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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(598)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Appcelerator
Appcelerator
Star Rating
(39)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Appcelerator offers a strong multi-language support feature, allowing developers to work with various programming languages seamlessly, while Android Studio is noted for its robust integration with Java and Kotlin, which some users find limiting for cross-platform development.
  • Reviewers mention that Appcelerator's ease of use is enhanced by its intuitive interface, making it accessible for small businesses, whereas Android Studio, despite its higher ease of use rating, can be overwhelming for beginners due to its extensive features and options.
  • G2 users highlight that Appcelerator's customization options are highly praised, allowing for tailored app development, while Android Studio's customization is often seen as more complex, requiring a deeper understanding of the platform to fully utilize its capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that Appcelerator's help guides are user-friendly and provide clear instructions, which is beneficial for new users, while Android Studio's documentation, although comprehensive, can sometimes be difficult to navigate for those unfamiliar with the platform.
  • Reviewers say that Appcelerator's patching and updates are generally smooth and less disruptive, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to maintain operational continuity, while Android Studio users have reported occasional issues with update processes that can lead to temporary disruptions.
  • Users say that the quality of support for Appcelerator is a common area of concern, with many feeling that it falls short compared to Android Studio, which is frequently praised for its responsive and helpful support team, contributing to a better overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
Appcelerator
Indie Seat
Free
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Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
Appcelerator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
499
7.6
37
Ease of Use
8.6
500
7.4
37
Ease of Setup
8.0
87
7.1
17
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
7.7
18
Quality of Support
8.5
452
6.7
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
7.7
14
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
480
6.5
37
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
625
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Appcelerator
Appcelerator
Android Studio and Appcelerator are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Appcelerator
Appcelerator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Appcelerator
Appcelerator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
34.3%
Information Technology and Services
28.2%
Program Development
3.9%
Internet
3.3%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
27.3%
Appcelerator
Appcelerator
Information Technology and Services
29.7%
Computer Software
24.3%
E-Learning
10.8%
Internet
5.4%
Wireless
2.7%
Other
27.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Android Studio
Android Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
José A. M.
JM
José A. M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Build Gradle is amazing. Best emulator performance compared with others IDE's, updates for fix bugs and features monthly. Memory Monitor analysis abilities. Compatibility with all android API level version. Version Control.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Nirmit P.
NP
Nirmit P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Android Studio is laggy most of the time. The emulator is very unresponsive, making application development even more challenging than it already is. Android Studio is already really slow on the higher qualified devices, and it simply won't run on the lower...

Appcelerator
Appcelerator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alberto L.
AL
Alberto L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Appcelerator is a fantastic platform development. In the four years that I have worked with her it has allowed me to generate fantastic mobile applications for customers in Mexico and the United States. The Support on iPhone Development is the further...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ahmad M.
AM
Ahmad M.
Verified User in Computer Software

Some performance issues, and some native apis are not available. not all apps can be built with titanium.

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Discussions
Android Studio
Android Studio Discussions
when are you guys adding IOS development also
7 comments
Derdille N.
DN
We are constantly working on improving our services, and adding support for iOS development is definitely on our roadmap. However, I'm unable to provide a...Read more
What does Android Studio do?
4 comments
Ashwin  H.
AH
Android studio is used for Mobile app development platform may be by using flutter. It also have simulator options to check the changes done in the codeRead more
do you have a lite version of the current version
2 comments
Pharis S.
PS
It consumes a lot of RAM especially when you install Android emulator.Read more
Appcelerator
Appcelerator Discussions
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