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Top 20 Crash Reporting and Performance SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 7 May 2025 CET
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Top 20 Crash Reporting and Performance SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Crash Reporting and Performance SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.

Crash Reporting and Performance SDKs help developers monitor the performance of their mobile apps. By integrating these SDKs into their products, developers can leverage the crash detection, error reporting, performance monitoring, real-time analytics, and other related capabilities that they offer.

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 Crash Reporting and Performance 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 crash reporting and performance SDKs, 85.46% have integrated Google Firebase. This accounts for 82.49% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Firebase is Google's mobile platform SDK that helps you quickly develop high-quality apps and grow your business.

Total Apps
808.14k
App Store
App Share
85.46%
App Store
Apps
723.95k
Games
84.19k
Total Downloads
314.16b
App Store
Download Share
82.49%
App Store
App Downloads
221.90b
Game Downloads
92.26b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 37.04% have integrated Firebase Crashlytics Fabric. This accounts for 59.12% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Firebase Crashlytics is an app that helps you track, prioritize, and fix stability issues that erode app quality, in realtime. Spend less time triaging and troubleshooting crashes and more time building app features that delight users.

Total Apps
350.30k
App Store
App Share
37.04%
App Store
Apps
323.50k
Games
26.80k
Total Downloads
225.17b
App Store
Download Share
59.12%
App Store
App Downloads
160.79b
Game Downloads
64.38b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Firebase Crashlytics Fabric.

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 10.41% have integrated Sentry. This accounts for 9.21% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

The official Sentry SDK for iOS, tvOS, macOS, watchOS. This SDK is written in Objective-C, but also provides a nice Swift interface.

Total Apps
98.40k
App Store
App Share
10.41%
App Store
Apps
96.82k
Games
1.58k
Total Downloads
35.08b
App Store
Download Share
9.21%
App Store
App Downloads
28.72b
Game Downloads
6.36b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 6.10% have integrated Firebase Performance Monitoring. This accounts for 9.13% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
57.69k
App Store
App Share
6.10%
App Store
Apps
56.21k
Games
1.48k
Total Downloads
34.77b
App Store
Download Share
9.13%
App Store
App Downloads
31.32b
Game Downloads
3.45b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Firebase Performance Monitoring.

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 5.16% have integrated CodePush by Microsoft. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
48.77k
App Store
App Share
5.16%
App Store
Apps
48.64k
Games
135
Total Downloads
2.75b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
2.72b
Game Downloads
26.17m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use CodePush by Microsoft.

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 4.76% have integrated Umeng Common ASMS. This accounts for 6.36% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Common is a Umeng Analytics SDK. It's a leading mobile app analytical platform in China.

Total Apps
44.98k
App Store
App Share
4.76%
App Store
Apps
40.89k
Games
4.09k
Total Downloads
24.23b
App Store
Download Share
6.36%
App Store
App Downloads
20.54b
Game Downloads
3.69b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Umeng Common ASMS.

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 3.39% have integrated Bugly. This accounts for 6.59% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

The Tencent Bugly SDK provides mobile developers with professional reports and operation statistics, helping developers to quickly find and solve issues. At the same time it grasps product operation dynamics, and follows-up user feedback in a timely manner.

Total Apps
32.03k
App Store
App Share
3.39%
App Store
Apps
29.05k
Games
2.98k
Total Downloads
25.09b
App Store
Download Share
6.59%
App Store
App Downloads
15.82b
Game Downloads
9.28b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 1.44% have integrated KSCrash. This accounts for 5.49% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

KSCrash is an iOS Crash Reporter SDK.

Total Apps
13.62k
App Store
App Share
1.44%
App Store
Apps
11.88k
Games
1.74k
Total Downloads
20.91b
App Store
Download Share
5.49%
App Store
App Downloads
11.75b
Game Downloads
9.16b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, 1.38% have integrated New Relic Mobile. This accounts for 2.76% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

New Relic One is an observability platform SDK built to help engineers create more perfect software.

Total Apps
13.09k
App Store
App Share
1.38%
App Store
Apps
13.04k
Games
48
Total Downloads
10.50b
App Store
Download Share
2.76%
App Store
App Downloads
10.32b
Game Downloads
178.51m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use New Relic Mobile.

