Top 17 Connected Devices SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
We at 42matters have identified the 17 most popular Connected Devices SDKs leveraged by iOS apps available on the iOS 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 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 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.
The 17 most widely-integrated connected devices SDKs:
Apple Core Bluetooth
Check “Apple Core Bluetooth” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 73.89% have integrated Apple Core Bluetooth. This accounts for 54.92% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Apple Core Bluetooth.
Apple WatchConnectivity
Check “Apple WatchConnectivity” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 23.42% have integrated Apple WatchConnectivity. This accounts for 61.32% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
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Apple HealthKit
Check “Apple HealthKit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 12.99% have integrated Apple HealthKit. This accounts for 11.53% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Apple HealthKit.
React Native BLE PLX by Intent
Check “React Native BLE PLX by Intent” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 2.14% have integrated React Native BLE PLX by Intent. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
A comprehensive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) library tailored for React Native applications. It enables developers to seamlessly integrate BLE functionalities into their mobile apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use React Native BLE PLX by Intent.
DFU Library by Nordic
Check “DFU Library by Nordic” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, 1.22% have integrated DFU Library by Nordic. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DFU Library by Nordic.
Sensor Data Analytics
Check “Sensor Data Analytics” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensor Data Analytics. This accounts for 2.90% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sensor Data Analytics.
Microsoft Intune
Check “Microsoft Intune” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Microsoft Intune. This accounts for 4.79% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
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Tuya Smart Home
Check “Tuya Smart Home” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Tuya Smart Home. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
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Estimote
Check “Estimote” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Estimote. This accounts for <1% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Estimote.
CLImageEditor
Check “CLImageEditor” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated CLImageEditor. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
The CLImageEditor SDK provides basic image editing features to iPhone apps. This ViewController is simple to use and capable of being included as part of the UIImagePickerController.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use CLImageEditor.
Apple ResearchKit and CareKit
Check “Apple ResearchKit and CareKit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Apple ResearchKit and CareKit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
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Garmin ConnectIQ
Check “Garmin ConnectIQ” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Garmin ConnectIQ. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Garmin ConnectIQ.
Jawbone UP Platform
Check “Jawbone UP Platform” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Jawbone UP Platform. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Jawbone is an SDK client based on .NET for data exchange with the Jawbone server.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Jawbone UP Platform.
Sensorberg
Check “Sensorberg” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensorberg. This accounts for <1% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sensorberg.
PebbleKit
Check “PebbleKit” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated PebbleKit. This accounts for <1% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use PebbleKit.
Sensoro
Check “Sensoro” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sensoro. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the connected devices SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sensoro.
Sphero SDK
Check “Sphero SDK” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing connected devices SDKs, <1% have integrated Sphero SDK. This accounts for <1% 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sphero SDK.
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