best way to make money off ad section in android app

ive made an app that may become popular, it has an ad section i would like to try and make some money off.

its an adult niche, what would be the best option for an ad network or affiliate program that doesnt require much approval.

For adult app ads most big networks won’t accept you, so people use TrafficStars, ExoClick, JuicyAds or Push/Smartlink traffic monetization like Zeropark or PopAds since they’re easier to get running without heavy approval.

Use ExoClick or TrafficJunky - they specialize in adult traffic and have straightforward approval. Integrate their SDK for display or native ads. For affiliate, CrakRevenue or ClickDealer have adult-friendly offers; use direct linking or a simple landing page. Avoid mainstream networks like AdMob; they ban adult content.

Use AdMob with rewarded and native ads placed at natural pauses to maximize earnings without hurting user experience.

In 2026 it’s way harder to make real money off just an ad section because users churn fast and ad demand shifts constantly, so simple AdMob setups rarely cut it anymore. What helped me was moving to a mediation platform where multiple networks compete for impressions , that usually gives much better fill and eCPM than a single source alone.

For my apps I ended up using CAS.ai, and having that mediation stack plus optimization support made a noticeable difference compared to doing it all myself

Unicorn Mafia said:

In 2026 it’s way harder to make real money off just an ad section because users churn fast and ad demand shifts constantly, so simple AdMob setups rarely cut it anymore. What helped me was moving to a mediation platform where multiple networks compete for impressions , that usually gives much better fill and eCPM than a single source alone.

For my apps I ended up using CAS.ai, and having that mediation stack plus optimization support made a noticeable difference compared to doing it all myself

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is CAS.ai free or you pay a monthly subscribtion?

candyman2026 said:

ive made an app that may become popular, it has an ad section i would like to try and make some money off.

its an adult niche, what would be the best option for an ad network or affiliate program that doesnt require much approval.

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The best way to make money from ads in an Android app in 2026 is usually: maximize retention first, then optimize ad placement carefully.

For adult-themed apps, you'll want to check out networks like Exo*Click or Tr*afficJunky. They usually have less strict approval processes and a solid selection of ad formats to monetize your app's potential

Don't just plug in AdMob and call it a day. Relying on one network means you are leaving a massive amount of cash on the table, especially across different geos.

The gold standard for Android monetization right now is real-time bidding mediation. Look into setups like cas.ai — it bundles all the major ad networks into a single SDK and uses an AI engine to optimize your ad waterfall dynamically. This way, if AdMob has a low paying ad for a user in Brazil but Unity is willing to pay double for that slot, the system automatically gives the impression to Unity.

Focus on clean integration so you don't ruin the user experience, and let the automated tech maximize the yield