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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 6 Oct 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, 54.85% have integrated Apple AppTrackingTransparency. This accounts for 88.29% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
292.74k
App Store
App Share
54.85%
App Store
Apps
205.39k
Games
87.35k
Total Downloads
282.96b
App Store
Download Share
88.29%
App Store
App Downloads
188.32b
Game Downloads
94.64b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 38.03% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 36.01% 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
202.96k
App Store
App Share
38.03%
App Store
Apps
116.34k
Games
86.62k
Total Downloads
115.41b
App Store
Download Share
36.01%
App Store
App Downloads
37.05b
Game Downloads
78.36b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 27.41% have integrated Apple iAd. This accounts for 42.94% 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
146.30k
App Store
App Share
27.41%
App Store
Apps
96.50k
Games
49.80k
Total Downloads
137.61b
App Store
Download Share
42.94%
App Store
App Downloads
80.08b
Game Downloads
57.54b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 17.39% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 25.91% 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
92.79k
App Store
App Share
17.39%
App Store
Apps
12.98k
Games
79.81k
Total Downloads
83.04b
App Store
Download Share
25.91%
App Store
App Downloads
10.34b
Game Downloads
72.70b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 15.14% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 29.88% 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
80.79k
App Store
App Share
15.14%
App Store
Apps
43.82k
Games
36.96k
Total Downloads
95.76b
App Store
Download Share
29.88%
App Store
App Downloads
27.03b
Game Downloads
68.73b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.05% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 29.66% 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
58.95k
App Store
App Share
11.05%
App Store
Apps
12.52k
Games
46.43k
Total Downloads
95.04b
App Store
Download Share
29.66%
App Store
App Downloads
24.01b
Game Downloads
71.03b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.29% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 25.87% 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
38.91k
App Store
App Share
7.29%
App Store
Apps
6.08k
Games
32.83k
Total Downloads
82.92b
App Store
Download Share
25.87%
App Store
App Downloads
15.91b
Game Downloads
67.01b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.15% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 27.69% 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
38.14k
App Store
App Share
7.15%
App Store
Apps
13.52k
Games
24.62k
Total Downloads
88.73b
App Store
Download Share
27.69%
App Store
App Downloads
32.57b
Game Downloads
56.16b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.74% have integrated Supersonic - ironSource. This accounts for 22.46% 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
35.97k
App Store
App Share
6.74%
App Store
Apps
4.37k
Games
31.60k
Total Downloads
71.97b
App Store
Download Share
22.46%
App Store
App Downloads
6.50b
Game Downloads
65.47b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.59% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 22.50% 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
35.20k
App Store
App Share
6.59%
App Store
Apps
4.17k
Games
31.02k
Total Downloads
72.10b
App Store
Download Share
22.50%
App Store
App Downloads
6.50b
Game Downloads
65.60b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.49% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 12.74% 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
34.65k
App Store
App Share
6.49%
App Store
Apps
4.55k
Games
30.10k
Total Downloads
40.84b
App Store
Download Share
12.74%
App Store
App Downloads
4.51b
Game Downloads
36.33b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.68% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 20.23% 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
24.96k
App Store
App Share
4.68%
App Store
Apps
3.26k
Games
21.70k
Total Downloads
64.84b
App Store
Download Share
20.23%
App Store
App Downloads
7.10b
Game Downloads
57.74b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.30% have integrated AdColony. This accounts for 4.70% 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
22.98k
App Store
App Share
4.30%
App Store
Apps
4.29k
Games
18.69k
Total Downloads
15.05b
App Store
Download Share
4.70%
App Store
App Downloads
2.85b
Game Downloads
12.20b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.50% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 19.21% 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
18.68k
App Store
App Share
3.50%
App Store
Apps
1.74k
Games
16.94k
Total Downloads
61.58b
App Store
Download Share
19.21%
App Store
App Downloads
6.23b
Game Downloads
55.35b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.40% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 8.92% 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
18.13k
App Store
App Share
3.40%
App Store
Apps
3.49k
Games
14.64k
Total Downloads
28.57b
App Store
Download Share
8.92%
App Store
App Downloads
4.56b
Game Downloads
24.01b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.48% have integrated AerServ. This accounts for 8.63% 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
13.22k
App Store
App Share
2.48%
App Store
Apps
1.75k
Games
11.46k
Total Downloads
27.65b
App Store
Download Share
8.63%
App Store
App Downloads
4.19b
Game Downloads
23.46b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.43% have integrated Tapjoy. This accounts for 4.89% 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
12.97k
App Store
App Share
2.43%
App Store
Apps
1.91k
Games
11.06k
Total Downloads
15.67b
App Store
Download Share
4.89%
App Store
App Downloads
1.93b
Game Downloads
13.74b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.08% have integrated Moat. This accounts for 1.43% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

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

Total Apps
11.09k
App Store
App Share
2.08%
App Store
Apps
2.31k
Games
8.77k
Total Downloads
4.59b
App Store
Download Share
1.43%
App Store
App Downloads
1.04b
Game Downloads
3.55b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 1.88% have integrated Amazon Ads - Transparent Ad Marketplace. This accounts for 12.45% 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
10.04k
App Store
App Share
1.88%
App Store
Apps
4.14k
Games
5.90k
Total Downloads
39.91b
App Store
Download Share
12.45%
App Store
App Downloads
14.31b
Game Downloads
25.61b

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

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