Top 20 Communication SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
We at 42matters have gathered a list of the most popular communication SDKs among iOS apps on the iOS app market.
Communication SDKs enable mobile app developers to integrate communication capabilities, such as messaging tools, video conferencing tools, or voice chat in their apps. This may include features such as messaging, voice calling, video calling, screen sharing, file sharing, and other communication-related capabilities.
This list is based on our analysis of the 2,300+ SDKs integrated in the vast mobile applications inventory of the Apple App Store. It provides a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by 42matters’ technology. This data is available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.
The intended purpose of this article is to assist app developers in their search for the perfect communication SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. The data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile apps market.
The 20 most widely-integrated communication SDKs:
OneSignal
Check “OneSignal” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 55.69% have integrated OneSignal. This accounts for 20.58% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
OneSignal is a market leader in customer engagement. The SDK powers mobile and web push and email and in-app messages.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use OneSignal.
Firebase In-App Messaging
Check “Firebase In-App Messaging” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 13.39% have integrated Firebase In-App Messaging. This accounts for 17.40% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Firebase In-App Messaging.
Zoom Zapp
Check “Zoom Zapp” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 8.53% have integrated Zoom Zapp. This accounts for 8.38% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. This SDK enables developers to add Zoom functionalities to their apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Zoom Zapp.
Agora.io
Check “Agora.io” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 6.90% have integrated Agora.io. This accounts for 14.74% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Agora.io provides the building blocks for real-time voice and video communications through a simple and powerful SDK.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Agora.io.
Zendesk
Check “Zendesk” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 5.89% have integrated Zendesk. This accounts for 18.88% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Zendesk builds software designed to improve customer relationships.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Zendesk.
Twilio Programmable Video
Check “Twilio Programmable Video” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 4.58% have integrated Twilio Programmable Video. This accounts for 2.62% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
The Programmable Video REST API allows you to control your video applications from your back-end server via HTTP requests.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twilio Programmable Video.
Chat SDK
Check “Chat SDK” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 2.95% have integrated Chat SDK. This accounts for 5.23% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Chat SDK.
Jitsi 8x8 Meet
Check “Jitsi 8x8 Meet” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 2.08% have integrated Jitsi 8x8 Meet. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Jitsi 8x8 Meet.
Among all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 1.92% have integrated PubNub. This accounts for 2.36% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
PubNub is a global Data Stream Network (DSN) and realtime infrastructure-as-a-service. Scale and manage realtime data streams for mobile and web apps with just a few lines of code.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use PubNub.
Twilio Programmable Voice (VoIP Client)
Check “Twilio Programmable Voice (VoIP Client)” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 1.67% have integrated Twilio Programmable Voice (VoIP Client). This accounts for 4.17% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
The Programmable Voice SDKs allow you to add voice-over-IP (VoIP) calling directly into your web and native mobile applications.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twilio Programmable Voice (VoIP Client).
OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage
Check “OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, 1.65% have integrated OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Vonage APIs (formerly Nexmo and TokBox) help growing startups and agile enterprises enhance customer experience and realize new business outcomes at scale.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage.
Nim by Netease
Check “Nim by Netease” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Nim by Netease. This accounts for 1.45% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Nim by Netease.
Easemob
Check “Easemob” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Easemob. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
EaseMob is a PaaS-based SDK that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Easemob.
RongCloudSDK
Check “RongCloudSDK” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated RongCloudSDK. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
RongCloudSDK offers the most secure and reliable global cloud communication service.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use RongCloudSDK.
Twilio Programmable Chat
Check “Twilio Programmable Chat” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Twilio Programmable Chat. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Twilio Programmable Chat is an SDK that makes it easy for you to add chat features into your web and native mobile applications without building or scaling a real-time chat backend.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Twilio Programmable Chat.
Among all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Sinch. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Sinch is an SDK that enables developers to connect with customers and make engagement personal with simple, programmable SMS, voice, video, and verification tools.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sinch.
QuickBlox
Check “QuickBlox” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated QuickBlox. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
QuickBlox is backend communication platform providing messenger API and SDK for websites and apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use QuickBlox.
SendBird
Check “SendBird” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated SendBird. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Sendbird's chat, voice, and video APIs and SDKs connect users through immersive, modern communication solutions that drive better user experiences.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SendBird.
Stream.io Chat
Check “Stream.io Chat” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Stream.io Chat. This accounts for 1.41% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Stream.io Chat.
Sendbird UIKit
Check “Sendbird UIKit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing communication SDKs, <1% have integrated Sendbird UIKit. This accounts for 2.64% of app downloads within the communication SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sendbird UIKit.
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