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Performance Index 16: Liftoff Ranks 2nd in iOS Gaming, Receives Nearly 100 Top 10 Rankings

By Awards·Nov 16, 2023·5 min read

In AppsFlyer's 16th Performance Index, Liftoff achieved the No.
2 position as a global media source for iOS gaming apps, alongside nearly 100 top 10 rankings across various categories.
The index, based on data from 75 media sources covering 11.5 billion non-organic installs across 30,000 apps from April to September 2023, serves as a key resource for performance marketers.
Notable rankings include top placements in Power and Volume indices for Gaming and Non-Gaming sectors, such as Hyper Casual and Finance categories, highlighting Liftoff's effectiveness in mobile ad tech.

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