Mobile Ads Network choice for games and eCPMs

I've used loads of mobile ads network and integrated to my games/app in a wide variety of platforms. Some of them seems to be really good while others are serving really bad. Getting better eCPMs is really important for developer if he/she goes for freemium model to the apps and hoping to get the maximum eCPMs.

List of providers and maximum eCPMS

Provider	iOS	Android	WP8/WinRT	BB10	Banner	Interstitial	eCPMs
Chartboost	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	$3-$5
AdBuddiz	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	$2-$5
AdMob	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	$0.2-$2
InMobi	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	$0.05-$0.10
MobClix	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	$0.01-$0.02
InnerActive	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	$0.01- $0.6

However, eCPMs may different according to CPR and also impressions per day, I just listed the eCPMS based on my actual earnings for 1-2 months. Please let me know if you've used other ads networks and would like to share your experience so that I can add to the list.

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