Unity Ads
Unity Ads provides game developers with native, high-eCPM monetization tools while giving advertisers direct access to billions of engaged mobile gamers through immersive, performance-driven ad formats.
Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 18, 2026
- Industry
- Mobile In-App Advertising & Game Monetization
- Business Model
- Marketplace / Performance Advertising Platform
- Target Market
- Mobile Game Developers, Performance Marketers, Brand Advertisers
- Employee Count
- 1001-5000
- Funding
- $675M
- Revenue Range
- $500M–$1B (as part of Unity Technologies' Grow Solutions segment)
- Stock Symbol
- U
- Parent Company
- Unity Technologies
- API Available
- Yes
One of the top two mobile game advertising networks globally, with a uniquely embedded position in the Unity engine ecosystem
Unity Ads is the advertising and monetization arm of Unity Technologies, the company behind the world's most widely used real-time 3D development platform. Deeply integrated into the Unity game engine—which powers over 70% of the world's mobile games—Unity Ads gives developers a seamless way to monetize their titles through in-app advertising, while offering brands and performance marketers unparalleled access to a highly engaged global gaming audience of over 3 billion players. The platform specializes in immersive, high-performing ad formats including rewarded video, interstitial ads, and playable ads, all designed to align with the gaming experience rather than disrupt it. Unity Ads leverages machine learning and first-party data from its vast developer ecosystem to deliver precise audience targeting and campaign optimization. Its bidding infrastructure supports both programmatic and managed campaigns, making it accessible to indie developers and Fortune 500 advertisers alike. As a subsidiary of Unity Technologies (NYSE: U), Unity Ads occupies a uniquely advantaged position in the mobile AdTech ecosystem. Its native integration with the Unity engine creates a closed-loop data environment that competitors cannot easily replicate. Following Unity's acquisition of ironSource in 2022 and the subsequent merger of their monetization businesses under the Unity brand, the platform further consolidated its standing as one of the dominant forces in mobile game advertising and app growth marketing.
Rewarded Video Ads
Opt-in video ads that reward players with in-game currency or items, driving high engagement and eCPM for developers
Interstitial Ads
Full-screen ads displayed at natural transition points in gameplay, supporting both video and static formats
Playable Ads
Interactive mini-game ad units that let users try an app before installing, boosting conversion rates for advertisers
Unity LevelPlay
Mediation platform (formerly ironSource Mediation) that aggregates multiple ad networks to maximize developer revenue
Unity Audience Pinpointer
Machine learning-powered targeting tool that identifies high-value user segments for advertiser campaigns
Unity Dashboard
Unified analytics and campaign management interface for both advertisers and developer monetization
ROAS Optimizer
Automated bidding tool that optimizes campaigns toward return on ad spend goals for performance advertisers