Mintegral's performance in the AppsFlyer 2025 Performance Index underscores its dominance in mobile advertising, particularly in gaming. On iOS, it ranked #3 in Gaming Volume (behind Apple Search Ads and AppLovin), with top-5 positions in Simulation, Action, Puzzle, Casual, and Hypercasual genres. Non-gaming iOS growth included #5 in Eastern Europe E-commerce Volume and #6 in Utilities globally.
On Android, Mintegral achieved #2 in Gaming Volume (behind Google), ahead of Meta, with top-5 rankings in Racing, Action, Casual, Sports, Hypercasual, Casino, and Match. In non-gaming Android, it ranked #5 in Utilities and #6 in Life & Culture globally. The platform also excelled in remarketing, ranking #6 in APAC Shopping Remarketing Power and #8 in Volume.
Regionally, Mintegral was #2 in iOS Western Europe Simulation Games Volume and #2 in Android Latin America Action Games Power. In Japan & South Korea, it ranked #3 in iOS Gaming Volume. The newly introduced Creative Index recognized Mintegral's Playturbo platform, placing it in the top-10 for Global Animated Creatives and Animated & Real-Life Footage Creatives.
Customer testimonials highlight Mintegral's ability to drive high ROAS, with cases like Winedrops seeing 10x trial growth and Zedge achieving KPIs in two weeks. For ad ops decision-makers, the key takeaways are: (1) Mintegral is a top-tier partner for gaming UA across both platforms, (2) its non-gaming strength is expanding, making it viable for e-commerce and utility apps, (3) its creative automation offers a competitive edge, and (4) its retargeting capabilities are strong in APAC. Advertisers should test Mintegral for IAP ROAS-optimized campaigns and leverage Playturbo for high-performing creatives.
What's notable here is Mintegral's sustained climb in the AppsFlyer Performance Index, now ranking #2 in Android Gaming Volume and #3 in iOS Gaming Volume globally. This isn't just a single-platform win; it signals a structural shift in the ad network hierarchy. Traditionally dominated by Meta and Google in gaming, Mintegral's ascent—especially ahead of Meta on Android—reflects a market that rewards machine-learning-driven optimization over sheer scale.
The key implication for UA teams is that diversification beyond the duopoly is no longer optional; networks like Mintegral are proving they can deliver volume and quality, particularly in high-cost markets like Japan and South Korea. Moreover, Mintegral's strong showing in non-gaming verticals (e-commerce, utilities) and APAC remarketing suggests its machine-learning models are generalizing well across verticals, a trend accelerated by privacy changes that make granular targeting harder. The introduction of a Creative Index further indicates that creative performance—enabled by Mintegral's Playturbo platform—is becoming a competitive differentiator.
For monetization strategists, Mintegral's growing DSP-side influence means inventory access and pricing may tighten as demand from non-gaming advertisers increases. The overall take: Mintegral is no longer a niche player; its index performance validates a model built for the post-IDFA, AI-driven era of mobile advertising.
App measurement is fundamentally different from web analytics due to data fragmentation across ad networks, devices, and apps. A Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) like AppsFlyer bridges these gaps, enabling unified attribution, fraud protection, and LTV measurement. For eCommerce, granular event tracking, deep linking, and privacy-safe data collaboration are critical. Leaders should focus on metrics like IR, CPI, LTV, and ROAS, and adopt AI-driven optimization to overcome challenges like ad fraud and privacy changes. The future is Connected Commerce—integrating apps, web, retail media, and AI.
In 2025, non-game apps surpassed games in revenue, with total in-app spending hitting $167B. APAC publishers drove a $2.58B increase in gaming revenue. Short Drama and AI Assistant categories saw explosive growth, while Blinkit, Shopee, and DeepSeek led their sectors. For ad ops, this signals shifting user attention toward lifestyle, commerce, and AI tools, creating new inventory opportunities beyond gaming.
Cross-platform measurement resolves the common problem of fragmented, device-level reporting that inflates ROAS and misallocates budgets. By unifying customer identity across web, mobile, CTV, and other surfaces, marketers gain a single view of LTV and attribution. AppsFlyer provides this via CUID stitching and Product Line grouping, enabling real-time, deduplicated insights without manual BI work. Key benefits include accurate cross-platform ROAS, elimination of duplicate attribution, and reliable data for AI-driven optimization.
Remarketing measurement relying solely on clicks misses view-through attributions, cross-platform journeys, and fraud, leading to misallocated budget and eroded efficiency. AppsFlyer advocates for independent, cross-channel, fraud-protected signals to unify attribution, deduplicate claims, and provide real-time postbacks for better optimization. Key data points include 50% higher paying user share for shopping apps running remarketing, 20% higher ROAS for gaming teams with unified attribution, and vulnerability to click flooding. Actionable takeaway: invest in a robust measurement foundation to capture true campaign influence and scale efficiently.
Ramadan drives high mobile engagement in the Gulf, but success hinges on pre-Ramadan acquisition for higher LTV and remarketing during the month. eCommerce peaks early; finance responds to mature market triggers; travel converts at Eid. Post-Ramadan, focus on retention over acquisition to stabilize. AI tools are operational but measurement lags. Key takeaway: plan early, leverage remarketing, and phase strategies by period.
Marketing attribution is critical for connecting spend to revenue, but platform self-reporting and last-click bias distort budget decisions. Single-touch models (first/last-click) are simple but miss the full journey; multi-touch models (position-based, data-driven) are more accurate but require robust data. Mobile attribution is particularly challenging due to ATT, SKAdNetwork, and cross-platform gaps, necessitating a mobile measurement partner (MMP) for independent, deduplicated measurement. Clean attribution data is essential for AI-driven optimization—bad signals lead to bad decisions. Starting with position-based attribution and incrementality testing provides a practical foundation.
TikTok's full-funnel automation, integrating creative, media, and measurement, addresses fragmentation in AI tools. Brands using Smart+ and GMV Max see improved ROAS and CPA. Case studies show Naturium achieved 3.5x ROAS, PHLUR 191% higher ROAS, and Leatherman 97% revenue increase. Symphony and Content Suite enable scalable, authentic content. The key is pairing automation with strategic storytelling.
European finance app installs hit 960M in 2025 but grew only 0.4%. BNPL apps grew 40% while crypto fell 35%, signaling a shift to utility. Neobanks win acquisition; traditional banks win retention (1.5-2x Day 30 rates). Web-to-app drives 41.8% of conversions but most brands can't measure the handoff. Nearly 1 in 2 investment app installs in Western Europe is fraudulent, distorting CPI and ROAS. Winning brands prioritize engagement, fraud detection, and cross-platform measurement.
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