We here at 42matters have gathered a list of the most popular communication SDKs on the Android app market. This list is based on our analysis of the 1,200+ SDKs integrated into the vast mobile applications inventory of the Google Play Store. The following is a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by 42matters’ technology. This data is also available via our API and Explorer.
The intended purpose of this article is to assist app developers in their search for the perfect communication SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. The data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile apps market.
1) OneSignal
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 57% have OneSignal integrated, covering 12% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
OneSignal is a market leader in customer engagement. The SDK powers mobile and web push and email and in-app messages.
APP SHARE
57%
TOTAL APPS
345.48k
APPLICATIONS
327.43k
GAMES
18.05k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
12%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
31.82b
APP DOWNLOADS
22.02b
GAME DOWNLOADS
9.81b
Browse all apps that have OneSignal integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) gRPC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 24% have gRPC integrated, covering 39% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
gRPC is a modern open source, high-performance RPC framework SDK that can run in any environment. It can efficiently connect services in and across data centers with pluggable support for load balancing, tracing, health checking, and authentication.
APP SHARE
24%
TOTAL APPS
148.3k
APPLICATIONS
142.27k
GAMES
6.03k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
39%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
105.21b
APP DOWNLOADS
94.86b
GAME DOWNLOADS
10.35b
Browse all apps that have gRPC integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) WebRTC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 10% have WebRTC integrated, covering 31% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
With WebRTC, you can add real-time communication capabilities to your mobile apps. It supports sending videos, voice, and generic data between peers, allowing developers to build powerful voice- and video-communication solutions.
APP SHARE
10%
TOTAL APPS
64.9k
APPLICATIONS
64.71k
GAMES
184
DOWNLOAD SHARE
31%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
82.44b
APP DOWNLOADS
81.25b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.19b
Browse all apps that have WebRTC integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Intercom
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 8% have Intercom integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Intercom is a Conversational Relationship Platform SDK that helps businesses build customer relationships through personalized, messenger-based experiences.
APP SHARE
8%
TOTAL APPS
51.35k
APPLICATIONS
51.3k
GAMES
51
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.12b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
56.11m
Browse all apps that have Intercom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Agora.io
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 7% have Agora.io integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Agora.io provides the building blocks for real-time voice and video communications through a simple and powerful SDK.
APP SHARE
7%
TOTAL APPS
43.8k
APPLICATIONS
43.47k
GAMES
333
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.36b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.15b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.21b
Browse all apps that have Agora.io integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 5% have Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
34.54k
APPLICATIONS
34.41k
GAMES
123
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.67b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.56b
GAME DOWNLOADS
115.54m
Browse all apps that have Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) Zoom
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 2% have Zoom integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. This SDK enables developers to add Zoom functionalities to their apps.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
16.82k
APPLICATIONS
16.8k
GAMES
14
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
233.57m
APP DOWNLOADS
233.28m
GAME DOWNLOADS
289.51k
Browse all apps that have Zoom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) Twilio Programmable Video
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 2% have Twilio Programmable Video integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Programmable Video REST API allows you to control your video applications from your back-end server via HTTP requests.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
13.28k
APPLICATIONS
13.27k
GAMES
11
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
831.64m
APP DOWNLOADS
828.79m
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.85m
Browse all apps that have Twilio Programmable Video integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) PubNub
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have PubNub integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
PubNub is a global Data Stream Network (DSN) and realtime infrastructure-as-a-service. Scale and manage realtime data streams for mobile and web apps with just a few lines of code.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
10.43k
APPLICATIONS
10.39k
GAMES
39
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.91b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.85b
GAME DOWNLOADS
57.25m
Browse all apps that have PubNub integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Urban Airship
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Urban Airship integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Urban Airship is an SDK that helps organizations initiate engagement with their customers via the most personal, prolific, contextual and powerful media channel in history. Use mobile to deliver real value to your audience and it will fundamentally change your shared relationship.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
9.81k
APPLICATIONS
9.7k
GAMES
109
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.13b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.57b
GAME DOWNLOADS
560.05m
Browse all apps that have Urban Airship integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Jitsi 8x8 Meet
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Jitsi 8x8 Meet integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
9.5k
APPLICATIONS
9.49k
GAMES
9
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
244.21m
APP DOWNLOADS
244.1m
GAME DOWNLOADS
108k
Browse all apps that have Jitsi 8x8 Meet integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) Umeng Common ASMS
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Umeng Common ASMS integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Common is a Umeng Analytics SDK. It's a leading mobile app analytical platform in China.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
6.25k
APPLICATIONS
3.61k
GAMES
2.65k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.48b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.2b
GAME DOWNLOADS
5.28b
Browse all apps that have Umeng Common ASMS integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Vonage APIs (formerly Nexmo and TokBox) help growing startups and agile enterprises enhance customer experience and realize new business outcomes at scale.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
5.2k
APPLICATIONS
5.19k
GAMES
7
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
802.16m
APP DOWNLOADS
800.33m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.83m
Browse all apps that have OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage integrated with our App Market Explorer.
14) Naver
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Naver integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
NAVER is a technology platform SDK that enables widespread access to advanced technologies.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.88k
APPLICATIONS
4.3k
GAMES
580
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.73b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.94b
GAME DOWNLOADS
789.64m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
15) Zendesk
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Zendesk integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Zendesk builds software designed to improve customer relationships.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.87k
APPLICATIONS
4.58k
GAMES
287
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
6.67b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.49b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.18b
Browse all apps that have Zendesk integrated with our App Market Explorer.
16) JW Player
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have JW Player integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
JW Player delivers compelling video streaming experiences in a single solution, so you can deliver optimal, buffer-free videos to any viewer on any device.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.63k
APPLICATIONS
4.61k
GAMES
16
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.19b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.39b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.8b
Browse all apps that have JW Player integrated with our App Market Explorer.
17) Smack
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Smack integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Smack is an Open Source XMPP client library for instant messaging and presence. This SDK is a pure Java library and can be embedded into your applications to create anything from a full XMPP client to simple XMPP integrations, such as sending notification messages and presence-enabling devices.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.58k
APPLICATIONS
4.53k
GAMES
52
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.31b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.18b
GAME DOWNLOADS
132.52m
Browse all apps that have Smack integrated with our App Market Explorer.
18) Cordova SMS Plugin
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Cordova SMS Plugin integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Cordova SMS Plugin is a cross-platform plugin SDK for Cordova/PhoneGap to easily send SMS messages. Available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 10 Universal.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.62k
APPLICATIONS
3.62k
GAMES
3
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
271.09m
APP DOWNLOADS
271.08m
GAME DOWNLOADS
12.63k
Browse all apps that have Cordova SMS Plugin integrated with our App Market Explorer.
19) JXMPP
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have JXMPP integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
JXMPP is an open source Java base library SDK for XMPP. It provides often-used functionalities needed to build an XMPP stack.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.1k
APPLICATIONS
3.09k
GAMES
11
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.43b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.43b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.45m
Browse all apps that have JXMPP integrated with our App Market Explorer.
20) Pushy
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Pushy integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Pushy offers lightning-fast, highly-reliable push notification delivery. This includes worldwide, cross-platform, and time-critical notifications.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.02k
APPLICATIONS
3.02k
GAMES
4
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
137.07m
APP DOWNLOADS
135.29m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.78m
Browse all apps that have Pushy 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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