Top 20 Security and Privacy SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Security and Privacy SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.
Security and Privacy SDKs are developer tools that provide various functionalities for developers that need to add secure data transmission, storage, or processing to their mobile apps, as well as privacy compliance. Common features include authentication, authorization, encryption, decryption, data access control, tokenization, certificate management, secure communication, etc.
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 Security and Privacy 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.
The 20 most widely-integrated security and privacy SDKs:
Firebase App Check
Check “Firebase App Check” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 55.06% have integrated Firebase App Check. This accounts for 38.54% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Firebase App Check.
Google reCAPTCHA
Check “Google reCAPTCHA” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 20.53% have integrated Google reCAPTCHA. This accounts for 16.09% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google reCAPTCHA.
CryptoSwift
Check “CryptoSwift” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 19.31% have integrated CryptoSwift. This accounts for 16.38% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
The CryptoSwift SDK is a growing collection of standard and secure cryptographic algorithms implemented in Swift.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use CryptoSwift.
TrustKit
Check “TrustKit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 7.73% have integrated TrustKit. This accounts for 6.83% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
TrustKit is an SDK that offers an open source framework that makes it easy to deploy SSL public key pinning and reporting in any iOS 10+, macOS 10.10+, tvOS 10+, or watchOS 3+ App. It supports both Swift and Objective-C Apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use TrustKit.
Google Mobile Ads Consent AdMob SDK
Check “Google Mobile Ads Consent AdMob SDK” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 4.46% have integrated Google Mobile Ads Consent AdMob SDK. This accounts for 3.36% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
The Google Mobile Ads Consent AdMob SDK is an open-source library that provides utility functions for collecting consent from your users.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Mobile Ads Consent AdMob SDK.
AESCrypt
Check “AESCrypt” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 4.08% have integrated AESCrypt. This accounts for 3.48% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
AESCrypt is a file encryption SDK, available on several operating systems, that facilitates easy and secure file encryption based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AESCrypt.
Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 2.03% have integrated Sift. This accounts for 2.23% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Sift is a leader in digital trust and safety, empowering organizations of all sizes to unlock new revenue without risk. Sift helps businesses make accurate, real-time decisions that both improve user experience and increase revenue.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sift.
OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent
Check “OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 1.63% have integrated OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent. This accounts for 11.75% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
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FraudForce by iovation
Check “FraudForce by iovation” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 1.62% have integrated FraudForce by iovation. This accounts for 4.00% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
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RNCryptor
Check “RNCryptor” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 1.45% have integrated RNCryptor. This accounts for 1.96% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
The RNCryptor SDK is just one swift file and one bridging header, allowing you to skip all the complexity of managing frameworks.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use RNCryptor.
Usercentrics
Check “Usercentrics” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Usercentrics. This accounts for 10.41% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
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Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Didomi. This accounts for 4.09% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
The Didomi SDK provides comprehensive solutions to collect, store, and leverage user consents and preferences for your business.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Didomi.
1Password Extension
Check “1Password Extension” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated 1Password Extension. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use 1Password Extension.
SSKeychain
Check “SSKeychain” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated SSKeychain. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
SSKeychain is a simple wrapper SDK for accessing accounts, getting passwords, setting passwords, and deleting passwords using the system Keychain on Mac OS X and iOS. SSKeychain works in ARC and non-ARC projects.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SSKeychain.
Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Talsec. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Talsec.
ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis
Check “ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis.
FreeRASP by Talsec
Check “FreeRASP by Talsec” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated FreeRASP by Talsec. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use FreeRASP by Talsec.
Riskified
Check “Riskified” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Riskified. This accounts for 2.54% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Riskified.
Confiant
Check “Confiant” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Confiant. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Confiant.
SecureMessage
Check “SecureMessage” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated SecureMessage. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.
The SecureMessage SDK is a test app for public key encryption on iOS.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SecureMessage.
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