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Top 13 Connected Devices SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 18 Sep 2023 CET
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Top 13 Connected Devices SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

We at 42matters have identified the 13 most popular Connected Devices SDKs leveraged by Android apps available on the Android app market.

Connected Device SDKs can be used to build apps capable of communicating with devices like smart thermostats, security cameras, wearables, etc. They're especially helpful for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity. They enable apps to access device sensors, data streams, and other device-specific features.

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 Google Play 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 Connected Devices 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.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 42.56% have integrated Estimote. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Estimote offers location and proximity solutions with a programmable IoT stack using Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, and LTE / NB-IoT connectivity via SDK.

Total Apps
3.22k
Google Play
App Share
42.56%
Google Play
Apps
3.22k
Games
8
Total Downloads
182.06m
Google Play
Download Share
4.20%
Google Play
App Downloads
182.01m
Game Downloads
45.86k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 41.95% have integrated Sensor Data Analytics. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Sensor Data Analytics offers big data analysis and marketing technology services. This includes all-channel data collection, full-domain user IDs, full-scene multi-dimensional data analysis, and accurate full-channel user reach that helps enterprises realize the digitization of full-process marketing.

Total Apps
3.08k
Google Play
App Share
41.95%
Google Play
Apps
1.02k
Games
2.06k
Total Downloads
3.01b
Google Play
Download Share
69.35%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.81b
Game Downloads
1.19b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sensor Data Analytics.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 10.06% have integrated Tuya Smart Home. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
1.58k
Google Play
App Share
10.06%
Google Play
Apps
1.58k
Games
2
Total Downloads
86.36m
Google Play
Download Share
1.99%
Google Play
App Downloads
86.36m
Game Downloads
227

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Tuya Smart Home.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 1.54% have integrated PebbleKit. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Pebble is a discontinued smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corporation. The PebbleKit SDK enabled communications via Pebble devices.

Total Apps
91
Google Play
App Share
1.54%
Google Play
Apps
90
Games
1
Total Downloads
97.34m
Google Play
Download Share
2.25%
Google Play
App Downloads
97.33m
Game Downloads
2.81k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Garmin ConnectIQ. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
90
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
86
Games
4
Total Downloads
76.25m
Google Play
Download Share
1.76%
Google Play
App Downloads
76.23m
Game Downloads
18.06k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensoro. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Total Apps
26
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
26
Games
0
Total Downloads
5.38m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
5.38m
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 1.12% have integrated Sensorberg. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

The Sensorberg SDK offers all building systems in one platform. Digitalization from access to building control systems. Sensorberg's own hardware, which can do much more than open doors.

Total Apps
7
Google Play
App Share
1.12%
Google Play
Apps
7
Games
0
Total Downloads
55.17k
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
55.17k
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Kionix. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Kionix is a MEMS manufacturer of high quality microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems, including accelerometers, gyroscopes and sensor fusion inertial sensor.

Total Apps
6
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
6
Games
0
Total Downloads
6.98k
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
6.98k
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sphero SDK. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Sphero makes undeniably cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts. The Sphero ecosystem of tools and content gives kids, teachers, and parents of all learning and coding abilities a blank canvas to solve challenges at home, in school, and beyond.

Total Apps
6
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
6
Games
0
Total Downloads
3.01m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.83m
Game Downloads
184.16k

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

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Herow by Connecthings. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Herow by Connecthings is a privacy-first SDK for mobile marketers to create geofences on iOS and Android devices. Create geofencing alerts that respect the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Total Apps
4
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
4
Games
0
Total Downloads
246.23k
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
219.39k
Game Downloads
26.84k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Herow by Connecthings.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Jawbone UP Platform. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

Jawbone is an SDK client based on .NET for data exchange with the Jawbone server.

Total Apps
3
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
3
Games
0
Total Downloads
286.64k
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
286.64k
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Jawbone UP Platform.

Among all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated ActiGraph. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.

ActiGraph is the leading provider of medical-grade wearable activity and sleep monitoring solutions for the global research community.

Total Apps
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
Games
Total Downloads
1.93k
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.93k
Game Downloads
0

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

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