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Bugsnag. This accounts for 1.81% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

The Bugsnag SDK monitors application stability so you can make data-driven decisions on whether you should be building new features, or fixing bugs.

Total Apps
9.01k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
8.88k
Games
133
Total Downloads
6.90b
App Store
Download Share
1.81%
App Store
App Downloads
4.55b
Game Downloads
2.35b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated PLCrashReporter. This accounts for 2.83% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

PLCrashReporter is a reliable open source library SDK that provides an in-process live crash reporting framework for iOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Total Apps
8.03k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
6.98k
Games
1.05k
Total Downloads
10.78b
App Store
Download Share
2.83%
App Store
App Downloads
7.27b
Game Downloads
3.51b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Datadog. This accounts for 2.37% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
7.56k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
7.53k
Games
23
Total Downloads
9.01b
App Store
Download Share
2.37%
App Store
App Downloads
8.97b
Game Downloads
36.43m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Instabug. This accounts for 1.18% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Instabug is an SDK that enables mobile teams to release with confidence. It offers comprehensive bug and crash reports, real-time user surveys, and user feedback.

Total Apps
6.75k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
6.73k
Games
19
Total Downloads
4.48b
App Store
Download Share
1.18%
App Store
App Downloads
4.44b
Game Downloads
38.03m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Smartlook. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Smartlook is an SDK that records users on websites and in mobile apps. It has features that allow you to find useful information, even in thousands of recordings, in no time.

Total Apps
4.77k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
4.44k
Games
329
Total Downloads
1.68b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
1.25b
Game Downloads
427.06m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Embrace. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
3.92k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
3.79k
Games
138
Total Downloads
2.93b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
1.57b
Game Downloads
1.36b

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Breakpad. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

The Breakpad SDK is a set of client and server components which implement a crash-reporting system.

Total Apps
3.04k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
2.77k
Games
270
Total Downloads
794.45m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
370.07m
Game Downloads
424.38m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Dynatrace. This accounts for 2.24% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
2.82k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
2.81k
Games
8
Total Downloads
8.51b
App Store
Download Share
2.24%
App Store
App Downloads
8.51b
Game Downloads
4.15m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated UXCam. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

UXCam is an experience analytics solution for mobile apps. The UXCam SDK captures every micro interaction on your app, allowing you to replay, analyze and optimize the User Experience.

Total Apps
2.56k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
2.54k
Games
15
Total Downloads
467.00m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
460.79m
Game Downloads
6.21m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated Bugsee. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

Total Apps
2.08k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
2.06k
Games
22
Total Downloads
168.03m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
165.53m
Game Downloads
2.50m

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

Among all apps utilizing crash reporting and performance SDKs, <1% have integrated HockeyApp. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the crash reporting and performance SDK category.

This SDK enables you to distribute your builds, collect crash reports, and get feedback from your users.

Total Apps
1.91k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
1.51k
Games
399
Total Downloads
474.60m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
103.93m
Game Downloads
370.68m

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does 42matters collect this data?'

We’ve developed a number of machine learning algorithms that scan millions of mobile and connected TV (CTV) applications on a regular basis. In addition, we collect ground truth app performance intelligence and use this data to build statistical models that estimate the performance of apps for which we do not have ground truth data.

What SDK data does 42matters collect?'

We track over 2,300 of the most popular SDKs integrated in iOS and Android apps. We collect a variety of SDK insights (title, platform, ID, category, and developer website); performance metrics (the number of apps that have installed each SDK, installation and removal trends, and app downloads); market share statistics (including market share per app category); and more!

How can I access 42matters’ SDK data?'

The most direct way is to use our SDK Explorer, which is a visual, web-based research platform that enables you to peruse all 2,300+ SDKs that we track. It’s great for market research, lead generation, competitor analysis, etc. However, more technically-inclined folks might prefer our APIs and File Dumps, which enable you to query info for specific apps or SDKs. You can also use our other research platform (the Explorer) to view integrated SDKs by app.

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