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.
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.
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.
AppsFlyer MCP connects Claude directly to live attribution data, replacing manual reporting and CSV exports. Gaming teams catch budget anomalies overnight, finance teams compress multi-hour analysis into minutes, and e-commerce teams close the gap between measurement and spend decisions. Setup takes under 60 seconds, enabling real-time queries on channels, cohorts, and ROAS. The key insight is that AI-powered analysis requires live data connections, not stale exports.
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.
Moloco reached #5 in AppsFlyer's 2025 Performance Index, up from #15 in 2023. It ranked #4 in iOS gaming globally and top 5 in many categories. New recognitions include #2 in Creative Index and first entry in remarketing, highlighting AI improvements.
The open internet offers app advertisers untapped growth beyond walled gardens like Meta and Google. With 59% of US consumer time spent on the open web but only 48% of ad spend, a significant opportunity exists. Machine learning now enables efficient targeting across diverse inventories. Rising costs and ATT-driven measurement issues in walled gardens push advertisers to diversify. Gaming and non-gaming apps benefit from relevant users, contextual ads, and flexible pricing. To succeed, marketers must learn the ecosystem, prioritize scale, and integrate MMPs. Mintegral provides a robust platform with SDK-powered traffic for effective open internet campaigns.
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