G2

Goutam K.

Android developer

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/29/2026

"Powerful Performance Boost for CPU-Intensive Android Apps"

5/5

What do you like best about Android NDK?

Android NDK is great for performance-critical tasks like media processing or real-time computation. It offers powerful native features and allows reuse of existing C/C++ libraries across platforms. Integration with Android Studio and Gradle works well once set up, making it useful for specific high-performance use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

The main drawback of the Android NDK is its steep learning curve and the complexity of getting everything set up, especially if you’re coming from a Java/Kotlin background. Debugging native code tends to be more difficult, build times can increase, and supporting multiple ABIs adds another layer of complexity to manage. On top of that, the documentation and support often feel scattered, so I think it’s best to use it only when it’s truly necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android NDK solving and how is that benefiting you?

Android NDK solves performance limitations in Android apps by allowing developers to use native C/C++ code for CPU-intensive tasks. It helps when low-level control, faster execution, or reuse of existing native libraries is needed. For me, it’s especially beneficial for improving performance in critical areas and sharing native code across platforms, while still integrating smoothly with the Android app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.