3. Cost per Install (CPI) Index
The cost incurred by an advertiser to get an app installed by a user on his or her device.
All cost data in this presentation is indexed to the Global CPI on the InMobi Network.
Country CPI Index = --------------------- X 100Country CPI
Global CPI
If an imaginary country Krypton’s CPI = $0.53, and Global CPI = $2.1, then
Krypton CPI Index = ------------- X 100 = 25$0.53
$2.1
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4. Effective Cost per Mile (eCPM) Index
The earnings of a developer on delivering a thousand impressions.
All earnings data in this presentation is indexed to the Global eCPM on the InMobi Network.
Country eCPM Index = --------------------- X 100Country eCPM
Global eCPM
If an imaginary country Krypton’s eCPM = $0.53, and Global eCPM = $2.1, then
Krypton eCPM Index = ------------- X 100 = 25$0.53
$2.1
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6. USA continued to lead as the #1 app destination in North America
Canada was a relatively expensive market for driving app installs.
The OS wars were as close as can be in the North American countries
App installs costs (CPI) and eCPMs are a function of smartphone penetration.
Shopping & Lifestyle is a popular choice of app installs amongst North American markets
Users in USA and Mexico were highly active on their mobile devices in 2015.
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Key Insights
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7. CPI and eCPMs by Region
OS Share of Ad Impressions by Region
OS Share of Ad Installs by Region
CPI and eCPMs by OS
Key Metrics by Region and OS2
8. 55 67 66 84
21 14 256 178
17 11 126 79
4 4 36 37
5 4 89 68
1 1 113 92
Asia Pacific
North
America
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
% Impressions eCPM Index% Installs CPI Index
North America continues to be an
expensive yet rewarding market for app
developers
Asia Pacific tops as the growing market
with an eager audience high on apps and
consumption
CPI and eCPMs by Region
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9. OS Share of Ad Impressions by Region
Asia Pacific North America Europe Latin America Middle East Africa
iOS Android
59% 30%
67%
31%
90% 10% 63%
ShareofAdImpressions
Android has a near monopoly in app consumption across most markets given its large
install base.
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39%
37%
48% 7%69%
10. Top App Installs Destinations
CPI in Key Markets
Per Capita Installs by Markets
Cost per Install by OS
iOS Premium Over Android
App Install by Category
Ranking m-Commerce installs by
Countries
App Installs - Deep Dive3
11. 94%
3% 2% 1%
0%
50%
100%
USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico
%shareofappinstalls
Top App Installs
Destinations
• USA continued to lead as the #1 app destination in North America
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12. CPI in Key Markets
USA
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
0
225
450
0% 30% 60%
CPIIndex
Smartphone Penetration*
* Source : eMarketer
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App installs were more expensive in markets
with higher smartphone penetration
13. App Install by Category
53%
22%
11%
6%
3%
5%
Games
Entertainment
Social & Communication
Travel
mCommerce
Others
2015
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• Gaming continued to rank as the most popular category of app downloaded by users in 2015.
14. User Traffic by Country
Leading Publisher Categories by eCPM
eCPM and Smartphone Penetration
eCPM and CPI
4 App Monetization - Deep Dive
15. 78%
13%
8%
1%
0%
40%
80%
USA Mexico Canada Puerto Rico
%shareofappinstalls
User Traffic by Country
• Users in North America were highly active on
their mobile devices in 2015
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17. The State of Mobile App Installs and
Monetization
METHODOLOGY
InMobi’s State of App Installs and Monetization Series provides network insights for app
developers, publishers and advertisers. Through analysis of millions of impressions and installs
served each month, this report showcases the latest trends within the mobile app ecosystem on
our network.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH
The information contained in this report is based on data collected through InMobi’s
monetization and installs platform. Only data with all standard fields completed was included
for analysis. Percent change is calculated using absolute numbers, quarter over quarter. Keep in
mind that CTR performance may not be indicative of ad effectiveness. Many brand advertisers
track other metrics, such as engagement rates, interaction rates, dwell time, etc.
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