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Top 16 Connected Devices SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 31 May 2025 CET
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Top 16 Connected Devices SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 16 most popular Connected Devices SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.

Connected Device SDKs can be used to build apps capable of communicating with devices like smart thermostats, security cameras, wearables, etc. They're especially helpful for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity. They enable apps to access device sensors, data streams, and other device-specific features.

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 Connected Devices 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.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 74.49% have integrated Apple Core Bluetooth. This accounts for 55.17% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
158.71k
App Store
App Share
74.49%
App Store
Apps
150.01k
Games
8.70k
Total Downloads
81.65b
App Store
Download Share
55.17%
App Store
App Downloads
77.35b
Game Downloads
4.30b

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 24.93% have integrated Apple WatchConnectivity. This accounts for 64.91% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
53.12k
App Store
App Share
24.93%
App Store
Apps
39.15k
Games
13.97k
Total Downloads
96.07b
App Store
Download Share
64.91%
App Store
App Downloads
81.63b
Game Downloads
14.44b

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 10.50% have integrated Apple HealthKit. This accounts for 10.51% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
22.37k
App Store
App Share
10.50%
App Store
Apps
22.29k
Games
79
Total Downloads
15.55b
App Store
Download Share
10.51%
App Store
App Downloads
15.37b
Game Downloads
178.99m

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 1.28% have integrated React Native BLE PLX by Intent. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

A comprehensive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) library tailored for React Native applications. It enables developers to seamlessly integrate BLE functionalities into their mobile apps.

Total Apps
2.74k
App Store
App Share
1.28%
App Store
Apps
2.71k
Games
26
Total Downloads
63.25m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
63.10m
Game Downloads
149.19k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use React Native BLE PLX by Intent.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensor Data Analytics. This accounts for 3.25% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Sensor Data Analytics offers big data analysis and marketing technology services. This includes all-channel data collection, full-domain user IDs, full-scene multi-dimensional data analysis, and accurate full-channel user reach that helps enterprises realize the digitization of full-process marketing.

Total Apps
1.74k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.71k
Games
30
Total Downloads
4.81b
App Store
Download Share
3.25%
App Store
App Downloads
4.61b
Game Downloads
192.54m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sensor Data Analytics.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Tuya Smart Home. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
1.65k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.65k
Games
0
Total Downloads
42.33m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
42.33m
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Tuya Smart Home.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated DFU Library by Nordic. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
1.60k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.60k
Games
2
Total Downloads
445.52m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
445.48m
Game Downloads
42.36k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DFU Library by Nordic.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated CLImageEditor. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

The CLImageEditor SDK provides basic image editing features to iPhone apps. This ViewController is simple to use and capable of being included as part of the UIImagePickerController.

Total Apps
1.54k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.53k
Games
8
Total Downloads
461.70m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
219.47m
Game Downloads
242.24m

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Estimote. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Estimote offers location and proximity solutions with a programmable IoT stack using Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, and LTE / NB-IoT connectivity via SDK.

Total Apps
1.10k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.10k
Games
3
Total Downloads
2.68m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
2.67m
Game Downloads
4.56k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Apple ResearchKit and CareKit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
230
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
230
Games
0
Total Downloads
7.85m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
7.85m
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Apple ResearchKit and CareKit.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Garmin ConnectIQ. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
61
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
61
Games
0
Total Downloads
23.70m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
23.70m
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensorberg. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

The Sensorberg SDK offers all building systems in one platform. Digitalization from access to building control systems. Sensorberg's own hardware, which can do much more than open doors.

Total Apps
7
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
7
Games
0
Total Downloads
5.65k
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
5.65k
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated PebbleKit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Pebble is a discontinued smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corporation. The PebbleKit SDK enabled communications via Pebble devices.

Total Apps
6
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
5
Games
1
Total Downloads
272.03k
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
244.44k
Game Downloads
27.59k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Jawbone UP Platform. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Jawbone is an SDK client based on .NET for data exchange with the Jawbone server.

Total Apps
6
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
6
Games
0
Total Downloads
1.69m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
1.69m
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Jawbone UP Platform.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensoro. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
1
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1
Games
0
Total Downloads
2.60k
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
2.60k
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sphero SDK. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Sphero makes undeniably cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts. The Sphero ecosystem of tools and content gives kids, teachers, and parents of all learning and coding abilities a blank canvas to solve challenges at home, in school, and beyond.

Total Apps
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
Games
Total Downloads
0
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
0
Game Downloads
0

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

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