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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 24 Jul 2025 CET
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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Ad Mediation SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS app market.

Ad Mediation SDKs provide ad network management, ad campaign management, ad format management, and other ad mediation-related capabilities for mobile apps. Developers can use them to integrate ad mediation functionalities into apps that monetize with advertising.

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 Apple App 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 Ad Mediation 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 ad mediation SDKs:

1st

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 84.11% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 58.74% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AdMob Mediation is a feature SDK that lets you serve ads to your apps from multiple sources, including the AdMob Network, third-party ad networks, and AdMob campaigns. AdMob Mediation helps maximize your fill rate and increase your monetization by sending ad requests to multiple networks to ensure you find the best available network to serve ads.

Total Apps
120.45k
App Store
App Share
84.11%
App Store
Apps
42.54k
Games
77.91k
Total Downloads
79.98b
App Store
Download Share
58.74%
App Store
App Downloads
29.44b
Game Downloads
50.54b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters.

2nd

Chartboost

Check “Chartboost” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 21.00% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 28.86% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Chartboost is a leading in-app programmatic advertising and monetization platform SDK. Chartboost empowers developers to earn high CPMs while connecting marketers to highly engaged audiences through immersive ad experiences.

Total Apps
30.07k
App Store
App Share
21.00%
App Store
Apps
4.09k
Games
25.98k
Total Downloads
39.30b
App Store
Download Share
28.86%
App Store
App Downloads
4.51b
Game Downloads
34.79b

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

3rd

AppLovin Mediation Adapters

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 18.47% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 12.32% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AppLovin Mediation Adapters is a platform SDK used by app developers to connect multiple ad networks to their app. It serves as an ad network optimizer for developpers looking to increase their ad revenue.

Total Apps
26.45k
App Store
App Share
18.47%
App Store
Apps
4.16k
Games
22.30k
Total Downloads
16.77b
App Store
Download Share
12.32%
App Store
App Downloads
3.31b
Game Downloads
13.46b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapters.

4th

ironSource Mediation Adapters

Check “ironSource Mediation Adapters” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 15.71% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 21.77% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

ironSource’s mediation platform SDK lets app developers manage their monetization strategies the way they want — whether it’s combining the traditional waterfall model with auto-optimization, managing direct deals and cross-promotion campaigns, or working with an in-app bidding environment.

Total Apps
22.50k
App Store
App Share
15.71%
App Store
Apps
2.78k
Games
19.72k
Total Downloads
29.64b
App Store
Download Share
21.77%
App Store
App Downloads
4.02b
Game Downloads
25.63b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ironSource Mediation Adapters.

5th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 15.56% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 49.23% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
22.29k
App Store
App Share
15.56%
App Store
Apps
3.26k
Games
19.03k
Total Downloads
67.03b
App Store
Download Share
49.23%
App Store
App Downloads
13.02b
Game Downloads
54.01b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob.

6th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.69% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 44.80% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
21.04k
App Store
App Share
14.69%
App Store
Apps
2.51k
Games
18.53k
Total Downloads
61.00b
App Store
Download Share
44.80%
App Store
App Downloads
9.47b
Game Downloads
51.53b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook.

7th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.65% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 44.33% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
20.99k
App Store
App Share
14.65%
App Store
Apps
2.43k
Games
18.55k
Total Downloads
60.37b
App Store
Download Share
44.33%
App Store
App Downloads
8.62b
Game Downloads
51.74b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral.

8th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.10% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 45.57% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
20.20k
App Store
App Share
14.10%
App Store
Apps
2.35k
Games
17.85k
Total Downloads
62.05b
App Store
Download Share
45.57%
App Store
App Downloads
10.47b
Game Downloads
51.58b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

9th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 13.43% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 43.46% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
19.23k
App Store
App Share
13.43%
App Store
Apps
2.02k
Games
17.22k
Total Downloads
59.18b
App Store
Download Share
43.46%
App Store
App Downloads
7.73b
Game Downloads
51.44b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource.

