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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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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
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  • Users report that the iOS SDK offers a more streamlined integration with Apple's ecosystem, making it easier for developers to create apps that leverage features like Face ID and Apple Pay, while Android Studio provides robust support for Google services but can be more complex to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of use for iOS SDK is rated at 8.9, with many praising its intuitive interface, whereas Android Studio, with a rating of 8.6, is noted for its powerful features but can overwhelm new users with its extensive options.
  • G2 users highlight that iOS SDK's file management system is rated at 8.9, allowing for efficient organization of project files, while Android Studio's file management, although functional, is sometimes criticized for being less user-friendly.
  • Users on G2 report that the customization capabilities of Android Studio (rated 8.7) are superior, allowing developers to tailor their development environment extensively, whereas iOS SDK's customization options are more limited, which some users find restrictive.
  • Reviewers say that the quality of support for Android Studio is rated higher at 8.4, with many users appreciating the extensive documentation and community forums, while iOS SDK's support, rated at 7.9, is seen as less comprehensive, leading to frustrations for some developers.
  • Users report that both platforms receive regular updates, but iOS SDK's patching and updates (rated 8.6) are often seen as more seamless, while Android Studio's updates can sometimes introduce new bugs, leading to a rating of 8.3 in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
iOS SDK
No pricing available
Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
iOS SDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
499
9.1
29
Ease of Use
8.6
500
8.3
28
Ease of Setup
8.0
87
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
8.7
9
Quality of Support
8.5
452
7.9
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
7.8
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
480
9.6
29
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
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Android Studio and iOS SDK are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
iOS SDK
iOS SDK 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%
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 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%
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 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...

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
Ezequiel França d.
ED
Ezequiel França d.
Verified User in Market Research

Not completely compatible with the new language Swift, sometimes apparently with little bugs.

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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
iOS SDK
iOS SDK Discussions
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iOS SDK has no discussions with answers