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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store
Last update: 21 Mar 2026 CET
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Top 20 Ad Networks SDKs Used in iOS Apps on the Apple App Store

What are the most used ad network SDKs for iOS 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.

The following shows a small excerpt of the data available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

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.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 65.92% have integrated Apple AppTrackingTransparency. This accounts for 90.52% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
358.46k
App Store
App Share
65.92%
App Store
Apps
271.56k
Games
86.91k
Total Downloads
355.18b
App Store
Download Share
90.52%
App Store
App Downloads
237.40b
Game Downloads
117.78b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 40.56% have integrated IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK. This accounts for 42.70% 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).

Total Apps
220.56k
App Store
App Share
40.56%
App Store
Apps
139.98k
Games
80.59k
Total Downloads
167.55b
App Store
Download Share
42.70%
App Store
App Downloads
89.42b
Game Downloads
78.14b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 16.71% have integrated Apple iAd. This accounts for 31.28% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The Apple Search Ads Attribution API is used to attribute app downloads that originate from Apple Search Ads campaigns on iOS devices.

Total Apps
90.85k
App Store
App Share
16.71%
App Store
Apps
57.22k
Games
33.63k
Total Downloads
122.73b
App Store
Download Share
31.28%
App Store
App Downloads
70.11b
Game Downloads
52.62b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 13.97% have integrated Facebook Audience Network. This accounts for 30.14% 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.

Total Apps
75.99k
App Store
App Share
13.97%
App Store
Apps
37.60k
Games
38.38k
Total Downloads
118.25b
App Store
Download Share
30.14%
App Store
App Downloads
32.69b
Game Downloads
85.55b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Facebook Audience Network.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 13.86% have integrated Unity Ads. This accounts for 23.66% 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.

Total Apps
75.39k
App Store
App Share
13.86%
App Store
Apps
14.06k
Games
61.34k
Total Downloads
92.82b
App Store
Download Share
23.66%
App Store
App Downloads
23.42b
Game Downloads
69.40b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 11.54% have integrated AppLovin MAX. This accounts for 30.72% 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.

Total Apps
62.76k
App Store
App Share
11.54%
App Store
Apps
14.40k
Games
48.36k
Total Downloads
120.54b
App Store
Download Share
30.72%
App Store
App Downloads
30.99b
Game Downloads
89.55b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.38% have integrated Vungle. This accounts for 28.82% 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.

Total Apps
45.56k
App Store
App Share
8.38%
App Store
Apps
8.86k
Games
36.70k
Total Downloads
113.10b
App Store
Download Share
28.82%
App Store
App Downloads
27.69b
Game Downloads
85.41b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 8.04% have integrated Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD. This accounts for 29.47% 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.

Total Apps
43.75k
App Store
App Share
8.04%
App Store
Apps
14.96k
Games
28.79k
Total Downloads
115.63b
App Store
Download Share
29.47%
App Store
App Downloads
40.31b
Game Downloads
75.32b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Pangle ByteDance TikTok UnionAD.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 7.95% have integrated ironSource. This accounts for 26.21% 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.

Total Apps
43.22k
App Store
App Share
7.95%
App Store
Apps
7.33k
Games
35.89k
Total Downloads
102.84b
App Store
Download Share
26.21%
App Store
App Downloads
17.42b
Game Downloads
85.42b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 6.48% have integrated Supersonic - ironSource. This accounts for 19.75% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

ironSource, a world leader in app discovery, and Supersonic, a leading mobile monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
35.24k
App Store
App Share
6.48%
App Store
Apps
6.54k
Games
28.71k
Total Downloads
77.50b
App Store
Download Share
19.75%
App Store
App Downloads
16.71b
Game Downloads
60.79b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Supersonic - ironSource.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.35% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 22.38% 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.

Total Apps
29.08k
App Store
App Share
5.35%
App Store
Apps
6.37k
Games
22.71k
Total Downloads
87.80b
App Store
Download Share
22.38%
App Store
App Downloads
22.53b
Game Downloads
65.27b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.33% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 9.30% 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.

Total Apps
28.99k
App Store
App Share
5.33%
App Store
Apps
4.41k
Games
24.58k
Total Downloads
36.51b
App Store
Download Share
9.30%
App Store
App Downloads
6.48b
Game Downloads
30.03b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 5.23% have integrated Mintegral mbbanner. This accounts for 18.74% 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.

Total Apps
28.45k
App Store
App Share
5.23%
App Store
Apps
5.98k
Games
22.47k
Total Downloads
73.52b
App Store
Download Share
18.74%
App Store
App Downloads
17.67b
Game Downloads
55.85b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 3.72% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 18.34% 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.

Total Apps
20.23k
App Store
App Share
3.72%
App Store
Apps
3.10k
Games
17.14k
Total Downloads
71.97b
App Store
Download Share
18.34%
App Store
App Downloads
16.09b
Game Downloads
55.89b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.55% have integrated AdColony. This accounts for 2.18% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

The AdColony SDK offers access to the highest quality mobile advertising and marketing platform on the market.

Total Apps
13.89k
App Store
App Share
2.55%
App Store
Apps
2.71k
Games
11.18k
Total Downloads
8.54b
App Store
Download Share
2.18%
App Store
App Downloads
2.57b
Game Downloads
5.97b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.20% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 13.80% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

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

Total Apps
11.98k
App Store
App Share
2.20%
App Store
Apps
1.93k
Games
10.05k
Total Downloads
54.15b
App Store
Download Share
13.80%
App Store
App Downloads
5.43b
Game Downloads
48.72b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 2.02% have integrated BidMachine Appodeal Stack. This accounts for 15.05% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

Total Apps
10.96k
App Store
App Share
2.02%
App Store
Apps
1.40k
Games
9.56k
Total Downloads
59.04b
App Store
Download Share
15.05%
App Store
App Downloads
6.25b
Game Downloads
52.79b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 1.98% have integrated Google Interactive Media Ads IMA. This accounts for 4.85% 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.

Total Apps
10.76k
App Store
App Share
1.98%
App Store
Apps
10.67k
Games
82
Total Downloads
19.02b
App Store
Download Share
4.85%
App Store
App Downloads
16.83b
Game Downloads
2.19b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Interactive Media Ads IMA.

Among all apps utilizing ad networks SDKs, 1.94% have integrated Moengage. This accounts for 1.33% of app downloads within the ad networks SDK category.

MoEngage is a full-stack solution SDK consisting of powerful customer analytics, automated cross-channel engagement, and AI-driven personalization.

Total Apps
10.54k
App Store
App Share
1.94%
App Store
Apps
10.52k
Games
26
Total Downloads
5.21b
App Store
Download Share
1.33%
App Store
App Downloads
5.21b
Game Downloads
3.00m

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

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