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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 14 May 2026 CET
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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

What are the most used ad network SDKs for Android apps? The following shows the 20 most widely-integrated ad network SDKs.

Ad Network SDKs are used to monetize apps with in-app advertising. They enable apps to host relevant third-party ads from associated Ad Networks and provide a range of features and functionalities, like ad rendering, ad targeting, and ad tracking, to help app publishers improve ad revenue.

At 42matters, we analyze millions of mobile apps available on the Google Play™ Store and iOS App Store™, including over 2,300 SDKs integrated within these apps.

The following shows a small excerpt of the data available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

This information is intended to assist those who are looking to monetize their mobile apps, see how their ad network SDKs stack up to the competition, or merely investigate the distribution of ad network SDKs on the app market generally.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 23.61% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 52.26% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
166.03k
Google Play
App Share
23.61%
Google Play
Apps
86.95k
Games
79.07k
Total Downloads
563.55b
Google Play
Download Share
52.26%
Google Play
App Downloads
219.04b
Game Downloads
344.52b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 22.49% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 52.53% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Audience Network is an in-app advertising network for mobile applications. Advertisers using the Facebook Audience Network SDK are able to deliver their ads beyond the Facebook platform, while taking full advantage of Facebook’s robust ad system.

Total Apps
158.13k
Google Play
App Share
22.49%
Google Play
Apps
103.37k
Games
54.76k
Total Downloads
566.52b
Google Play
Download Share
52.53%
Google Play
App Downloads
251.31b
Game Downloads
315.21b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Audience Network.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 20.19% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 44.48% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Unity Ads SDK helps publishers integrate especially video advertisements, aimed at maximizing revenue and improving user experience, into their games. Unity Ads gives developers the ability to offer users a variety of rewards in exchange for watching videos, such as additional “life,” currency, score increases, etc.

Total Apps
141.98k
Google Play
App Share
20.19%
Google Play
Apps
52.94k
Games
89.04k
Total Downloads
479.65b
Google Play
Download Share
44.48%
Google Play
App Downloads
97.88b
Game Downloads
381.77b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 16.86% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 42.88% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

AppLovin's powerful analytics and marketing platform provides mobile game developers with the tools they need to monetize, publish, understand, and grow their businesses all in one SDK.

Total Apps
118.55k
Google Play
App Share
16.86%
Google Play
Apps
56.25k
Games
62.30k
Total Downloads
462.42b
Google Play
Download Share
42.88%
Google Play
App Downloads
150.37b
Game Downloads
312.05b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 12.82% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 34.54% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

ironSource is a monetization platform that connects advertisers and publishers. It offers all kind of ad units for video, display, and rich media ads that help to generate app revenue.

Total Apps
90.15k
Google Play
App Share
12.82%
Google Play
Apps
33.27k
Games
56.87k
Total Downloads
372.43b
Google Play
Download Share
34.54%
Google Play
App Downloads
70.30b
Game Downloads
302.13b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 12.20% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 38.93% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Vungle is a trusted guide for growth and engagement that transforms how users discover and experience apps. The Vungle SDK allows developers to supercharge their apps and their returns. It drives revenue and gives in-app ads the power to perform.

Total Apps
85.74k
Google Play
App Share
12.20%
Google Play
Apps
34.85k
Games
50.89k
Total Downloads
419.79b
Google Play
Download Share
38.93%
Google Play
App Downloads
128.28b
Game Downloads
291.51b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.18% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 32.37% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
78.64k
Google Play
App Share
11.18%
Google Play
Apps
29.22k
Games
49.42k
Total Downloads
349.10b
Google Play
Download Share
32.37%
Google Play
App Downloads
91.84b
Game Downloads
257.26b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.12% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 32.91% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
78.15k
Google Play
App Share
11.12%
Google Play
Apps
34.15k
Games
43.99k
Total Downloads
354.86b
Google Play
Download Share
32.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
131.33b
Game Downloads
223.53b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.95% have integrated Google Interactive Media Ads IMA. This accounts for 9.41% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
62.95k
Google Play
App Share
8.95%
Google Play
Apps
61.76k
Games
1.19k
Total Downloads
101.48b
Google Play
Download Share
9.41%
Google Play
App Downloads
91.03b
Game Downloads
10.44b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Interactive Media Ads IMA.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.86% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 28.44% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

nMobi offers publishers a programmatic monetization platform where they can access a mediation platform, in-app advertising, global advertising demand, and roughly 5,000 buyers representing top brands. The InMobi SDK is aimed at helping publishers maximize their in-app ad earnings with unified auction solutions and header bidding for mobile applications.

