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Top 20 Gaming and Game Engines SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 7 May 2025 CET
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Top 20 Gaming and Game Engines SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Gaming and Game Engines SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.

Gaming and Game Engine SDKs help developers build mobile games. They come with a set of tools and resources (game assets, scripting languages, APIs for game logic and physics, etc.) for creating, debugging, and deploying games on particular game engines. They may also include support for graphics rendering, audio, netowrking, and other gaming 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 Gaming and Game Engines 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 gaming and game engines SDKs, 66.06% have integrated Unity3D. This accounts for 51.87% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Unity, the world’s most popular development platform for creating 2D and 3D multiplatform games and interactive experiences.

Total Apps
141.36k
App Store
App Share
66.06%
App Store
Apps
30.10k
Games
111.26k
Total Downloads
91.24b
App Store
Download Share
51.87%
App Store
App Downloads
10.28b
Game Downloads
80.96b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Unity3D.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 35.44% have integrated Apple GameKit. This accounts for 39.48% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
75.84k
App Store
App Share
35.44%
App Store
Apps
23.88k
Games
51.96k
Total Downloads
69.44b
App Store
Download Share
39.48%
App Store
App Downloads
13.39b
Game Downloads
56.05b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 9.49% have integrated Apple SpriteKit. This accounts for 25.38% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
20.32k
App Store
App Share
9.49%
App Store
Apps
14.54k
Games
5.77k
Total Downloads
44.64b
App Store
Download Share
25.38%
App Store
App Downloads
43.37b
Game Downloads
1.28b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 8.97% have integrated GameAnalytics. This accounts for 8.07% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

GameanAlytics is an SDK that collects, visualizes, and understands your player data all in one platform.

Total Apps
19.19k
App Store
App Share
8.97%
App Store
Apps
355
Games
18.84k
Total Downloads
14.20b
App Store
Download Share
8.07%
App Store
App Downloads
290.98m
Game Downloads
13.91b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 7.68% have integrated Cocos2D-X. This accounts for 7.24% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Cocos2D-X is a mature, open source, cross-platform game development framework SDK that supports 2D and 3D game creation. The engine provides rich functions such as graphics rendering, GUI, audio, network, physics, user input, etc. It is widely used in game development and interactive application construction.

Total Apps
16.43k
App Store
App Share
7.68%
App Store
Apps
3.31k
Games
13.12k
Total Downloads
12.73b
App Store
Download Share
7.24%
App Store
App Downloads
2.70b
Game Downloads
10.03b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Cocos2D-X.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 2.05% have integrated Ejecta. This accounts for 2.87% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Ejecta is a fast, open source JavaScript, Canvas, and audio implementation SDK for iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) and tvOS (Apple TV). It serves as a browser that can only display a Canvas element.

Total Apps
4.38k
App Store
App Share
2.05%
App Store
Apps
1.39k
Games
2.99k
Total Downloads
5.05b
App Store
Download Share
2.87%
App Store
App Downloads
1.49b
Game Downloads
3.56b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, 1.37% have integrated Solar2D Corona Labs. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Corona is a 2D engine SDK that lets you build games and apps for all major platforms, including iOS, Android, Kindle, Apple TV, Android TV, macOS, and Windows.

Total Apps
2.93k
App Store
App Share
1.37%
App Store
Apps
1.22k
Games
1.71k
Total Downloads
597.43m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
78.48m
Game Downloads
518.94m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Solar2D Corona Labs.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Prime31. This accounts for 1.07% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Prime31 is an SDK that creates top quality mobile games, applications, and tools for small and large businesses.

Total Apps
1.94k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
225
Games
1.72k
Total Downloads
1.88b
App Store
Download Share
1.07%
App Store
App Downloads
322.63m
Game Downloads
1.56b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Prime31.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated PlayFab. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
1.31k
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
113
Games
1.20k
Total Downloads
1.24b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
18.17m
Game Downloads
1.23b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated ByteBrew. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
998
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
38
Games
960
Total Downloads
1.27b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
2.32m
Game Downloads
1.26b

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Voxelbusters Essential Kit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
912
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
237
Games
675
Total Downloads
1.30b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
61.21m
Game Downloads
1.24b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Voxelbusters Essential Kit.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated GameCenterManager. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

GameCenter Manager is an SDK that helps to manage Game Center in iOS and Mac apps. It reports and tracks high scores, achievements, and challenges for different players.

Total Apps
794
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
97
Games
697
Total Downloads
680.13m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
23.60m
Game Downloads
656.53m

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated GameThrive. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

The GameThrive SDK offers push notifications for mobile games and apps.

Total Apps
782
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
438
Games
344
Total Downloads
54.99m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
15.75m
Game Downloads
39.24m

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated TapTap Developer Services. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
722
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
68
Games
654
Total Downloads
1.03b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
243.02m
Game Downloads
784.78m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use TapTap Developer Services.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Godot Engine. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
636
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
118
Games
518
Total Downloads
21.38m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
7.62m
Game Downloads
13.76m

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Unreal Engine 4. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Unreal Engine is the world's most open and advanced real-time 3D creation platform SDK for photoreal visuals and immersive experiences.

Total Apps
576
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
149
Games
427
Total Downloads
1.49b
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
198.93m
Game Downloads
1.29b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Unreal Engine 4.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Faceunity. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
526
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
521
Games
5
Total Downloads
748.28m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
649.27m
Game Downloads
99.02m

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

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Chipmunk2d. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Chipmunk2D is a simple, lightweight, fast, and portable 2D rigid body physics library SDK written in C.

Total Apps
462
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
96
Games
366
Total Downloads
54.40m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
6.78m
Game Downloads
47.62m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Chipmunk2d.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Nakama by Heroic Labs. This accounts for 1.15% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

Total Apps
345
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
17
Games
328
Total Downloads
2.02b
App Store
Download Share
1.15%
App Store
App Downloads
216.03k
Game Downloads
2.02b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Nakama by Heroic Labs.

Among all apps utilizing gaming and game engines SDKs, <1% have integrated Everyplay. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the gaming and game engines SDK category.

The Everyplay SDK was a framework that facilitated the recording of video and audio of games. It was discontinued in 2018.

Total Apps
277
App Store
App Share
<1%
App Store
Apps
40
Games
237
Total Downloads
31.59m
App Store
Download Share
<1%
App Store
App Downloads
1.56m
Game Downloads
30.03m

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

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