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Top 20 Security and Privacy SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 18 Sep 2023 CET
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Top 20 Security and Privacy SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

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

Security and Privacy SDKs are developer tools that provide various functionalities for developers that need to add secure data transmission, storage, or processing to their mobile apps, as well as privacy compliance. Common features include authentication, authorization, encryption, decryption, data access control, tokenization, certificate management, secure communication, etc.

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 Security and Privacy 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 security and privacy SDKs, 11.22% have integrated Bouncy Castle Crypto. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

The Bouncy Castle Crypto package SDK is a Java implementation of cryptographic algorithms.

Total Apps
122.45k
Google Play
App Share
11.22%
Google Play
Apps
121.27k
Games
1.18k
Total Downloads
55.56b
Google Play
Download Share
13.16%
Google Play
App Downloads
53.15b
Game Downloads
2.41b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Bouncy Castle Crypto.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 4.55% have integrated Google reCAPTCHA. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
64.68k
Google Play
App Share
4.55%
Google Play
Apps
61.49k
Games
3.19k
Total Downloads
23.55b
Google Play
Download Share
5.58%
Google Play
App Downloads
13.64b
Game Downloads
9.90b

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 6.02% have integrated SafeDK. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

SafeDK is an SDK management and marketplace for enterprises and mobile developers. It offers an infrastructure solution, which improves mobile apps' security, stability, and QoS by monitoring and controlling 3rd party tools integrated in the apps.

Total Apps
42.70k
Google Play
App Share
6.02%
Google Play
Apps
17.22k
Games
25.47k
Total Downloads
61.21b
Google Play
Download Share
14.49%
Google Play
App Downloads
10.23b
Game Downloads
50.98b

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.81% have integrated Conceal by Facebook. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
34.85k
Google Play
App Share
3.81%
Google Play
Apps
34.70k
Games
149
Total Downloads
8.37b
Google Play
Download Share
1.98%
Google Play
App Downloads
8.26b
Game Downloads
106.60m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Conceal by Facebook.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 4.24% have integrated Spongy Castle. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Spongy Castle is an SDK that repackages Bouncy Castle for Android (which ships a crippled version of BC).

Total Apps
32.57k
Google Play
App Share
4.24%
Google Play
Apps
31.29k
Games
1.28k
Total Downloads
21.80b
Google Play
Download Share
5.16%
Google Play
App Downloads
19.81b
Game Downloads
1.99b

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.42% have integrated SQLCipher for Android. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

SQLCipher for Android is an open source extension SDK for SQLite that provides transparent 256-bit AES encryption of database files.

Total Apps
31.27k
Google Play
App Share
3.42%
Google Play
Apps
30.54k
Games
731
Total Downloads
21.06b
Google Play
Download Share
4.99%
Google Play
App Downloads
16.35b
Game Downloads
4.71b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SQLCipher for Android.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 1.26% have integrated GDPRDialog. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

GDPR dialog offers a simple, reusable DialogFragment via SDK.

Total Apps
5.64k
Google Play
App Share
1.26%
Google Play
Apps
5.51k
Games
128
Total Downloads
673.59m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
656.75m
Game Downloads
16.85m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated AESCrypt. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

AESCrypt is a file encryption SDK, available on several operating systems, that facilitates easy and secure file encryption based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Total Apps
5.32k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
5.28k
Games
49
Total Downloads
747.89m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
735.60m
Game Downloads
12.30m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Sift. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Sift is a leader in digital trust and safety, empowering organizations of all sizes to unlock new revenue without risk. Sift helps businesses make accurate, real-time decisions that both improve user experience and increase revenue.

