Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
What are the most used ad network SDKs for Android apps? The following shows the 20 most widely-integrated ad network SDKs.
Ad Network SDKs are used to monetize apps with in-app advertising. They enable apps to host relevant third-party ads from associated Ad Networks and provide a range of features and functionalities, like ad rendering, ad targeting, and ad tracking, to help app publishers improve ad revenue.
At 42matters, we analyze millions of mobile apps available on the Google Play™ Store and iOS App Store™, including over 2,300 SDKs integrated within these apps.
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This information is intended to assist those who are looking to monetize their mobile apps, see how their ad network SDKs stack up to the competition, or merely investigate the distribution of ad network SDKs on the app market generally.
The 20 most widely-integrated ad networks SDKs:
- Google Ads AdMob
- IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK
- Facebook Audience Network
- Unity Ads
- AppLovin MAX
- Vungle
- ironSource
- Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
- Mintegral mbbanner
- ironSource AdQuality
- InMobi Mobile Ads
- Google Interactive Media Ads IMA
- DT Exchange by Digital Turbine
- Chartboost
- BIGO Ads
- Yandex Mobile Ads
- Monetization.com
- Start.io Startapp
- Appodeal
- BidMachine Appodeal Stack
Google Ads AdMob
Check “Google Ads AdMob” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 86.08% have integrated Google Ads AdMob. This accounts for 87.43% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Google AdMob is a mobile advertising platform SDK that you can use to generate revenue from your app.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob.
IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK
Check “IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 24.41% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 53.33% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
The IAB Open Measurement SDK (OM SDK) offers common code and libraries for facilitating third-party access to measurement data. Sites and apps that integrate the OM SDK can send measurement signals to an API, the Open Measurement Interface Definition (OMID).
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK.
Facebook Audience Network
Check “Facebook Audience Network” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 23.14% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 53.36% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
The Facebook Audience Network SDK brings powerful features to additional app-based mobile experiences, giving marketers even more scale for their Facebook campaigns. The Audience Network uses the same targeting available for Facebook ads today, including Custom Audiences, core audiences, and lookalike audiences.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Audience Network.
Unity Ads
Check “Unity Ads” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 20.18% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 44.75% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Unity Ads helps publishers and advertisers reach their business goals. Publishers use Unity Ads to drive revenue from their mobile game. Advertisers use Unity Ads to acquire valuable new users.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Unity Ads.
AppLovin MAX
Check “AppLovin MAX” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 17.41% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 43.60% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
AppLovin MAX is an in-app bidding based, full-stack, monetization SDK that allows advertisers to bid simultaneously on your ad inventory.
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Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 13.34% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 40.33% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Vungle is a mobile advertising and app monetization platform SDK. The trusted guide for growth and engagement, transforming how people discover and experience apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Vungle.
ironSource
Check “ironSource” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 13.19% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 32.97% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
ironSource builds technologies that help game developers take their games to the next level, including the industry’s largest in-app video ad network SDK, a robust mobile ad mediation platform, and a data-driven user acquisition platform.
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Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD
Check “Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 12.41% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 34.51% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.
Mintegral mbbanner
Check “Mintegral mbbanner” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 12.40% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 33.57% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Mintegral is a global mobile advertising platform, providing user acquisition, monetization, and creative solutions for advertisers and mobile publishers.
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ironSource AdQuality
Check “ironSource AdQuality” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 10.53% have integrated ironSource AdQuality. This accounts for 25.47% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
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InMobi Mobile Ads
Check “InMobi Mobile Ads” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 9.88% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 29.74% of app downloads within the ad networks 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.
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Google Interactive Media Ads IMA
Check “Google Interactive Media Ads IMA” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.56% have integrated Google Interactive Media Ads IMA. This accounts for 9.26% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Interactive Media Ads (IMA) is a suite of SDKs that make it easy to integrate multimedia ads into your websites and apps. IMA SDKs can request ads from any VAST-compliant ad server and manage ad playback in your apps. IMA can also display companion ads, report metrics to ad servers, and incorporate key buying signals, such as Active View viewability, IDFA/ADID, and content targeting.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Interactive Media Ads IMA.
DT Exchange by Digital Turbine
Check “DT Exchange by Digital Turbine” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.16% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 26.43% of app downloads within the ad networks 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.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DT Exchange by Digital Turbine.
Chartboost
Check “Chartboost” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.43% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 13.30% of app downloads within the ad networks 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.
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BIGO Ads
Check “BIGO Ads” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.49% have integrated BIGO Ads. This accounts for 12.63% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
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Yandex Mobile Ads
Check “Yandex Mobile Ads” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.38% have integrated Yandex Mobile Ads. This accounts for 13.58% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Yandex Mobile Ads is an SDK that helps you monetize apps on iOS and Android platforms. With it, you can place and manage ads in different formats in apps.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Yandex Mobile Ads.
Monetization.com
Check “Monetization.com” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.19% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 12.69% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
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Start.io Startapp
Check “Start.io Startapp” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.43% have integrated Start.io Startapp. This accounts for 1.78% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
StartApp is an insight driven mobile tech company that enables its partners to deliver the world's most fulfilling mobile experiences for their users.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Start.io Startapp.
Appodeal
Check “Appodeal” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.36% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 15.95% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Appodeal is a leading publisher-centric app monetization platform SDK.
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BidMachine Appodeal Stack
Check “BidMachine Appodeal Stack” SDK InsightsAmong all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 4.34% have integrated BidMachine Appodeal Stack. This accounts for 15.84% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.
Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use BidMachine Appodeal Stack.
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