10th

DT Exchange by Digital Turbine

Check “DT Exchange by Digital Turbine” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 12.08% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 37.54% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

DT Exchange is a programmatic monetization solution connecting publishers to over 180 top global demand sources representing the world's top brand and user-acquisition buyers. DT Exchange is also known as Fyber Marketplace, or InnerActive.

Total Apps
17.30k
App Store
App Share
12.08%
App Store
Apps
2.15k
Games
15.15k
Total Downloads
51.12b
App Store
Download Share
37.54%
App Store
App Downloads
10.62b
Game Downloads
40.50b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DT Exchange by Digital Turbine.

11th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 11.61% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 44.56% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
16.62k
App Store
App Share
11.61%
App Store
Apps
2.07k
Games
14.55k
Total Downloads
60.67b
App Store
Download Share
44.56%
App Store
App Downloads
9.93b
Game Downloads
50.74b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

12th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 10.47% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 20.33% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
14.99k
App Store
App Share
10.47%
App Store
Apps
6.54k
Games
8.45k
Total Downloads
27.68b
App Store
Download Share
20.33%
App Store
App Downloads
15.29b
Game Downloads
12.39b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook.

13th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 9.88% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 39.95% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
14.15k
App Store
App Share
9.88%
App Store
Apps
1.75k
Games
12.40k
Total Downloads
54.40b
App Store
Download Share
39.95%
App Store
App Downloads
9.63b
Game Downloads
44.77b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi.

14th

InMobi Mobile Ads

Check “InMobi Mobile Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.36% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 8.86% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

InMobi is the world’s leading Marketing Cloud SDK. It drives real connections between brands and consumers leveraging mobile intelligence and technology platforms.

Total Apps
11.97k
App Store
App Share
8.36%
App Store
Apps
2.28k
Games
9.70k
Total Downloads
12.07b
App Store
Download Share
8.86%
App Store
App Downloads
2.64b
Game Downloads
9.43b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use InMobi Mobile Ads.

15th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.09% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 13.91% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
11.58k
App Store
App Share
8.09%
App Store
Apps
2.47k
Games
9.11k
Total Downloads
18.94b
App Store
Download Share
13.91%
App Store
App Downloads
6.54b
Game Downloads
12.40b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

16th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.69% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 15.42% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
11.02k
App Store
App Share
7.69%
App Store
Apps
3.55k
Games
7.46k
Total Downloads
20.99b
App Store
Download Share
15.42%
App Store
App Downloads
9.89b
Game Downloads
11.10b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin.

17th

Appodeal

Check “Appodeal” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.05% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 38.40% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Appodeal is a leading publisher-centric app monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
10.09k
App Store
App Share
7.05%
App Store
Apps
1.93k
Games
8.16k
Total Downloads
52.29b
App Store
Download Share
38.40%
App Store
App Downloads
5.84b
Game Downloads
46.45b

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

18th

AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost

Check “AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.64% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost. This accounts for 20.64% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
9.52k
App Store
App Share
6.64%
App Store
Apps
687
Games
8.83k
Total Downloads
28.10b
App Store
Download Share
20.64%
App Store
App Downloads
2.70b
Game Downloads
25.41b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Chartboost.

19th

Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

Check “Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.33% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 15.42% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
7.63k
App Store
App Share
5.33%
App Store
Apps
2.53k
Games
5.10k
Total Downloads
21.00b
App Store
Download Share
15.42%
App Store
App Downloads
9.36b
Game Downloads
11.64b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

20th

IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads

Check “IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads” SDK Insights

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.28% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 18.69% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
7.55k
App Store
App Share
5.28%
App Store
Apps
1.11k
Games
6.45k
Total Downloads
25.45b
App Store
Download Share
18.69%
App Store
App Downloads
3.05b
Game Downloads
22.40b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

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