Total Apps
3.84k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
3.83k
Games
4
Total Downloads
1.76b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.76b
Game Downloads
320.32k

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.45k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
2.05k
Games
404
Total Downloads
7.40b
Google Play
Download Share
1.75%
Google Play
App Downloads
5.71b
Game Downloads
1.69b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Riskified. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.22k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
2.20k
Games
20
Total Downloads
1.88b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.88b
Game Downloads
6.98m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Usercentrics. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.21k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
2.17k
Games
40
Total Downloads
676.42m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
493.50m
Game Downloads
182.91m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
1.80k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.76k
Games
42
Total Downloads
10.62b
Google Play
Download Share
2.51%
Google Play
App Downloads
7.26b
Game Downloads
3.36b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated TrustKit. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

TrustKit is an SDK that offers an open source framework that makes it easy to deploy SSL public key pinning and reporting in any iOS 10+, macOS 10.10+, tvOS 10+, or watchOS 3+ App. It supports both Swift and Objective-C Apps.

Total Apps
1.15k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.15k
Games
4
Total Downloads
2.36b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.36b
Game Downloads
3.20m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Didomi. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

The Didomi SDK provides comprehensive solutions to collect, store, and leverage user consents and preferences for your business.

Total Apps
1.14k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.10k
Games
45
Total Downloads
3.37b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
1.22b
Game Downloads
2.15b

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated FraudForce by iovation. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
1.08k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.07k
Games
7
Total Downloads
2.08b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.08b
Game Downloads
1.43m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use FraudForce by iovation.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Guardsquare DexGuard. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
679
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
670
Games
9
Total Downloads
2.38b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.23b
Game Downloads
150.36m

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

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated IBM Trusteer Mobile SDK. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
384
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
384
Games
0
Total Downloads
278.59m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
278.59m
Game Downloads
0

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IBM Trusteer Mobile SDK.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Confiant. This accounts for 88% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
336
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
335
Games
1
Total Downloads
284.80m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
284.77m
Game Downloads
24.22k

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does 42matters collect this data?'

We’ve developed a number of machine learning algorithms that scan millions of mobile and connected TV (CTV) applications on a regular basis. In addition, we collect ground truth app performance intelligence and use this data to build statistical models that estimate the performance of apps for which we do not have ground truth data.

What SDK data does 42matters collect?'

We track over 2,300 of the most popular SDKs integrated in iOS and Android apps. We collect a variety of SDK insights (title, platform, ID, category, and developer website); performance metrics (the number of apps that have installed each SDK, installation and removal trends, and app downloads); market share statistics (including market share per app category); and more!

How can I access 42matters’ SDK data?'

The most direct way is to use our SDK Explorer, which is a visual, web-based research platform that enables you to peruse all 2,300+ SDKs that we track. It’s great for market research, lead generation, competitor analysis, etc. However, more technically-inclined folks might prefer our APIs and File Dumps, which enable you to query info for specific apps or SDKs. You can also use our other research platforms (the Explorer and App Watchlist) to view integrated SDKs by app.

Can I use 42matters’ solutions to generate app publisher leads?'

Absolutely! We actually wrote about this on our blog. We focused on ad network SDKs, but the examples are applicable to most SDK types. To summarize, you can use the Explorer’s advanced filtering capabilities to home in on best-fit app publishers, leverage the SDK Explorer to see which apps use your competitors’ SDKs, and use our APIs and file dumps to build custom lead generation processes.

What data does 42matters provide on mobile apps?'

A ton! We track 17+ million apps across Google Play, the Apple App Store, Amazon Appstore, Tencent MyApp, and Huawei AppGallery. Our solutions provide access to app details (developer insights, metadata, ASO keywords, contact information, etc.); performance metrics (downloads, MAUs, ratings, reviews, top chart rankings, etc.); technical insights (integrated SDKs, permissions, required capabilities, etc.); content details (categories, genres, IAB categories, content ratings, etc.); compliance information (app-ads.txt, privacy policies, store status, etc.) and much, much more!

Can I use 42matters’ solutions to find SDKs for my app?'

Definitely. The SDK Explorer enables you to sort SDKs by category, identify similar SDKs, analyze SDK reliability, and more. In addition, you can use the App Watchlist and Explorer to monitor your competitors, including which SDKs they add and remove, their current tech stacks, and SDK changelogs. This means you use our solutions not only to find the right SDK for a particular purpose, but also which SDKs you might need to keep up with your rivals.