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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and powerful features of Android Studio, highlighting its robust tools for coding, debugging, and testing. The integrated environment simplifies app development, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers. However, many note that it can be resource-intensive, requiring a high-performance computer for optimal operation.

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Manu Y.
MY
Full stack developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Integration and Powerful Features for Developers"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

The Ease of Integration with third-party libraries is a lifesaver. It’s incredibly developer-friendly: I just add the dependency line in the build.gradle file, sync it, and that's it. The IDE handles the library downloads and indexing flawlessly in the background. The Ease of Use regarding the Layout Inspector is also great for debugging; I can verify my UI hierarchy and attribute values in real-time without guessing. The Number of Features—especially the Network Profiler—saves me from writing complex interceptors just to check my API calls. I use this product frequently (daily) to write, debug, and ship my applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

The Ease of Implementation regarding the build system hits a snag with Gradle; it is a bit bulky and optimizing the build time often requires some "guesswork" and trial and error with daemon settings. Customer Support is a mixed bag—the community (StackOverflow) is huge and helpful, but waiting for an official fix on the Google Issue Tracker for a specific IDE bug can take a long time. Also, the memory consumption can be really high when I open multiple projects, which affects the system performance slightly. Still not available for windows on ARM Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Android Studio Speeds Up Development with Great Tools and AI Integration"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

The things I personally like are the emulator integration, the debugging tools, and the layout editor. They help us test the app and also provide a GUI to make changes, which makes development faster. Now the AI integration makes it easier to write code as well. I started working in Android Studio because it’s free and has lots of documentation available on the internet. The third party plugins gives other benefits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

It’s a heavy piece of software that uses a lot of RAM and CPU, so you may need better specs to run it smoothly. Because of that, the emulators can sometimes start up slowly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexandro D.
AD
Integration Support Engineer
Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful and Feature-Rich, but Resource-Intensive Android Development Tool"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

What I appreciate most about Android Studio is its all-encompassing and integrated development environment, which is designed specifically for Android app creation. It provides robust features such as intelligent code completion, real-time error detection, a versatile layout editor with drag-and-drop capabilities, and smooth integration with both the Android SDK and emulator. These tools collectively make the process of building, testing, and debugging Android applications both efficient and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

One aspect I find frustrating about Android Studio is how resource-intensive it can be, often demanding a high-performance computer for smooth operation. The application sometimes takes a while to launch and may lag, especially during complex builds or when handling large projects. There are also occasional bugs or crashes that interrupt my workflow, and the frequent updates can sometimes bring new problems or require extra time to get used to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Goutam P.
GP
Android developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Android Studio : Best IDE for android development"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

One of the things I like most about it is how easy it is to use. The built-in Git feature allows me to access my projects effortlessly, and the autocomplete function is very helpful. I also appreciate the integrated virtual device, which lets me test my app in real time. Setting it up is straightforward, and I use it daily for coding. It provides an ideal environment, and the project management capabilities are excellent. customer support is good , you'll get get your issue done in tine. Integration is same , very smooth and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

The memory consumption is quite high, and it takes up a lot of space on my system. Occasionally, building Gradle can be a real hassle, which gets frustrating for me at times. It also tends to become slow occasionally, adding to my irritation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly, Feature-Rich IDE That Elevates Android Development"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

The interface is user-friendly and well-organized, which makes it easy to navigate and work efficiently. Android Studio offers excellent features such as smart code suggestions, built-in emulator, robust debugging tools, and performance profiling, all of which significantly improve the development experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

Android Studio can sometimes feel resource-heavy, especially on larger projects, which may impact performance and build times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yashwant B.
YB
college student, sometime freelancing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Best Android IDE: Smart Tools and an All-in-One Emulator"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

This is the best IDE for developing Android apps, with smart tools and an emulator all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

It consumes a lot of RAM and CPU, especially on low-end systems. The slow startup and long Gradle build times are particularly frustrating and make the overall experience feel sluggish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ariel B.
AB
Interpreter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for Android App Testing, Libraries, and Team Collaboration"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

One of the best features, in my opinion, is being able to test apps on my computer and add all kinds of special libraries developed for Android Studio. I also like that the design is well implemented for coding, and that updates have made it easier to work as a team on the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

What I don’t like is how long everything takes to load, and how many resources it uses when compiling any code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prashant U.
PU
Software engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"All-in-One Android Development Environment"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

Everything is in one place. Coding, debugging, profiling, and testing are well integrated, which makes development faster and smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

Long build times, occasional unexpected crashes, and high memory usage, especially on larger projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Varshini N.
VN
Senior Test Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Code Editor with Real-Time Error Detection"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

It’s a powerful code editor with real-time error detection, which makes it easier to catch issues as I write. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

It can feel slow and resource-heavy, especially on lower-end systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tushar D.
TD
Senior Engineer 2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Android Studio: A Decade of Smooth Navigation, Themes, and Built-In Git"
What do you like best about Android Studio?

I have been working with Android Studio for the last 10 years. It allows me to navigate easily and offers different themes. It also lets me use Git directly inside Android Studio, and many other features help me in my day-to-day work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android Studio?

The Gradle sync issue has been happening for a long time. It uses a lot of RAM, which makes my laptop slow, and many times I have to do Invalidate Caches and Restart to get things working again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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GU
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Last activity 25 days ago

Is Android Studio good for making apps?

muskom s.
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muskom soft
Last activity over 3 years ago

Can we have cross platform development feature in android studio in the future

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

Average Discount

17%

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