Total Apps
62.28k
Google Play
App Share
8.86%
Google Play
Apps
24.79k
Games
37.49k
Total Downloads
306.75b
Google Play
Download Share
28.44%
Google Play
App Downloads
92.00b
Game Downloads
214.75b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use InMobi Mobile Ads.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.32% have integrated ironSource AdQuality. This accounts for 21.31% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
51.49k
Google Play
App Share
7.32%
Google Play
Apps
14.92k
Games
36.56k
Total Downloads
229.82b
Google Play
Download Share
21.31%
Google Play
App Downloads
36.04b
Game Downloads
193.78b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.21% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 25.67% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
50.71k
Google Play
App Share
7.21%
Google Play
Apps
16.25k
Games
34.45k
Total Downloads
276.79b
Google Play
Download Share
25.67%
Google Play
App Downloads
55.84b
Game Downloads
220.95b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DT Exchange by Digital Turbine.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.75% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 13.79% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Chartboost ad exchange gives publishers access to a vast mobile gaming audience, real-time bidding, and relevant and user-friendly in-app ads for monetization. The Chartboost SDK dashboard provides full transparency and control over the types of ads users will encounter, including rewarded video ads and interactive ads.

Total Apps
40.41k
Google Play
App Share
5.75%
Google Play
Apps
15.46k
Games
24.95k
Total Downloads
148.68b
Google Play
Download Share
13.79%
Google Play
App Downloads
26.24b
Game Downloads
122.44b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.70% have integrated Yandex Mobile Ads. This accounts for 12.58% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
33.01k
Google Play
App Share
4.70%
Google Play
Apps
12.42k
Games
20.59k
Total Downloads
135.68b
Google Play
Download Share
12.58%
Google Play
App Downloads
42.58b
Game Downloads
93.10b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Yandex Mobile Ads.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.57% have integrated Start.io Startapp. This accounts for 1.77% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

StartApp leverages first-party data and insights to enhance the mobile experience for mobile publishers, advertisers, and consumers. With the StartApp SDK, users are able to reach premium mobile audiences and make informed business decisions in real-time while optimize existing media and data strategies.

Total Apps
32.16k
Google Play
App Share
4.57%
Google Play
Apps
28.51k
Games
3.65k
Total Downloads
19.04b
Google Play
Download Share
1.77%
Google Play
App Downloads
13.95b
Game Downloads
5.09b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Start.io Startapp.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.41% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 11.65% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
30.97k
Google Play
App Share
4.41%
Google Play
Apps
11.27k
Games
19.70k
Total Downloads
125.64b
Google Play
Download Share
11.65%
Google Play
App Downloads
36.84b
Game Downloads
88.80b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.13% have integrated BIGO Ads. This accounts for 10.88% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
29.06k
Google Play
App Share
4.13%
Google Play
Apps
8.30k
Games
20.76k
Total Downloads
117.29b
Google Play
Download Share
10.88%
Google Play
App Downloads
24.94b
Game Downloads
92.35b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.23% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 15.02% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Appodeal is an app monetization platform that offer over 60 ad demand sources and a global reach. It supports all popular mobile ad formats and offers parallel bidding.

Total Apps
22.70k
Google Play
App Share
3.23%
Google Play
Apps
4.58k
Games
18.12k
Total Downloads
161.93b
Google Play
Download Share
15.02%
Google Play
App Downloads
18.10b
Game Downloads
143.83b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.21% have integrated BidMachine Appodeal Stack. This accounts for 14.89% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
22.56k
Google Play
App Share
3.21%
Google Play
Apps
4.45k
Games
18.11k
Total Downloads
160.58b
Google Play
Download Share
14.89%
Google Play
App Downloads
17.50b
Game Downloads
143.08b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use BidMachine Appodeal Stack.

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