APP PLATFORM COMPARISON
Chartboost
vs DT Exchange
Which fits your app and monetization stack? Compare access, implementation and payment terms, then use the evidence below to plan your next step.
THE PRACTICAL DIFFERENCES
What matters in this pair
Start with the job
Chartboost is listed as mobile ad network; DT Exchange as mobile ad exchange. Different roles can complement each other. Confirm whether you are replacing a full stack or adding a demand partner.
Plan the application
Both have a medium setup-effort estimate, but Chartboost is classified as “App and policy review” and DT Exchange as “Partner and inventory review”. Read the actual eligibility rules before applying.
Match the placements
The catalog does not use an identical format label for both products. Check the supported placements and integration documentation before treating them as direct replacements.
Read popularity in context
DT Exchange has the larger saved AppBrain measure in this pair. Read the mapping notes: a detected SDK is not proof of active use, earnings or satisfaction.
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01 / Fit & access
Setup effort and review profiles are editorial estimates based on catalog requirements. They are not approval rates.
| What to compare | Chartboost | DT Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Platform role | Mobile ad networkCatalog source ↗ | Mobile ad exchangeCatalog source ↗ |
| Best suited to | App developers evaluating Chartboost/LoopMe demand using an SDK or a mediation adapter.Editorial assessment | App publishers considering Digital Turbine’s programmatic exchange demand.Editorial assessment |
| Setup effort | MediumEditorial estimate of review and integration effort; not a measured implementation time. | MediumEditorial estimate of review and integration effort; not a measured implementation time. |
| Review profile | App and policy reviewAccount, app approval, ad locations, tax forms and payment setup are required. | Partner and inventory reviewPublisher partnership, inventory quality and the supported SDK or partner integration are reviewed. |
| Entry requirements | Create a publisher account, add your app, complete the app approval process and integrate the Chartboost SDK or a supported mediation adapter. Configure ad locations, privacy consent, payment details and the required tax forms.Catalog source ↗ | Apply for a publisher partnership and add inventory. Integrate through an SDK, supported mediator or other partner option, and meet privacy and traffic review requirements.Catalog source ↗ |
| Approval probability / time | No comparable verified benchmarkNo measured acceptance rate or guaranteed review time is available in this directory. | No comparable verified benchmarkNo measured acceptance rate or guaranteed review time is available in this directory. |
| Regions & audience | Confirm supported app, publisher and payment regionsCatalog source ↗ | Multiple regionsCatalog source ↗ |
| Google demand dependency | Not identified as Google-dependent in this catalogThe platform still has its own content, traffic and privacy policies. | Not identified as Google-dependent in this catalogThe platform still has its own content, traffic and privacy policies. |
02 / Formats & implementation
A mediation tool, a managed service and a demand source have different jobs. Compare the integration you will actually use.
| What to compare | Chartboost | DT Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Ad formats & capabilities | BannerInterstitialRewarded video Product source ↗ | VideoDisplay adsNative Product source ↗ |
| Integration context | Chartboost, part of LoopMe, provides in-app advertising demand through its SDK and supported mediation integrations.Catalog source ↗ | Digital Turbine’s in-app programmatic exchange, formerly Fyber Marketplace. DT Exchange is distinct from DT FairBid mediation.Catalog source ↗ |
| What to check before switching | Confirm which current account agreement governs payments rather than mixing old Chartboost guides with new contracts.Editorial checklist | DT Exchange is the successor name to Fyber Marketplace; DT FairBid mediation is a separate product.Editorial checklist |
| Privacy & consent checks | Check SDK data collection, consent forwarding, app-ads.txt and applicable store / ATT requirements.Verify the chosen integration; inclusion here is not a privacy certification. | Check SDK data collection, consent forwarding, app-ads.txt and applicable store / ATT requirements.Verify the chosen integration; inclusion here is not a privacy certification. |
03 / Earnings & payments
Revenue potential is not a fixed platform score. Compare net results for the same audience, period, placement and format.
