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 59% 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
59%
TOTAL APPS
266.3k
APPLICATIONS
254.06k
GAMES
12.24k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
12%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
26.41b
APP DOWNLOADS
18.11b
GAME DOWNLOADS
8.3b
Browse all apps that have OneSignal integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) gRPC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 18% have gRPC integrated, covering 38% 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
18%
TOTAL APPS
85.36k
APPLICATIONS
81.76k
GAMES
3.61k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
38%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
82.54b
APP DOWNLOADS
75.77b
GAME DOWNLOADS
6.76b
Browse all apps that have gRPC integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) WebRTC
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 10% have WebRTC integrated, covering 33% 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
10%
TOTAL APPS
46.3k
APPLICATIONS
46.16k
GAMES
137
DOWNLOAD SHARE
33%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
73.22b
APP DOWNLOADS
72.2b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.02b
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
36.58k
APPLICATIONS
36.54k
GAMES
48
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.4b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.36b
GAME DOWNLOADS
44.72m
Browse all apps that have Intercom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Agora.io
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 6% have Agora.io integrated, covering 3% 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
6%
TOTAL APPS
27.55k
APPLICATIONS
27.31k
GAMES
237
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
8.54b
APP DOWNLOADS
6.55b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.99b
Browse all apps that have Agora.io integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) 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
11.73k
APPLICATIONS
11.71k
GAMES
14
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
187.33m
APP DOWNLOADS
184.25m
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.08m
Browse all apps that have Zoom integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) 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
8.86k
APPLICATIONS
8.75k
GAMES
110
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.13b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.6b
GAME DOWNLOADS
535.87m
Browse all apps that have Urban Airship integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) Twilio Programmable Video
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% 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
1%
TOTAL APPS
8.69k
APPLICATIONS
8.68k
GAMES
13
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
571.73m
APP DOWNLOADS
570.96m
GAME DOWNLOADS
773.27k
Browse all apps that have Twilio Programmable Video integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) 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
8.32k
APPLICATIONS
8.31k
GAMES
6
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
320.54m
APP DOWNLOADS
320.44m
GAME DOWNLOADS
105.35k
Browse all apps that have Jitsi 8x8 Meet integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Umeng Common
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Umeng Common integrated, covering 5% 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
6k
APPLICATIONS
3.26k
GAMES
2.74k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
11.25b
APP DOWNLOADS
5.78b
GAME DOWNLOADS
5.46b
Browse all apps that have Umeng Common integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) 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
4.94k
APPLICATIONS
4.94k
GAMES
5
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
612.13m
APP DOWNLOADS
610.93m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.2m
Browse all apps that have OpenTok Tokbox by Vonage integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) Zendesk
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs 1% have Zendesk integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Zendesk builds software designed to improve customer relationships.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
4.76k
APPLICATIONS
4.58k
GAMES
175
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
5.7b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.29b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.41b
Browse all apps that have Zendesk integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) 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
4.39k
APPLICATIONS
4.33k
GAMES
51
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.92b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.79b
GAME DOWNLOADS
129.26m
Browse all apps that have Smack integrated with our App Market Explorer.
14) 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
4.17k
APPLICATIONS
3.66k
GAMES
519
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.06b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.28b
GAME DOWNLOADS
775.61m
Browse all apps that have Naver integrated with our App Market Explorer.
15) JW Player
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have JW Player integrated, covering 1% 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
3.56k
APPLICATIONS
3.55k
GAMES
10
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.56b
APP DOWNLOADS
769.86m
GAME DOWNLOADS
2.79b
Browse all apps that have JW Player integrated with our App Market Explorer.
16) 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
3.3k
APPLICATIONS
3.3k
GAMES
4
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
207.08m
APP DOWNLOADS
207.07m
GAME DOWNLOADS
9.55k
Browse all apps that have Cordova SMS Plugin integrated with our App Market Explorer.
17) 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
2.94k
APPLICATIONS
2.93k
GAMES
12
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
2.21b
APP DOWNLOADS
2.21b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.16m
Browse all apps that have JXMPP integrated with our App Market Explorer.
18) Amazon Simple Notification Service SNS
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Amazon Simple Notification Service SNS integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
2.75k
APPLICATIONS
2.73k
GAMES
25
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.03b
APP DOWNLOADS
974.02m
GAME DOWNLOADS
56.78m
Browse all apps that have Amazon Simple Notification Service SNS 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
2.19k
APPLICATIONS
2.19k
GAMES
8
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
105.48m
APP DOWNLOADS
103.74m
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.74m
Browse all apps that have Pushy integrated with our App Market Explorer.
20) Twilio Programmable Chat
Out of all apps that use communication SDKs <1% have Twilio Programmable Chat integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Twilio Programmable Chat is an SDK that makes it easy for you to add chat features into your web and native mobile applications without building or scaling a real-time chat backend.
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
2.17k
APPLICATIONS
2.16k
GAMES
4
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
309.27m
APP DOWNLOADS
309.26m
GAME DOWNLOADS
4.45k
Browse all apps that have Twilio Programmable Chat 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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