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Top 20 Location and Maps SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 18 Jun 2025 CET
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Top 20 Location and Maps SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Location and Maps SDKs leveraged by Android apps available on the Android app market.

Location and Map SDKs help developers leverage location-based services, like mapping, navigation, and geolocation, for their mobile apps, without having to build them from scratch. This may include things like maps, geocoding, routing, and other location-based services.

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 Location and Maps 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 location and maps SDKs, 93.86% have integrated Google Maps. This accounts for 92.84% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

The Google Maps Platform is a set of APIs and SDKs that allows developers to embed Google Maps into mobile apps and web pages, or to retrieve data from Google Maps.

Total Apps
486.93k
Google Play
App Share
93.86%
Google Play
Apps
482.06k
Games
4.86k
Total Downloads
332.77b
Google Play
Download Share
92.84%
Google Play
App Downloads
316.02b
Game Downloads
16.75b

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 9.65% have integrated Places by Google. This accounts for 18.21% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Google's Places API is a service that returns information about places using HTTP requests. Places are defined within this API as establishments, geographic locations, or prominent points of interest.

Total Apps
50.04k
Google Play
App Share
9.65%
Google Play
Apps
49.73k
Games
304
Total Downloads
65.28b
Google Play
Download Share
18.21%
Google Play
App Downloads
65.20b
Game Downloads
78.93m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Places by Google.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 8.01% have integrated React Native Mapview. This accounts for 1.14% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

The React Native Mapview SDK offers map components for iOS and Android.

Total Apps
41.53k
Google Play
App Share
8.01%
Google Play
Apps
41.50k
Games
32
Total Downloads
4.10b
Google Play
Download Share
1.14%
Google Play
App Downloads
4.10b
Game Downloads
4.46m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use React Native Mapview.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 6.32% have integrated Smart Location Library. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

The Smart Location Library SDK is an Android library project that intends to simplify the usage of location providers and activity recognition with a nice fluid API.

Total Apps
32.81k
Google Play
App Share
6.32%
Google Play
Apps
32.70k
Games
108
Total Downloads
1.55b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.47b
Game Downloads
71.54m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Smart Location Library.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 2.67% have integrated Mapbox. This accounts for 7.93% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Mapbox is an open source mapping platform for custom designed maps. Our APIs and SDKs are the building blocks to integrate location into any mobile or web app.

Total Apps
13.87k
Google Play
App Share
2.67%
Google Play
Apps
13.73k
Games
134
Total Downloads
28.41b
Google Play
Download Share
7.93%
Google Play
App Downloads
28.37b
Game Downloads
39.09m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 2.24% have integrated AltBeacon by Radius Networks. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Radius Networks provides a machine-learning platform that offers location-based data and insights for the retail and e-commerce sectors.

Total Apps
11.62k
Google Play
App Share
2.24%
Google Play
Apps
11.53k
Games
84
Total Downloads
2.33b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.24b
Game Downloads
90.30m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AltBeacon by Radius Networks.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Yandex Map Kit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Yandex Map Kit is an SDK library that allows you to use Yandex map data and technologies in mobile applications.

Total Apps
4.62k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
4.62k
Games
0
Total Downloads
3.35b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
3.35b
Game Downloads
26.57k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Yandex Map Kit.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Osmdroid. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

The Osmdroid SDK is a (almost) full/free replacement for Android's MapView (v1 API) class. It includes a modular tile provider system with support for numerous online and offline tile sources, and overlay support with built-in overlays for plotting icons, tracking location, and drawing shapes.

Total Apps
4.02k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
4.01k
Games
15
Total Downloads
731.31m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
730.25m
Game Downloads
1.06m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Radar.io. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Radar.io is the easiest location data platform SDK for startups. It offers developer-friendly, privacy-first geofencing and geo APIs that help product and growth teams build amazing location-based app experiences.

Total Apps
1.15k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.13k
Games
15
Total Downloads
1.01b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.01b
Game Downloads
1.09m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Gaode AMap. This accounts for 2.02% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Gaode Map SDK is an SDK used for geocoding.

Total Apps
801
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
796
Games
5
Total Downloads
7.24b
Google Play
Download Share
2.02%
Google Play
App Downloads
7.20b
Game Downloads
44.26m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Umlaut P3 Insight Speedtest. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

P3 is an independent and international consulting company, that offers consulting and engineering services, as well as software development for numerous customers.

Total Apps
767
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
760
Games
7
Total Downloads
1.62b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.61b
Game Downloads
5.00m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Umlaut P3 Insight Speedtest.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Baidu Location. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Total Apps
731
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
726
Games
5
Total Downloads
1.16b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.12b
Game Downloads
33.52m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Mapsforge. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

The Mapsforge Software Development Kit (SDK) is a vector map library and writer. It works for apps and games running on Android and Desktop devices.

Total Apps
729
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
723
Games
6
Total Downloads
125.89m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
125.41m
Game Downloads
481.71k

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Baidu Maps. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Baidu Maps is a desktop and mobile web mapping service application and SDK provided by Baidu. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, street view, and indoor view perspectives, as well as functions such as a route planner for traveling by foot, car, or with public transportation.

Total Apps
706
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
705
Games
1
Total Downloads
420.61m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
419.77m
Game Downloads
842.96k

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Kontakt.io. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Kontakt.io is an SDK that helps you reduce the complexity and costs of capturing and processing location and sensor data.

Total Apps
684
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
674
Games
10
Total Downloads
38.94m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
37.91m
Game Downloads
1.03m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Skobbler. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Skobbler is an SDK that knows digital maps and loves OSM. We create advanced maps technology and smart location-based navigation apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.

Total Apps
582
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
582
Games
0
Total Downloads
20.99m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
20.99m
Game Downloads
0

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Kakao API. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Kakao API is a multi-platform texting SDK that allows iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry apps to send and receive messages for free.

Total Apps
565
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
510
Games
55
Total Downloads
2.72b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.40b
Game Downloads
320.00m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Android-ReactiveLocation. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Android-ReactiveLocation is a small library SDK that wraps the Google Play service API in a brilliant RxJava observables, reducing boilerplate to a minimum.

Total Apps
480
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
479
Games
1
Total Downloads
249.72m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
248.98m
Game Downloads
743.64k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Android-ReactiveLocation.

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Monedata. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

Total Apps
464
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
457
Games
7
Total Downloads
509.34m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
504.30m
Game Downloads
5.04m

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

Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated ArcGIS Esri. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.

ArcGIS provides contextual tools for mapping and spatial reasoning so you can explore data and share location-based insights.

Total Apps
440
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
440
Games
0
Total Downloads
59.97m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.96m
Game Downloads
12.56k

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

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