Digital Turbine

What Digital Turbine does

Digital Turbine is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: APPS) mobile growth and monetization platform founded in 1998 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that connects advertisers, mobile app developers, telecommunications carriers, and device manufacturers across the mobile ecosystem. The company operates three core products — DT Launchpad (unified app distribution supporting traditional and alternative pathways), DT Ads (full-funnel advertising platform), and DT Ignite (on-device content and app discovery) — all powered by the DT iQ AI optimization engine and the Ignite Graph data architecture that unifies behavioral signals from over 1 billion devices and 82,000+ SDK-integrated apps. Its SingleTap technology enables frictionless app installation bypassing the Google Play Store through carrier and OEM pre-load integrations.

Digital Turbine generates revenue primarily through advertising and monetization across its DT Ads network and through transaction-based fees for app distribution facilitated through DT Launchpad. Pricing is quote-based under multi-year enterprise agreements; the company does not publicly disclose pricing tiers. Customer segments span four primary groups: mobile app developers and publishers (Zynga, Playtika, King, MyFitnessPal), advertisers and brands (McDonald's, Walmart, Starbucks, AccuWeather), mobile operators and carriers (Orange, Telefónica, Verizon, Telecom Italia), and device manufacturers (Samsung, Motorola). The platform reaches approximately 3 billion users globally across 26 countries of telco partner coverage.

In FY2026, Digital Turbine reported $565.3 million in revenue (15% year-over-year growth), $122.5 million in adjusted EBITDA (69% YoY growth), and guided to $630-$650 million for FY2027. Recent strategic activity has concentrated on AI infrastructure buildout (Google Cloud Gemini and Databricks integrations in May 2026), European telco expansion (Orange partnership covering 340 million subscribers), and product unification (DT Launchpad launch in June 2026), offset by the divestiture of legacy AdColony assets to Affle in June 2026 for $4.7 million as the company refocuses investment on its core DTX platform.

Name

Digital Turbine

Legal name

Digital Turbine, Inc.

Website

https://digitalturbine.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) operates a mobile growth and monetization platform connecting advertisers, app developers, carriers, and OEMs across 82,000+ apps and 1 billion+ devices, generating $565.3M in FY2026 revenue via advertising and app distribution through DT Launchpad, DT Ads, and DT Ignite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Advertising & App Distribution Platform

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms) (HDAEAKAB)

Keywords

• Mobile ad platform
• App distribution
• Programmatic advertising
• Mobile monetization
• On-device experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Monetization: Digital Turbine generates revenue primarily through its mobile advertising and monetization platform. The company connects advertisers seeking to acquire users and drive conversions with publishers and device partners seeking to monetize their inventory. Revenue is derived from advertising spend across the DT Ads network, including programmatic marketplace services and brand business.
2. App Distribution: Revenue is generated through DT Launchpad by enabling app developers to distribute their applications through multiple channels including traditional app stores, alternative distribution pathways, and direct-to-device installs via carrier and manufacturer partnerships. The platform charges fees for distribution services and takes a transaction-based cut on app installs facilitated through its network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Digital Turbine operates a unified mobile growth platform that connects advertisers, app developers, and device partners across the mobile ecosystem. Its three core offerings are DT Launchpad (app distribution across traditional, alternative, and direct-to-device pathways), DT Ads (full-funnel advertising and publisher monetization across 82K+ apps and 1B+ devices), and DT Ignite (on-device experience and app discovery). These are powered by the AI-driven intelligence engine DT iQ and the Ignite Graph data architecture, with frictionless installs delivered through SingleTap technology.

Product overview

Digital Turbine operates as a unified mobile growth platform connecting advertisers, app developers, and device partners across the mobile ecosystem. The platform consists of three core products: DT Launchpad (unified app distribution), DT Ads (full-funnel advertising and monetization), and DT Ignite (on-device experience and discovery). These are powered by AI intelligence through DT iQ and underpinned by data architecture Ignite Graph. The platform reaches over 82,000 apps and one billion devices globally, enabling frictionless app installs through SingleTap technology and programmatic advertising via DT Exchange. The company also offers DT Console and ACP Offerwall as developer-facing tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DT: Company brand abbreviation used for investor communications and product naming including DT Launchpad, DT Ads, DT Ignite, and DT Exchange
• DTX
• DT Exchange

