Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Unity Ads

Replace Unity Ads with a custom build. Monetization & UA Platform

Weekend Project
16 features3 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 16 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Resend

Transactional and marketing email delivery

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 16 features

User Acquisition(4 features)

Aura On-Device Advertising

Reach users on-device at peak engagement times.

Creative Testing Campaigns

Make informed decisions on which creative packs to use in different markets with equal exposure rates for accurate performance comparison across metrics.

Event Campaigns

Optimize toward retention goals to reach audiences most likely to download and stay in app to support lifetime value (LTV) and complement monetization strategies.

ROAS CampaignsAI

Reach audiences at scale while maintaining a profitable return on ad spend (ROAS). Solutions for monetizing with ad revenue, in-app purchases, or both.

Ad Formats(3 features)

Banner Ads

Banner ad format that integrates seamlessly into apps and drives engagement.

Full-Screen Interstitial Ads

Full-screen ad format that integrates seamlessly into apps and drives engagement.

Rewarded Video Ads

Diverse ad format that integrates seamlessly into apps and is proven to drive engagement.

Monetization(3 features)

In-App Purchase (IAP)

Discover and manage in-app purchases across stores.

Mediation Platform Bidding

Maximize the value of every impression by unlocking real-time competition for inventory on top mediation platforms.

Premium Demand Sources

Connect to the Unity Ads network and Unity Exchange with a single SDK to drive impressions and engagement.

Administration(1 features)

Intuitive Dashboard

User-friendly dashboard for managing monetization operations.

AI(1 features)

Vector AIAI

Unity's advanced, self-learning AI model built to give marketers precision targeting to help efficiently acquire and scale high-value audiences.

Analytics(1 features)

Insightful Reporting and Analytics

Optimize monetization strategy using intuitive data reporting and in-depth analytics.

Integration(1 features)

Single SDK Integration

Connect to multiple demand sources and mediation platforms with a single SDK.

Quality Control(1 features)

Ad Quality

Protect your app's user experience with ad quality controls.

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Unity Ads. Check their website for current pricing.

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