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.
The 20 most widely-integrated location and maps SDKs:
Google Maps
Check “Google Maps” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 94.34% have integrated Google Maps. This accounts for 91.27% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Maps.
Places by Google
Check “Places by Google” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 9.55% have integrated Places by Google. This accounts for 18.25% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Places by Google.
React Native Mapview
Check “React Native Mapview” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 7.40% have integrated React Native Mapview. This accounts for 1.02% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.
The React Native Mapview SDK offers map components for iOS and Android.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use React Native Mapview.
Smart Location Library
Check “Smart Location Library” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 5.50% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Smart Location Library.
Among all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 2.68% have integrated Mapbox. This accounts for 9.56% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Mapbox.
AltBeacon by Radius Networks
Check “AltBeacon by Radius Networks” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, 2.31% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AltBeacon by Radius Networks.
Yandex Map Kit
Check “Yandex Map Kit” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Yandex Map Kit.
Osmdroid
Check “Osmdroid” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Osmdroid.
Radar.io
Check “Radar.io” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Radar.io.
Gaode AMap
Check “Gaode AMap” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Gaode AMap. This accounts for 1.92% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.
Gaode Map SDK is an SDK used for geocoding.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Gaode AMap.
Baidu Location
Check “Baidu Location” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Baidu Location.
Baidu Maps
Check “Baidu Maps” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Baidu Maps.
Mapsforge
Check “Mapsforge” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Mapsforge.
Kontakt.io
Check “Kontakt.io” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Kontakt.io.
Umlaut P3 Insight Speedtest
Check “Umlaut P3 Insight Speedtest” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Umlaut P3 Insight Speedtest.
Skobbler
Check “Skobbler” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Skobbler.
Android-ReactiveLocation
Check “Android-ReactiveLocation” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Android-ReactiveLocation.
Kakao API
Check “Kakao API” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Kakao API.
ArcGIS Esri
Check “ArcGIS Esri” SDK InsightsAmong 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ArcGIS Esri.
Android Maps Extensions
Check “Android Maps Extensions” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing location and maps SDKs, <1% have integrated Android Maps Extensions. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the location and maps SDK category.
Android Maps Extensions is a library SDK extending the capabilities of the Google Maps Android API v2.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Android Maps Extensions.
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