We at 42matters have run the numbers and determined the 15 most widely leveraged analytics SDKs available on the Android app market. In order to compile our rankings, we used our technology to analyze the millions of mobile applications, and the 1,200+ SDKs integrated into them, that constitute the Google Play Store inventory. This data also gives readers a sneak peak into the rich mobile application insights generated by the 42matters technology. This data is also available via our API and Explorer.
The intended purpose of this article is to assist app builders in their search for the perfect analytics SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. Furthermore, this list provides market researchers with an intriguing look at the prolific and highly malleable data collected by our technology.
1) Google Firebase
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 87% have Google Firebase integrated, covering 91% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Firebase is a mobile and web application development platform SDK that gives app builders the ability to develop their apps faster, without worrying about infrastructure. It includes functionalities like analytics, databases, messaging and crash reporting so developers can move quickly and focus on their users.
APP SHARE
87%
TOTAL APPS
1.98m
APPLICATIONS
1.73m
GAMES
245.95k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
91%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
604.66b
APP DOWNLOADS
419.71b
GAME DOWNLOADS
184.89b
Browse all apps that have Google Firebase integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Google Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 21% have Google Analytics integrated, covering 30% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Analytics is an analytics SDK that enables app developers to measure user interactions on their app. It is designed to give developers the tools necessary to collect, configure, and analyze data in order to reach the right audience.
APP SHARE
21%
TOTAL APPS
482.99k
APPLICATIONS
421.61k
GAMES
61.38k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
30%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
201.79b
APP DOWNLOADS
158.32b
GAME DOWNLOADS
43.49b
Browse all apps that have Google Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Firebase Crashlytics Fabric
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 19% have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated, covering 32% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Fabric Crashlytics is the most powerful, lightest weight crash reporting SDK on the market. App developers that leverage Fabric Crashlytics are able to spend less time finding crashes and more time fixing them.
APP SHARE
19%
TOTAL APPS
448.43k
APPLICATIONS
423.12k
GAMES
25.31k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
32%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
214.48b
APP DOWNLOADS
150.79b
GAME DOWNLOADS
63.66b
Browse all apps that have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Fabric Answers
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 10% have Fabric Answers integrated, covering 7% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Fabric Answers is a mobile analytics SDK. It gives app developers the ability to enable real-time analytics that provide insights into their core goals, such as growth, retention, and engagement.
APP SHARE
10%
TOTAL APPS
233.26k
APPLICATIONS
220.28k
GAMES
12.99k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
7%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
48.64b
APP DOWNLOADS
32.3b
GAME DOWNLOADS
16.33b
Browse all apps that have Fabric Answers integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Flurry Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 7% have Flurry Analytics integrated, covering 7% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Flurry is an analytics SDK provided by Yahoo. It operates under the premise that the right data can help developers answer the hardest questions and optimize their app experience. Flurry mobile app analytics can help developers by analyzing activity across their app portfolio.
APP SHARE
7%
TOTAL APPS
167.23k
APPLICATIONS
156.1k
GAMES
11.12k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
7%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
48.22b
APP DOWNLOADS
23.68b
GAME DOWNLOADS
24.54b
Browse all apps that have Flurry Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Moat
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 3% have Moat integrated, covering 20% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Moat is an always-on analytics SDK that gives developers the ability to measure real-time attention analytics across multiple platforms.
APP SHARE
3%
TOTAL APPS
75.44k
APPLICATIONS
38.29k
GAMES
37.16k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
20%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
133.9b
APP DOWNLOADS
43.75b
GAME DOWNLOADS
91.8b
Browse all apps that have Moat integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) AltBeacon by Radius Networks
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have AltBeacon by Radius Networks integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Radius Networks is a location-based transaction platform SDK. The Radius Networks leverages access points to identify customer location to enable efficient order delivery, proximity messaging, and tracking.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
46.93k
APPLICATIONS
45.16k
GAMES
1.77k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.63b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.48b
GAME DOWNLOADS
149.99m
Browse all apps that have AltBeacon by Radius Networks integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) ACRA
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have ACRA integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
ACRA is an analytics SDK that provides application crash reports for Android apps. By alerting developers to the existence of bugs, and giving them the tools to fix them, ACRA can be used to build quality apps that get good reviews.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
46.17k
APPLICATIONS
43.38k
GAMES
2.82k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.23b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.93b
GAME DOWNLOADS
299.36m
Browse all apps that have ACRA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) Amplitude
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have Amplitude integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Amplitude SDK helps app builders create enjoyable customer experiences by providing in-depth insight into user behaviors across the customer journey. It enables developers to understand their users, rapidly improve product experience, and grow their business.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
45.69k
APPLICATIONS
42.84k
GAMES
2.85k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
8.57b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.81b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.74b
Browse all apps that have Amplitude integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) AppsFlyer
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have AppsFlyer integrated, covering 16% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
AppsFlyer is an attribution SDK that provides advertisers with conversion data for their user acquisition and retention campaigns. Via the AppsFlyer dashboard, advertisers are able to monitor which media source was responsible for mobile activity and use this data to optimize their advertising budget.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
40.98k
APPLICATIONS
26.74k
GAMES
14.24k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
16%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
109.27b
APP DOWNLOADS
62.54b
GAME DOWNLOADS
46.74b
Browse all apps that have AppsFlyer integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) New Relic
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have New Relic integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
New Relic offers real-time insights for the modern enterprise via their cloud-based platform SDK. New Relic gives developers, engineers, operations, and management a clear view of what’s happening in today’s complex software environments.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
24.46k
APPLICATIONS
24.41k
GAMES
48
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.28b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.15b
GAME DOWNLOADS
131.92m
Browse all apps that have New Relic integrated with our App Market Explorer.
Where does the data come from?
We at 42matters scan millions of iOS and Android applications upon their release and as they are updated. We maintain an always up-to-date list of SDKs installed in each application. The download numbers represent estimates. The data collected can be used to compare the distribution of SDKs by category (find the full list of SDKs per category here), and in this way provide a more rigorous understanding of the SDK market share within the broader mobile application landscape. Contact us if you want to learn more.
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