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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(618)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Star Rating
(47)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows App SDK
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Android Studio excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for developers who appreciate a user-friendly interface, while Windows App SDK, despite scoring well at 9.2, has been noted for its steeper learning curve by some users.
  • Reviewers mention that Android Studio's "File Management" features are robust, scoring 8.9, which allows for efficient organization of project files, whereas Windows App SDK, with a score of 8.3, has received feedback indicating that its file management could be more intuitive.
  • G2 users highlight that Android Studio's "Help Guides" are particularly helpful, scoring 8.7, providing comprehensive resources for troubleshooting, while Windows App SDK's guides, scoring 8.1, have been described as lacking in depth and clarity by some reviewers.
  • Users on G2 report that Android Studio's "Patching & Updates" process is seamless, with a score of 8.6, ensuring that developers can easily keep their projects up to date, while Windows App SDK, scoring 8.1, has been criticized for its less frequent updates and slower response to bugs.
  • Reviewers mention that Android Studio's "Customization" options, scoring 8.7, allow developers to tailor their environment extensively, which is a significant advantage for those looking for flexibility, whereas Windows App SDK, with a score of 8.5, offers customization but is seen as more limited in comparison.
  • Users say that Android Studio's "Product Direction" is highly rated at 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to evolving the platform based on user feedback, while Windows App SDK, with a score of 8.4, has been perceived as having a slower pace of innovation, leading to some concerns among its user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
Windows App SDK
No pricing available
Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
Windows App SDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
517
8.7
45
Ease of Use
8.6
519
8.1
45
Ease of Setup
8.1
105
8.3
19
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
8.1
19
Quality of Support
8.5
468
7.9
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
7.6
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
498
8.4
43
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
113
8.3
8
Functionality
8.9
105
9.2
8
8.9
101
8.3
8
8.7
93
8.5
8
8.7
101
8.5
8
8.2
99
8.6
7
8.6
96
8.1
8
8.6
100
8.1
8
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.2
16
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8.1
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Android Studio and Windows App SDK are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
28.5%
Program Development
3.9%
Internet
3.2%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
27.6%
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
Computer Software
26.1%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Higher Education
6.5%
Security and Investigations
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
45.7%
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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
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK Discussions
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Windows App SDK has no discussions with answers