Episode
UA Monthly #3: Freecash Ban, Unity Kills ironSource & Vector’s Rise
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- Deconstructor of Fun
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 4775
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Summary
The mobile gaming ecosystem is shifting fast this month. We break down the shocking deplatforming of Freecash, a $500M+ rewarded ad network, and what it signals for the future of user acquisition. Then we dive into Unity’s major strategic pivot: shutting down ironSource and going all-in on Vector. Is Vector actually working, or just great marketing? Topics Covered: ● Freecash ban: what happened and why it matters ● The future of rewarded ad networks ● Unity shutting down ironSource ● Vector performance, growth, and real-world results ● The ongoing battle with AppLovin