Android NDK Reviews (25)

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Android NDK Reviews (25)

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Users consistently praise the performance boost provided by Android NDK, allowing them to integrate C and C++ code for enhanced efficiency in their applications. The tool's seamless compatibility with Android Studio is also highlighted, making it easier to optimize apps. However, many note that the initial setup can be challenging, particularly for those new to native development.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Develop libraries for native android."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

I like the most about android ndk is we can write code in c/c++ and comile in native android. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

I dislike about android ndk is that it's takes longer time and is hard to maintain the code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Use native C and CPP code in Android using NDK"
5/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

I like the compability of providing native CPP code implementation in Android applications using NDK. It increases speed of application which runs so much work on CPU. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

There is no direct or easy way to get callback or listening from native code to java code otherwise it is working fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Make libraries using Android NDK"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

We can write code in c/c++ and compile in native android and make libraries and SDK for application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

It increases the complexity of the application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Goto a.
GA
Goto a.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GOOD DEVELOPMENT TOOL"
3/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

Being able to program and access the hardware by programming at low level.

Possibility to import libraries in C / C ++, PHITON and Java.

Possibility of multi-platform installation and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

There are difficulties in the automatic execution of tests, a problem caused by Android as a platform.

Documentation not always up to date.

Often on the latest versions the external libraries do not work well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jankidas S.
JS
Jankidas S.
Android Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Android NDK is just best"
4/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

Android NDK is very important support system in Android Studio when you're trying to implement C or C++ language code into Android Application code. NDK will fulfill all kind of support for C/C++ code implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

Only one thing that I don't like about Android NDK is that it takes very long time to run and implement functionalities into actual code, which lead my computer system to hang for a while Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carol L.
CL
Carol L.
Social Media Admin/Quality Control Manager
Insurance
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great software to develop Applications"
4/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

How it displays a replica screen of your application product as soon as you save. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

Since I use a Mac to develop my software via Android NDK, sometimes it may lag. Don't really like how when I minimize the software, it may take couple seconds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospitality
AH
Verified User in Hospitality
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great for learning as you go, easy to use, helpful"
4/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

I like that not only is it easy to install, it is easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

The beginning can be a tad confusing but once you're last the confusion from new systems and learning you're golden. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christopher P.
CP
Christopher P.
Virtual Enterprise Coordinator/Educator
Education Management
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Android NDK Just Works"
5/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

The interface is very easy to use, edit and update coding. The Google resources available online make it easier to learn to program. Using the support tools available for Swift and iOS were very helpful working on both platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

The time it takes to upload and test the apps. I wish it was faster to test and check the apps, it should be immediate, waiting 36-72 hours is too long of a wait period. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Venkatesh W.
VW
Venkatesh W.
Contributing Writer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Must have for multi-disciplinary applications "
4/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

If you've portion of your application on C++, you need not spend time in porting it to Java, instead one can use NDK. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

Some user friendly example projects/demo are needed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed E.
ME
Mohammed E.
Sr. Android Developer
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Gradle plugin for NDK"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Android NDK?

I like how great to have native code into your app, there is a good list of native projects around you would like to use into your app, starting from ffmpeg ending with face swapping Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

there is no stable gradle plugin, and the current one is too old, also the project setup still quit not clear enough for beginners like me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.