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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(626)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Corona SDK
Corona SDK
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$79 Developer/Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Android Studio excels in user experience, with many praising its inbuilt git support and minimal design, making it easy to manage code and implement features. Users appreciate the drag-and-drop UI capabilities, which streamline the app development process.
  • According to verified reviews, Corona SDK is recognized for its simple API and rapid prototyping capabilities. Users highlight that even those new to Lua can quickly pick it up, allowing for swift app development with less effort.
  • Reviewers mention that Android Studio's robust features, such as virtual simulators and app performance analyzers, significantly enhance the development experience, providing tools that help developers optimize their applications effectively.
  • Users say that Corona SDK's cross-platform capabilities and real-time testing features are major advantages, enabling developers to see changes immediately and save time during the development process, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have their strengths, Android Studio's higher overall satisfaction ratings reflect its ability to meet a wider range of user needs, particularly for those looking for a comprehensive development environment.
  • According to recent feedback, Corona SDK's focus on game development and its open-source nature are appealing to many users, but the lack of recent reviews suggests it may not be as actively supported or updated as Android Studio, which has a more substantial user base and ongoing engagement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
Corona SDK
CORONA SMALL BUSINESS
$79
Developer/Month
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Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
Corona SDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
526
8.3
12
Ease of Use
8.6
528
7.6
12
Ease of Setup
8.2
114
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
74
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
477
8.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
66
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
507
8.1
12
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
116
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.6
102
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.4
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Corona SDK
Corona SDK
Android Studio and Corona SDK are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Corona SDK
Corona SDK has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.9%
Corona SDK
Corona SDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
28.7%
Program Development
3.8%
Internet
3.2%
Higher Education
3.2%
Other
27.2%
Corona SDK
Corona SDK
Computer Software
41.7%
Internet
16.7%
Research
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Other
16.7%
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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
Corona SDK
Corona SDK Discussions
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Corona SDK has no discussions with answers