We here at 42matters have gathered a list of the most popular communication SDKs on the Android app market. This list is based on our analysis of the 1,200+ SDKs integrated into the vast mobile applications inventory of the Google Play Store. The following is a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by 42matters’ technology. This data is also available via our API and Explorer.
The intended purpose of this article is to assist app developers in their search for the perfect communication SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. The data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile apps market.
1) OneSignal
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 55% have OneSignal integrated, covering 12% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
OneSignal is a market leader in customer engagement. The SDK powers mobile and web push and email and in-app messages.
APP SHARE
55%
TOTAL APPS
331.26k
APPLICATIONS
314.64k
GAMES
16.62k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
12%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
32.81b
APP DOWNLOADS
22.67b
GAME DOWNLOADS
10.14b
Browse all apps that have OneSignal integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) gRPC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 26% have gRPC integrated, covering 39% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
gRPC is a modern open source, high-performance RPC framework SDK that can run in any environment. It can efficiently connect services in and across data centers with pluggable support for load balancing, tracing, health checking, and authentication.
APP SHARE
26%
TOTAL APPS
159.66k
APPLICATIONS
153.46k
GAMES
6.21k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
39%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
107.67b
APP DOWNLOADS
97.29b
GAME DOWNLOADS
10.38b
Browse all apps that have gRPC integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) WebRTC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 11% have WebRTC integrated, covering 30% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
With WebRTC, you can add real-time communication capabilities to your mobile apps. It supports sending videos, voice, and generic data between peers, allowing developers to build powerful voice- and video-communication solutions.
APP SHARE
11%
TOTAL APPS
66.87k
APPLICATIONS
66.69k
GAMES
177
DOWNLOAD SHARE
30%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
83.09b
APP DOWNLOADS
81.86b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.23b
Browse all apps that have WebRTC integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Intercom
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 8% have Intercom integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Intercom is a Conversational Relationship Platform SDK that helps businesses build customer relationships through personalized, messenger-based experiences.
APP SHARE
8%
TOTAL APPS
53.45k
APPLICATIONS
53.4k
GAMES
49
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.2b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.14b
GAME DOWNLOADS
56.7m
Browse all apps that have Intercom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Agora.io
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 7% have Agora.io integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Agora.io provides the building blocks for real-time voice and video communications through a simple and powerful SDK.
APP SHARE
7%
TOTAL APPS
46.09k
APPLICATIONS
45.75k
GAMES
335
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.45b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.15b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.3b
Browse all apps that have Agora.io integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 6% have Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
6%
TOTAL APPS
36.92k
APPLICATIONS
36.8k
GAMES
112
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.76b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.64b
GAME DOWNLOADS
119.07m
Browse all apps that have Freshchat Freshdesk Messaging by Freshworks integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) Zoom
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 2% have Zoom integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. This SDK enables developers to add Zoom functionalities to their apps.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
17.49k
APPLICATIONS
17.47k
GAMES
16
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
253m
APP DOWNLOADS
252.71m
GAME DOWNLOADS
291.13k
Browse all apps that have Zoom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) Twilio Programmable Video
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 2% have Twilio Programmable Video integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Programmable Video REST API allows you to control your video applications from your back-end server via HTTP requests.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
13.69k
APPLICATIONS
13.67k
GAMES
13
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
880.08m
APP DOWNLOADS
860.08m
GAME DOWNLOADS
20m
Browse all apps that have Twilio Programmable Video integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) Zendesk
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 2% have Zendesk integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Zendesk builds software designed to improve customer relationships.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
12.76k
APPLICATIONS
12.42k
GAMES
347
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.8b
APP DOWNLOADS
9.45b
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.35b
Browse all apps that have Zendesk integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) PubNub
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have PubNub integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
PubNub is a global Data Stream Network (DSN) and realtime infrastructure-as-a-service. Scale and manage realtime data streams for mobile and web apps with just a few lines of code.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
10.19k
APPLICATIONS
10.15k
GAMES
39
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.93b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.87b
GAME DOWNLOADS
57.78m
Browse all apps that have PubNub integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Jitsi 8x8 Meet
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Jitsi 8x8 Meet integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
9.52k
APPLICATIONS
9.51k
GAMES
9
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
244.34m
APP DOWNLOADS
244.23m
GAME DOWNLOADS
109.45k
Browse all apps that have Jitsi 8x8 Meet integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) Urban Airship
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Urban Airship integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Urban Airship is an SDK that helps organizations initiate engagement with their customers via the most personal, prolific, contextual and powerful media channel in history. Use mobile to deliver real value to your audience and it will fundamentally change your shared relationship.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
8.76k
APPLICATIONS
8.66k
GAMES
106
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.08b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.52b
GAME DOWNLOADS
563.29m
Browse all apps that have Urban Airship integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) Umeng Common ASMS
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Umeng Common ASMS integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Common is a Umeng Analytics SDK. It's a leading mobile app analytical platform in China.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
5.84k
APPLICATIONS
3.33k
GAMES
2.5k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.53b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
5.29b
Browse all apps that have Umeng Common ASMS integrated with our App Market Explorer.
14) OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Vonage APIs (formerly Nexmo and TokBox) help growing startups and agile enterprises enhance customer experience and realize new business outcomes at scale.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
5.23k
APPLICATIONS
5.23k
GAMES
6
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
838.06m
APP DOWNLOADS
836.23m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.83m
Browse all apps that have OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage integrated with our App Market Explorer.
15) Naver
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Naver integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
NAVER is a technology platform SDK that enables widespread access to advanced technologies.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.87k
APPLICATIONS
4.27k
GAMES
597
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.86b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
792.23m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
16) JW Player
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have JW Player integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
JW Player delivers compelling video streaming experiences in a single solution, so you can deliver optimal, buffer-free videos to any viewer on any device.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.57k
APPLICATIONS
4.55k
GAMES
15
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.34b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.42b
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.92b
Browse all apps that have JW Player integrated with our App Market Explorer.
17) Smack
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Smack integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Smack is an Open Source XMPP client library for instant messaging and presence. This SDK is a pure Java library and can be embedded into your applications to create anything from a full XMPP client to simple XMPP integrations, such as sending notification messages and presence-enabling devices.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
4.49k
APPLICATIONS
4.44k
GAMES
52
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.38b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.24b
GAME DOWNLOADS
132.77m
Browse all apps that have Smack integrated with our App Market Explorer.
18) Cordova SMS Plugin
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Cordova SMS Plugin integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Cordova SMS Plugin is a cross-platform plugin SDK for Cordova/PhoneGap to easily send SMS messages. Available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 10 Universal.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.61k
APPLICATIONS
3.61k
GAMES
3
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
284.41m
APP DOWNLOADS
284.39m
GAME DOWNLOADS
12.66k
Browse all apps that have Cordova SMS Plugin integrated with our App Market Explorer.
19) Pushy
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Pushy integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Pushy offers lightning-fast, highly-reliable push notification delivery. This includes worldwide, cross-platform, and time-critical notifications.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.19k
APPLICATIONS
3.18k
GAMES
5
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
132.54m
APP DOWNLOADS
130.76m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.78m
Browse all apps that have Pushy integrated with our App Market Explorer.
20) JXMPP
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have JXMPP integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
JXMPP is an open source Java base library SDK for XMPP. It provides often-used functionalities needed to build an XMPP stack.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
3.02k
APPLICATIONS
3.01k
GAMES
10
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.47b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.47b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.55m
Browse all apps that have JXMPP 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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