What are the most used commerce SDKs in Android apps? We here at 42matters have pulled together a list of the 10 most popular commerce SDKs on the Android app market. This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and over 1,200 SDKs integrated into them – 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 API and Explorer.
For app builders seeking a commerce SDK to leverage in their app, this list outlines the most trusted options on the market. For SDK developers, it provides useful data on both competitors and potential customers. Finally, for market researchers, our list offers a tantalizing sample of the sort of market insights our technology can provide.
1) Google Play In-app billing
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 42% have Google Play In-app billing integrated, covering 63% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Play's billing system SDK is a service that enables you to sell digital products and content in your Android app.
APP SHARE
42%
TOTAL APPS
186.65k
APPLICATIONS
106.56k
GAMES
80.09k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
63%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
158.07b
APP DOWNLOADS
66.23b
GAME DOWNLOADS
91.85b
Browse all apps that have Google Play In-app billing integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Razorpay
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 19% have Razorpay integrated, covering 3% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Razorpay is a payment gateway SDK for digital and online payments. It enables businesses to accept payments from customers and automate payouts to vendors and employees.
APP SHARE
19%
TOTAL APPS
83.92k
APPLICATIONS
83.71k
GAMES
207
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
8.31b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.19b
GAME DOWNLOADS
118.47m
Browse all apps that have Razorpay integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Stripe
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 17% have Stripe integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Stripe combines a payments platform with applications that put revenue data at the heart of business operations.
APP SHARE
17%
TOTAL APPS
77.28k
APPLICATIONS
76.93k
GAMES
350
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.32b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.22b
GAME DOWNLOADS
91.99m
Browse all apps that have Stripe integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) card.io
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 8% have card.io integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The card.io SDK provides fast, easy credit card scanning in mobile apps.
APP SHARE
8%
TOTAL APPS
36.42k
APPLICATIONS
36.29k
GAMES
122
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.07b
APP DOWNLOADS
7.02b
GAME DOWNLOADS
51.59m
Browse all apps that have card.io integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Google Play License Verification Library
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 8% have Google Play License Verification Library integrated, covering 10% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Play License Verification Library SDK simplifies the process of adding licensing to your application and helps ensure a more secure, robust implementation for your application.
APP SHARE
8%
TOTAL APPS
36.35k
APPLICATIONS
23.44k
GAMES
12.91k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
10%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
26.08b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.06b
GAME DOWNLOADS
20.02b
Browse all apps that have Google Play License Verification Library integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) PayPal
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 7% have PayPal integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The PayPal SDK offers access to the PayPal online payments system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.
APP SHARE
7%
TOTAL APPS
34.54k
APPLICATIONS
34.4k
GAMES
139
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.87b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.81b
GAME DOWNLOADS
58.62m
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7) Braintree
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 7% have Braintree integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Braintree reaches more buyers and drives higher conversion. It is the only payments platform SDK that delivers PayPal, Venmo (in the US), credit and debit cards, and popular digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay in a single, seamless integration.
APP SHARE
7%
TOTAL APPS
31.27k
APPLICATIONS
31.2k
GAMES
64
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.2b
APP DOWNLOADS
11.19b
GAME DOWNLOADS
16.1m
Browse all apps that have Braintree integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) Anjlab Android In-App Billing v3
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 5% have Anjlab Android In-App Billing v3 integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Anjlab Android In-App Billing v3 is a simple, straight-forward implementation of the Android v3 In-app billing API / SDK. It supports in-App product purchases (both non-consumable and consumable) and subscriptions.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
25.74k
APPLICATIONS
23.7k
GAMES
2.04k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
6.2b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.39b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.81b
Browse all apps that have Anjlab Android In-App Billing v3 integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) Paytm Mobile SDK
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 5% have Paytm Mobile SDK integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Paytm Mobile SDK offers full-stack payments and financial solutions to consumers, offline merchants, and online platforms.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
22.27k
APPLICATIONS
22.13k
GAMES
139
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.54b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.42b
GAME DOWNLOADS
114.66m
Browse all apps that have Paytm Mobile SDK integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Amazon In-App Purchasing
Out of all apps that use commerce SDKs 3% have Amazon In-App Purchasing integrated, covering 11% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
In-App Purchasing (IAP) allows your app to present, process, and fulfill purchases of digital content and subscriptions within your app via SDK.
APP SHARE
3%
TOTAL APPS
16.93k
APPLICATIONS
9.03k
GAMES
7.91k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
11%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
27.55b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.18b
GAME DOWNLOADS
23.38b
Browse all apps that have Amazon In-App Purchasing integrated with our App Market Explorer.
Where does the data come from?
We at 42matters scan millions of iOS and Android applications upon their release and as they are updated. We maintain an always up-to-date list of SDKs installed in each application. The download numbers represent estimates. The data collected can be used to compare the distribution of SDKs by category (find the full list of SDKs per category here), and in this way provide a more rigorous understanding of the SDK market share within the broader mobile application landscape. Contact us if you want to learn more.
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