
App Share
11.66%
App Store
Apps
12.47k
Games
45.73k
Total Downloads
109.14b
App Store
Download Share
29.79%
App Store
App Downloads
26.72b
Game Downloads
82.42b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.17% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 26.84% 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
40.77k
App Store
App Share
8.17%
App Store
Apps
7.05k
Games
33.72k
Total Downloads
98.31b
App Store
Download Share
26.84%
App Store
App Downloads
20.10b
Game Downloads
78.20b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.88% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 28.55% 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
39.31k
App Store
App Share
7.88%
App Store
Apps
13.51k
Games
25.80k
Total Downloads
104.59b
App Store
Download Share
28.55%
App Store
App Downloads
36.19b
Game Downloads
68.40b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.14% have integrated Supersonic - ironSource. This accounts for 14.50% 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
30.66k
App Store
App Share
6.14%
App Store
Apps
4.93k
Games
25.73k
Total Downloads
53.10b
App Store
Download Share
14.50%
App Store
App Downloads
12.75b
Game Downloads
40.35b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.06% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 14.53% 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
30.26k
App Store
App Share
6.06%
App Store
Apps
4.84k
Games
25.42k
Total Downloads
53.22b
App Store
Download Share
14.53%
App Store
App Downloads
12.76b
Game Downloads
40.46b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.99% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 10.85% 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
29.89k
App Store
App Share
5.99%
App Store
Apps
4.11k
Games
25.78k
Total Downloads
39.75b
App Store
Download Share
10.85%
App Store
App Downloads
4.61b
Game Downloads
35.14b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.69% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 13.31% 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
23.42k
App Store
App Share
4.69%
App Store
Apps
4.23k
Games
19.19k
Total Downloads
48.76b
App Store
Download Share
13.31%
App Store
App Downloads
12.48b
Game Downloads
36.28b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.42% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 13.60% 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
17.06k
App Store
App Share
3.42%
App Store
Apps
2.26k
Games
14.80k
Total Downloads
49.83b
App Store
Download Share
13.60%
App Store
App Downloads
11.21b
Game Downloads
38.62b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.19% have integrated AdColony. This accounts for 2.65% 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
15.90k
App Store
App Share
3.19%
App Store
Apps
3.07k
Games
12.83k
Total Downloads
9.70b
App Store
Download Share
2.65%
App Store
App Downloads
2.86b
Game Downloads
6.84b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.36% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 3.18% 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
11.78k
App Store
App Share
2.36%
App Store
Apps
2.24k
Games
9.53k
Total Downloads
11.65b
App Store
Download Share
3.18%
App Store
App Downloads
2.55b
Game Downloads
9.10b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.08% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 14.63% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

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

Total Apps
10.36k
App Store
App Share
2.08%
App Store
Apps
1.95k
Games
8.41k
Total Downloads
53.60b
App Store
Download Share
14.63%
App Store
App Downloads
5.92b
Game Downloads
47.69b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.03% have integrated Amazon Ads - Transparent Ad Marketplace. This accounts for 13.39% 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
10.15k
App Store
App Share
2.03%
App Store
Apps
3.90k
Games
6.25k
Total Downloads
49.03b
App Store
Download Share
13.39%
App Store
App Downloads
15.16b
Game Downloads
33.87b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 1.92% have integrated Google Interactive Media Ads IMA. This accounts for 5.60% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Interactive Media Ads (IMA) is a suite of SDKs that make it easy to integrate multimedia ads into your websites and apps. IMA SDKs can request ads from any VAST-compliant ad server and manage ad playback in your apps. IMA can also display companion ads, report metrics to ad servers, and incorporate key buying signals, such as Active View viewability, IDFA/ADID, and content targeting.

Total Apps
9.59k
App Store
App Share
1.92%
App Store
Apps
9.51k
Games
80
Total Downloads
20.50b
App Store
Download Share
5.60%
App Store
App Downloads
18.45b
Game Downloads
2.05b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Interactive Media Ads IMA.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 1.82% have integrated Moengage. This accounts for 1.13% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

MoEngage is a full-stack solution SDK consisting of powerful customer analytics, automated cross-channel engagement, and AI-driven personalization.

Total Apps
9.08k
App Store
App Share
1.82%
App Store
Apps
9.05k
Games
29
Total Downloads
4.12b
App Store
Download Share
1.13%
App Store
App Downloads
4.12b
Game Downloads
2.62m

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

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