| What to compare | Chartboost | DT Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue potential | Requires a matched-inventory testCompare net ad ARPDAU, eCPM, fill, impressions per user and retention by OS / country / format. | Requires a matched-inventory testCompare net ad ARPDAU, eCPM, fill, impressions per user and retention by OS / country / format. |
| Fees / revenue share | No standardized verified fee comparisonAsk for the actual agreement: share denominator, demand fees, serving costs, adjustments and optional charges. | No standardized verified fee comparisonAsk for the actual agreement: share denominator, demand fees, serving costs, adjustments and optional charges. |
| Minimum payout | USD $75 minimum · wire transfers USD $300 minimumCatalog source ↗ | Per partner contractCatalog source ↗ |
| Payment methods | ACH/direct deposit and wire transfer; additional methods and fees depend on country and accountCatalog source ↗ | Confirm through your publisher partner accountCatalog source ↗ |
| Payment schedule | Published payment schedule: end of the second month following earnings; confirm the applicable account agreementCatalog source ↗ | Per publisher contractCatalog source ↗ |
| Contracts & exit | Confirm the applicable agreementCheck exclusivity, notice period, account ownership, clawbacks and payment of the final balance. | Confirm the applicable agreementCheck exclusivity, notice period, account ownership, clawbacks and payment of the final balance. |
04 / Adoption & public evidence
AppBrain snapshot: 2026-11-02. Percentage of Google Play Android apps containing the named SDK (Overall / Apps). Code detection does not prove active use. Excludes iOS and other app stores.
| What to compare | Chartboost | DT Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Measured adoption | 3.16% of Android appsChartboost SDK detection, not active monetization or all LoopMe products.Chartboost ↗ | 3.98% of Android appsDigital Turbine SDK coverage is a provider-level proxy for DT Exchange, not product-specific active use.Digital Turbine ↗ |
| Active publisher / user count | Comparable count not verifiedDetected sites or SDKs are not active publisher accounts, unique users or ad impressions. | Comparable count not verifiedDetected sites or SDKs are not active publisher accounts, unique users or ad impressions. |
| Provider website traffic | Comparable monthly visits not verifiedProvider-domain visits measure interest in a company, not the reach of its ad inventory. | Comparable monthly visits not verifiedProvider-domain visits measure interest in a company, not the reach of its ad inventory. |
| Company / product history | Launch and founding dates not independently verifiedCompany age, product launch and rebranding dates must be distinguished. See official resources below. | Launch and founding dates not independently verifiedCompany age, product launch and rebranding dates must be distinguished. See official resources below. |
| Public reviews / forum score | No comparable publisher-only score verifiedCompany review pages may mix publishers, advertisers and ad viewers. Individual forum posts are not a representative rating. | No comparable publisher-only score verifiedCompany review pages may mix publishers, advertisers and ad viewers. Individual forum posts are not a representative rating. |
YOUR SHORTLIST
Choose the next conversation
Consider Chartboost if…
App developers evaluating Chartboost/LoopMe demand using an SDK or a mediation adapter.
Before committing: Confirm which current account agreement governs payments rather than mixing old Chartboost guides with new contracts.
Consider DT Exchange if…
App publishers considering Digital Turbine’s programmatic exchange demand.
Before committing: DT Exchange is the successor name to Fyber Marketplace; DT FairBid mediation is a separate product.
Questions before you switch
Which is better for me: Chartboost or DT Exchange?
Chartboost: App developers evaluating Chartboost/LoopMe demand using an SDK or a mediation adapter. DT Exchange: App publishers considering Digital Turbine’s programmatic exchange demand. Start with eligibility and product role, then compare net results on matched inventory. There is no universal winner in this comparison.
Is Chartboost easier to get approved for than DT Exchange?
The catalog estimates setup effort as medium for Chartboost and medium for DT Exchange. Those estimates combine review and integration work. Neither a measured acceptance-rate comparison nor a guaranteed approval time is available; your content, traffic, region and account status matter.
Will Chartboost pay more than DT Exchange?
We have not verified a controlled revenue benchmark for this pair. Compare net ad ARPDAU and eCPM for the same OS, country, format and user cohort; include fill, latency and retention. Obtain the actual fees and payment terms before testing.
Can I use Chartboost and DT Exchange together?
Possibly, if their current mediation adapters, bidding integrations and agreements support it. A mediator and an ad network can be complementary, but two mediation layers are not automatically compatible. Confirm the exact SDK versions, account requirements, consent forwarding and reporting path with both providers.
Sources & evidence limits
Platform requirements, formats and payment summaries reuse the existing catalog, compiled 2026-11-03. They may require account-specific confirmation. The editorial comparisons do not represent newly verified platform policies. External company-review links are research starting points; no rating or traffic snapshot has been imported from them.
Chartboost
Revenue rankings, review / forum averages, current company-history dates, active-user counts and comparable provider-domain visits have not been independently verified for this pair. Unavailable means unknown, not zero or poor performance. Read the full method.