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 89% have Google Firebase integrated, covering 92% 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
89%
TOTAL APPS
2.02m
APPLICATIONS
1.77m
GAMES
251.41k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
92%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
688.53b
APP DOWNLOADS
476b
GAME DOWNLOADS
212.16b
Browse all apps that have Google Firebase integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Firebase Crashlytics Fabric
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 20% have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated, covering 33% 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
20%
TOTAL APPS
453.87k
APPLICATIONS
427.21k
GAMES
26.67k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
33%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
247.55b
APP DOWNLOADS
171.47b
GAME DOWNLOADS
76.03b
Browse all apps that have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Google Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 18% have Google Analytics integrated, covering 27% 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
18%
TOTAL APPS
426.84k
APPLICATIONS
375.76k
GAMES
51.08k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
27%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
208.34b
APP DOWNLOADS
162.3b
GAME DOWNLOADS
45.96b
Browse all apps that have Google Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Fabric Answers
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 8% have Fabric Answers integrated, covering 5% 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
8%
TOTAL APPS
185.17k
APPLICATIONS
174.99k
GAMES
10.17k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
41.04b
APP DOWNLOADS
28.4b
GAME DOWNLOADS
12.64b
Browse all apps that have Fabric Answers integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Flurry Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 6% have Flurry Analytics integrated, covering 6% 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
6%
TOTAL APPS
146.03k
APPLICATIONS
136.39k
GAMES
9.64k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
6%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
47.56b
APP DOWNLOADS
24.01b
GAME DOWNLOADS
23.55b
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 17% 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
70.29k
APPLICATIONS
35.52k
GAMES
34.77k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
17%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
129.33b
APP DOWNLOADS
42.98b
GAME DOWNLOADS
86.06b
Browse all apps that have Moat integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) 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
50.11k
APPLICATIONS
46.93k
GAMES
3.18k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.85b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.61b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.24b
Browse all apps that have Amplitude integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) AltBeacon by Radius Networks
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% 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
1%
TOTAL APPS
44.03k
APPLICATIONS
42.47k
GAMES
1.57k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.85b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.7b
GAME DOWNLOADS
149.4m
Browse all apps that have AltBeacon by Radius Networks integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) AppsFlyer
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have AppsFlyer integrated, covering 17% 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
42.49k
APPLICATIONS
24.89k
GAMES
17.6k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
17%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
127.77b
APP DOWNLOADS
71.75b
GAME DOWNLOADS
55.69b
Browse all apps that have AppsFlyer integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) ACRA
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% 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
1%
TOTAL APPS
38.13k
APPLICATIONS
35.92k
GAMES
2.22k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.56b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
315.01m
Browse all apps that have ACRA 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
22.82k
APPLICATIONS
22.79k
GAMES
36
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.62b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.44b
GAME DOWNLOADS
152.47m
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.
Are you looking for app publishers to adopt your SDK?
App Market Explorer gives you the ability to find and qualify new leads. Identify your ideal publisher by browsing for compatible applications and filtering by what SDKs are integrated, number of downloads, ratings, country, etc. Learn more...
Are you looking for data-rich insights into the app market?
App Market Explorer allows you to selectively or broadly browse the entire mobile application market. 42matters also offers full meta data snapshots of Google Play Store and iOS App Store apps. These data dumps allow you to implement and analyze the data we collect in any way you see fit. Learn more...
Are you looking for an SDK to leverage in your app?
In addition to providing insight into which SDKs your competitors are using and how their applications are ranked, App Market Explorer enables you to monitor emerging trends and growing markets within the mobile app industry. Learn more...