Start.io
Mobile SDK-based ad platform (formerly StartApp) for app monetization and audience intelligence.
Our Verdict
Legacy mobile ad player still alive, useful as secondary fill but not a primary monetization engine.
Pros
- Long-running mobile SDK with broad integration
- Audience intelligence data is unique
- Handles monetization and UA together
Cons
- StartApp brand legacy carries quality baggage
- eCPMs trail tier-1 networks
- Modernization has been slow
When to Use Start.io
Good fit if you need
- In-app ad monetization for Android and iOS developers
- Audience intelligence and behavioral segmentation for UA
- StartApp SDK integration for app monetization campaigns
Pricing
Price wrong?Start.io Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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