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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(600)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% 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 has a strong 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 offers more flexibility for multi-device compatibility, which is crucial for reaching a broader audience.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of use for iOS SDK is rated at 8.9, with many praising its straightforward interface and comprehensive documentation, whereas Android Studio, with a rating of 8.6, is noted for its robust features but can be overwhelming for beginners due to its complexity.
  • G2 users highlight that the iOS SDK excels in file management with a score of 8.9, allowing for seamless handling of app assets, while Android Studio's file management is rated lower, with users noting challenges in organizing project files effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that the customization options in Android Studio are superior, with a score of 8.7, allowing developers to tailor their development environment extensively, while iOS SDK's customization is 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 active community and extensive online resources, compared to iOS SDK's support rating of 7.9, which some users feel could be improved.
  • Users report that both platforms are effective in patching and updates, but iOS SDK has a slight edge with a score of 8.6, as users appreciate the timely updates that align with Apple's release cycles, while Android Studio's updates can sometimes lag behind, affecting development timelines.
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iOS SDK
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
500
9.1
29
Ease of Use
8.6
502
8.3
28
Ease of Setup
8.0
89
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
8.7
9
Quality of Support
8.5
453
7.9
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
7.8
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
481
9.6
29
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
103
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Functionality
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
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Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
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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.)
52.2%
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
34.4%
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Program Development
4.0%
Internet
3.3%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
27.2%
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
Shijin M.
SM
Shijin M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

There were so many errors when coming to Android studio which are not fixed till now. It starts from the emulator present in the android studio. In the latest update the acreen was flickering

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
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