---
title: AppLovin MAX
description: >-
  AppLovin MAX iOS guide for Custom Adapter (GMA SDK).
---

> **For AI agents:** the complete documentation index is at [llms.txt](/llms.txt). Append `.md` to any page URL for its markdown version.

## Prerequisites

*Performed by: Developer*

**App prerequisites**

* See the [Compatibility Matrix](/reference/compatibility-matrix) for the minimum iOS version for this package.
* The Google Mobile Ads (GMA) SDK integrated in your app, with `GADApplicationIdentifier` set in `Info.plist`. Any app already serving Google ads has this set - if it's missing, the app crashes on launch (see [App crashes on launch](/reference/troubleshooting#app-crashes-on-launch)).
* Your `Info.plist` includes the `SKAdNetworkItems` array for attribution - see [SKAdNetwork IDs](/reference/skadnetwork-ids). Add any IDs you don't already have; a publisher not already running Google demand may be missing them.
* An ad unit must already be in place which will be used for targeting

## Install the SDK

*Performed by: Developer*

### CocoaPods

1. Open your project's Podfile and add:

```
pod 'TapMindALAdapter', '2.1.13'
```

2. Run `pod install` and open the `.xcworkspace` file.

### Swift Package Manager (SPM)

1. In Xcode: **File → Add Package Dependencies**
2. Add: `https://github.com/tapmind-tech/TapMind-CA-Applovin-iOS.git`
3. Add **`-ObjC`** to **Targets → Build Settings → Other Linker Flags**


## Configure AppLovin MAX

*Performed by: Ad ops*

**Create the custom network:** MAX → Mediation → Manage → Networks → **Add a Custom Network** → Network type SDK →

```
Custom Network : TapMind Market Place
iOS Class      : TapMindMediationAdapterApplovin
```

**Add the yield partner:** MAX → Mediation → Manage → Ad Units → select your ad unit → enable TapMind → enter:

```
App ID             : leave blank (optional)
Placement ID       : provided by your account manager
eCPM               : provided by your account manager
Custom Parameters  : {"placementName": "provided by your account manager"}
```

> The **placementName** value is case-sensitive and must exactly match the Placement Name configured in the TapMind Dashboard.

## Verify integration

*Performed by: Developer*

After install and dashboard configuration:

1. Run your app in a **debug** build. TapMind's test mode is enabled automatically in debug builds and serves test ads at a high fill rate.
2. Request an ad through your mediation SDK as you normally would.
3. Confirm a TapMind ad fills. Check logs for the tag **`TapMindAdapter`**.
4. When verified, build in **release** mode for production - test mode is disabled automatically in release builds, and live ads serve.

**Note:** Test mode is automatic. It follows your build type: debug = test ads, release = live ads. There is no flag to enable or disable, and nothing to turn off before going live.

**Release build QA:** There is currently no documented release-safe test path to validate R8/ProGuard without serving live ads. Consumer ProGuard rules from the TapMind AAR are applied automatically when you integrate the published adapter packages.

## Troubleshooting

*Performed by: Developer*

Before diving into logs, confirm adapter class names against the [Class & Network Key Registry](/reference/class-network-key-registry), and `placementName` and eCPM/rate with your account manager.

See [Troubleshooting](/reference/troubleshooting) for common symptoms, mediation-specific fixes, release vs debug guidance, and escalation steps. Partner-specific verification steps are under **Verify integration** above.