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At a Glance
Android NDK
Android NDK
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Star Rating
(32)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iOS SDK
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that the iOS SDK excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.3, while the Android NDK falls behind at 6.8, making iOS SDK a more user-friendly option for developers.
  • Reviewers mention that the iOS SDK offers superior "Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality" with a score of 9.3, indicating that it provides a more seamless experience for developers right from the start compared to the Android NDK.
  • G2 users highlight that the iOS SDK has a higher "Ease of Setup" rating at 8.3, whereas the Android NDK's score of 7.2 suggests a more complex setup process, which could be a deterrent for new developers.
  • Users on G2 report that the iOS SDK has a better "Quality of Support" rating at 7.9, compared to the Android NDK's 7.8, indicating that developers may find more reliable assistance when using iOS SDK.
  • Reviewers mention that the iOS SDK has a higher "Product Direction" score of 9.6, suggesting a more positive outlook on future updates and features, while the Android NDK scores a perfect 10.0, indicating strong confidence in its ongoing development.
  • Users say that the iOS SDK is particularly praised for its "Help Guides," which are noted to be comprehensive and user-friendly, while the Android NDK's documentation is often described as less intuitive, leading to potential challenges for developers seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android NDK
No pricing available
iOS SDK
No pricing available
Free Trial
Android NDK
No trial information available
iOS SDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
19
9.1
29
Ease of Use
6.8
19
8.3
28
Ease of Setup
7.2
6
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.7
9
Quality of Support
7.8
18
7.9
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.8
9
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
9.6
29
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android NDK
Android NDK
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Android NDK and iOS SDK are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android NDK
Android NDK has no unique categories
iOS SDK
iOS SDK has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android NDK
Android NDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.0%
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Android NDK
Android NDK
Information Technology and Services
47.6%
Computer Software
28.6%
Education Management
9.5%
Insurance
4.8%
Hospitality
4.8%
Other
4.8%
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Computer Software
27.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Internet
6.9%
Information Services
6.9%
Research
3.4%
Other
31.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Android NDK
Android NDK
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Avi P.
AP
Avi P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like that android apps can be written natively in C/C++ and not Java, this allows apps to get fine grain access to the system and can also gain a lot of performance. In addition, it is much harder to reverse engineer an app using NDK than the java or...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Goto a.
GA
Goto a.
Verified User in Computer Games

There are difficulties in the automatic execution of tests, a problem caused by Android as a platform. Documentation not always up to date. Often on the latest versions the external libraries do not work well

iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Benjamin P.
BP
Benjamin P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The iOS SDK provides all available features and accesses to the iPhone and iPad devices. In my opinion, together with Xcode this is an unbeatable combination to create native apps.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

_ The lack of editing features (ex: refactoring, usage search, etc.) XCode provides compared to other IDES (ex: Appcode or Android Studio). _ The painful and complicated code signing system. _ The painful and complicated crash symbolicating system. _...

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Discussions
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Android NDK Discussions
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