Essential Kit V3 – IAP, Leaderboards, Cloud Save, Notifications, Gallery & More v3.5.0 is a modular plugin for Unity developers targeting mobile platforms including iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), tvOS, Android, and Android PC (Beta). It simplifies the integration of native features such as in-app purchases (IAP), cloud save, leaderboards, achievements, push and local notifications, deep linking, address book access, app shortcuts, background task execution, media capture and sharing, native UI dialogs, real-time network monitoring, and in-app web views—all through a unified, mobile-optimized API.
The plugin supports the latest OS versions, including iOS 18 and Android API Level 35, with minimum compatibility requirements of iOS 15+ and Android 5.0 (API Level 21) and above. It offers a future-ready solution with no need for native code knowledge, enabling developers to write a single codebase for all platforms. Key features include automatic manifest generation, selective feature inclusion for lightweight builds, full source code availability, editor simulation for testing, and support for Unity Cloud Build and Batch Mode.
New features in v3.5.0 include App Shortcuts and Task Services for background execution, with expanded support for tvOS and Android PC (Beta). The plugin also includes open-sourced Ads Kit for easy integration of ads with no code required.
Highlights include:
– Unified API Design – One codebase across all platforms
– Easy Installation – Setup in minutes
– No Native Knowledge Required – Full handling of platform complexities
– Editor Simulation – Test features without a physical device
– Auto Manifest Generation – No manual configuration needed
– Selective Features – Include only required components
– Complete ASMDEF Support – Improved project organization
– Full Source Code – Transparency and flexibility
– Detailed Tutorials – Step-by-step guides
– Works with Unity Cloud Build & Batch Mode
– Actively Supported Since 2015
Supported features:
– Address Book – Access contacts with constraints and pagination
– App Shortcuts – Dynamically add or remove shortcuts with custom icons and actions
– App Updater – Detect and prompt for app updates
– Billing Services (IAP) – Supports consumable, non-consumable items, subscriptions, and multi-tier offers using StoreKit v2 (iOS) and Billing Client 7.1.1 (Android), with purchase restoration
– Cloud Services – Auto-syncs with iCloud and Android Saved Games, supports multiple data types
– Deep Link Services – Universal Links, App Links, and custom URL schemes with easy data retrieval
– Game Services – Authentication (Game Center, Google Play), leaderboards, achievements, custom UI, and tag support
– Media Services – Capture, select, and save images and videos with no extra permissions
– Native UI – Alert dialogs, date/time pickers
– Network Services – Runtime connectivity checks with event-based updates
– Notification Services – Local and push notifications with time-based, calendar-based triggers, custom payloads, repeat scheduling, and persistence
– Rate My App – Auto-prompt users for ratings with optional pre-confirmation
– Sharing – Share content via Messages, Email, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and multiple attachments
– Task Services – Run background tasks efficiently with automatic quota handling
– Utilities – Open app settings or app store page
– Web View – Load local and remote webpages, support custom dimensions, JavaScript evaluation, message passing, and native file dialogs/camera access
Note: tvOS does not support Address Book, App Shortcuts, Media Library, Web View, or Date Picker—these features have null implementations.
The plugin is regularly updated to comply with platform guidelines and industry standards, with minimal upgrade fees for major versions. It is custom-coded, privacy-first, with no third-party dependencies, and future-proof through open-sourcing key components. It works seamlessly with third-party tools like the Anti-Cheat Toolkit.
Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/integration/essential-kit-v3-iap-leaderboards-cloud-save-notifications-galle-301752
Essential Kit V3 – IAP, Leaderboards, Cloud Save, Notifications, Gallery & More v3.5.0