Products and services

• DT Launchpad Unified app distribution platform that enables app developers to distribute apps through traditional app stores, alternative pathways, and direct-to-device channels via SingleTap technology. Reduces reliance on any single distribution channel and creates frictionless app install experiences. Targeted at app developers seeking modern, multi-channel distribution.
• DT Ads Full-funnel advertising platform enabling advertisers to reach users and achieve objectives across the advertising funnel, while publishers maximize inventory value. Provides AI-optimized targeting through DT iQ across a network of 82K+ SDK-integrated apps and exclusive placements on 1B+ devices. Used by brands and performance advertisers for user acquisition and by publishers for monetization.
• DT Ignite On-device experience platform that surfaces relevant apps and content at the right moments across the device lifecycle. Creates engaging touchpoints for consumers and enables monetization with premium advertiser demand, driven by the DT iQ optimization engine. Targeted at device manufacturers and carriers seeking post-sale engagement and differentiation.
• DT Exchange Programmatic ad exchange operated by Digital Turbine based on the OpenRTB protocol defined by the IAB. Enables automated content moderation and ad serving across the DT publisher network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% year-over-year revenue growth in FY2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AffleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Affle (through its subsidiary Affle MEA FZ LLC) acquired select AdColony technology assets from Digital Turbine for $4.70 million in cash. The acquisition includes AdColony SDK for Android and iOS, technology platform, publisher integrations, and brand name. The companies will maintain an ongoing commercial partnership following the transaction.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2026Digital Turbine announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to integrate the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform into its mobile advertising platform, enabling AI-powered optimization across its network spanning over one billion devices and 80,000 apps. The collaboration enhances real-time signal processing and targeting for advertisers and publishers.
• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Strategic partnership to expand app distribution capabilities across Europe, utilizing Digital Turbine's SingleTap technology and alternative app distribution platform. Orange's 340 million customers across 26 countries will benefit from personalized app discovery and seamless app downloads. Rollout expected to begin in H2 2026.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026Strategic partnership to integrate Databricks Genie Spaces and Databricks Apps into Digital Turbine's technology stack, enabling AI-powered intelligence across its global mobile ecosystem. The partnership leverages DT's first-party data from over a billion devices and 80,000+ apps to accelerate data and AI capabilities, establishing a scalable foundation for next-generation generative and agent-based mobile capabilities.
• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing telco partnership for mobile app distribution and discovery services across Telefónica's global mobile subscriber base.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevice distribution partnership enabling mobile ecosystem engagement and app distribution through Verizon's mobile network and device ecosystem.
• SamsungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevice manufacturer partnership for pre-installed mobile experiences and app distribution on Samsung devices.
• MotorolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile device partnership for app distribution and on-device experiences on Motorola smartphones.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• AppLovin: AppLovin operates a leading mobile app monetization and advertising platform via its AXON engine and SparkLabs portfolio, directly competing with DT Ads in programmatic mobile advertising and app growth solutions. It is the most direct comparable in mobile ad tech and app monetization.
• ironSource (Unity): ironSource, now part of Unity Technologies, is a mobile ad tech and app monetization platform offering user acquisition, mediation, and on-device experiences. It is a direct competitor to DT in mobile growth, mediation, and alternative app distribution, and is the named plaintiff in litigation against Digital Turbine.
• Liftoff: Liftoff is a mobile ad tech platform focused on user acquisition and ad monetization, formed via the merger of Vungle and Chartboost. It competes directly with DT Ads and DT Launchpad in mobile app growth and monetization across gaming and non-gaming verticals.
• InMobi: InMobi is a global mobile advertising and marketing platform offering programmatic ads, mediation, and consumer intelligence. It competes directly with DT Ads and DT Ignite across brand and performance mobile advertising, particularly in APAC and emerging markets.
• AdColony (Affle): Affle, via its acquisition of select AdColony assets from Digital Turbine in June 2026, now operates an SDK-based mobile advertising platform directly competing with DT Ads in app monetization. The commercial partnership continuation makes this a competitor with historical DNA tied to DT itself.

Broad incumbents

• Unity Technologies: Unity operates a broad gaming and monetization platform that, via the ironSource acquisition, directly competes with DT across mobile ad mediation, user acquisition, and app distribution. Unity's larger scale in gaming and 3D engine creates a broad incumbent presence in DT's core mobile ecosystem.
• PubMatic: PubMatic operates a programmatic advertising infrastructure platform including SSP and header bidding, with growing mobile inventory. It is a broader adtech incumbent that competes for mobile ad spend flowing through programmatic channels alongside DT Exchange.
• Magnite: Magnite is the largest independent omnichannel sell-side advertising platform, operating programmatic SSP technology for CTV, online video, and mobile. It competes for programmatic mobile ad spend as a broad incumbent in the same advertising ecosystem as DT Exchange.

Emerging players

• Moloco: Moloco operates an AI-powered programmatic advertising and mobile user acquisition platform using ML-based bidding and optimization. It competes with DT Ads on performance advertising, particularly for app marketers seeking ML-driven programmatic solutions.

Others

• Chartboost: Chartboost, historically a mobile gaming ad network and exchange, now operates as part of Liftoff. It is included as a heritage comparable given its prior direct competition with DT Ads in mobile gaming monetization and in-app bidding.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments3 records

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