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Best App Monetization Platforms in 2026

App monetization platforms help manage advertising and revenue for apps on iOS, Android, the web, or through an API. Features in this category include ad mediation, ad formats, demand sources, revenue reporting, and in-app bidding.

  1. 1

    Appnext

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    CAS.AI Mediation

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    CAS.AI combines bidding and waterfall auctions with reporting on each impression and a wide range of listed SDK integrations.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    AppLovin MAX

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    MAX combines ad mediation, reporting, testing, and ad review for mobile games. Check network-specific setup and custom-network limitations, and account for consent requirements where they apply.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    DT FairBid

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    DT FairBid offers both auction-based and ordered waterfall mediation, along with reporting APIs and privacy controls.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Google AdMob

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    AdMob provides mobile ad monetization, mediation, multiple formats, and controls for reviewing or blocking ads.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    InMobi CMP

    by InMobi CMP
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    InMobi CMP covers consent management across mobile and web properties, with a free Essentials plan and a paid Premium tier.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Chartboost Mediation

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Choose Chartboost Mediation if you develop mobile apps and want bidding, waterfall options, reporting and ad setup comparisons in one monetization service.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    Unity LevelPlay

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Meta Audience Network

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Adjoe

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare the platforms you need for your app's platforms and ad setup. Check whether a free plan or free trial applies to the features you need, what paid access starts at, and whether the licence lets you read or change the code.

Questions

Do app monetization platforms have free plans?

Yes. A free plan is offered by platforms in this category, but confirm what features and limits apply to the option you select.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by platforms in this category. Check the individual platform for trial availability and terms.

Which app platforms are supported?

Platforms listed in this category run on iOS, Android, the web, or through an API. Check the platform details for the tool you are considering.

What features can I compare?

You can compare free plan, paid-from terms, ad mediation, ad formats, app platforms, demand sources, revenue reporting, and in-app bidding.

Does a free plan mean open-source code?

No. Check the licence if reading or changing code matters to you; a free plan and an open-source licence are different things.

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