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What is Android SDK?

Android SDK is the software development kit for developers who want to build applications for Android platform devices. The kit contains all the tools that a developer would require to create, test and debug their Android apps.

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Android SDK is the #1 ranked solution in top Mobile App Platforms. PeerSpot users give Android SDK an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. Android SDK is most commonly compared to Apple iOS SDK: Android SDK vs Apple iOS SDK. Android SDK is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 54% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 19% of all views.
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Android SDK mindshare

As of May 2025, the mindshare of Android SDK in the Mobile App Platforms category stands at 24.6%, down from 27.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a stable product."
  • "Android SDK is very scalable, secure, and fast...It is a completely stable solution that has been working for many years."
  • "The Near Field Communication feature is its most valuable feature."

Room for Improvement

  • "The amount of security offered by Android SDK is less when compared to Temenos, making it an area of concern where improvement can be made."
  • "The security implementation is the only area of concern in Android SDK where a bit of enhancements can help."
  • "We encounter compatibility issues between the product and the device from the manufacturer."

Pricing

  • "Android SDK can be cheap and can go high in terms of prices, and it all depends on who the customers are and what kind of application you want. One application may cost 5,000 USD and can go up from 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 USD."
  • "Android SDK is essentially an open-source product on which anybody can work."
  • "It is an open-source platform."
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
14%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
University
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Logistics Company
4%
Educational Organization
3%
Legal Firm
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Government
2%
Construction Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Non Profit
1%

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Android SDK is open-source, easy to install and use, and is compatible with all operating systems (Linux, Windows, and Mac OS).

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Zain Omer - PeerSpot user
Software Engineer (Kony-Temenos | Android) at Xpert Digital
Verified user of Android SDK
Oct 9, 2023
A stable and scalable product that offers ease of coding and designing to build applications

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a stable product."

Cons

"The amount of security offered by Android SDK is less when compared to Temenos, making it an area of concern where improvement can be made."

What is our primary use case?

My company uses Android SDK for building Android-based applications for clients and customers.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a stable product. There are many tools in Android SDK to build applications. In Android SDK, there are too many templates to start with, which are easy to code and design since you just need to drag and drop and write code. You can directly database, like a Firebase Realtime Database.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Shabbir Saifuddin - PeerSpot user
Senior Consultant | Technical Team Lead at Systems Limited
Verified user of Android SDK
Oct 4, 2023
An open-source platform with an easy deployment phase, great scalability and exceptional stability

Pros

"Android SDK is very scalable, secure, and fast...It is a completely stable solution that has been working for many years."

Cons

"The security implementation is the only area of concern in Android SDK where a bit of enhancements can help."

What is our primary use case?

I have not particularly or dedicatedly been working with Android SDK. When you work with Temenos retail application, you sometimes have to build certain functionalities that are not implemented in the retail application as of now, because of which you need to create applications with Android SDK and embed them into the retail application.

How has it helped my organization?

Android SDK is essentially like an open box. You can build on an Android platform whatever you want to build as per your imagination, meaning the product has no limit, and its use is based upon your capabilities.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Idris Oyibo Igagwu - PeerSpot user
Integration Developer at FHI 360
Verified user of Android SDK
Jul 23, 2023
Product version discussed: Android 7.0 Nougat
A powerful and versatile tool made better by a strong community of developers

Pros

"The best thing about Android SDK is its extensive graphics compared to iOS."

Cons

"Android SDK could use some new features, for example, picture-in-picture."

What is our primary use case?

Our organization has two developers working on the solution, one working in the local branch and the other, me, working in the international branch. We have used Android SDK to draw on applications like LAMIS Lite. LAMIS Lite contains office ID testing and biometrics. We use Neurotechnology and SecuGen SDKs.

Outside my current organization, I have been contracted to develop the OXYGEN mobile application for Access Bank, which is used for loan requisitions by account holders.

What is most valuable?

The best thing about Android SDK is its extensive graphics compared to iOS. Moreover, Android SDK is open-source, so anyone can develop any application because it is easy to get resources on the solution. Suppose I'm developing retail management software for an online ordering business. In that case, I can easily check existing applications online and access code, such as the XML layout or the Java code, to start building the app. Android SDK has modern libraries for animations, and the UI is easy to use. Many countries, even those with fewer resources, prefer using Android SDK because it is cheap and easy to use. Anyone can pick it up. I am in love with the solution, and I appreciate its flexibility.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Andry Rakotozafinirina - PeerSpot user
Chief Technology Officer at CPP-SYSTEM
Verified user of Android SDK
Sep 27, 2023
Has an easy initial setup process and provides good documentation

Pros

"The Near Field Communication feature is its most valuable feature."

Cons

"We encounter compatibility issues between the product and the device from the manufacturer. "

What is our primary use case?

We use the product to manage digital payments for our mobile application.

What is most valuable?

It is an Android platform which has a global reach. Additionally, the Near Field Communication feature is its most valuable feature.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
Senior Technical Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Android SDK
Aug 16, 2022
Supports a range of devices and can be developed for many solutions

Pros

"Supports mobile and IOT devices."

Cons

"There are security issues in the Android platform."

What is our primary use case?

We have around 40 developers in the company and we are users of this product. 

What is most valuable?

The best thing about Android SDK is that it supports a lot of devices. It supports mobile devices as well as IOT devices. Once you learn Android, it can be developed for many solutions like TV and applications for set top boxes.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Verified user of Android SDK
Aug 7, 2022
A reliable solution with vast features

Pros

"The look, ease of use, sturdiness, and reliability are excellent."

Cons

"It would be nice to get fewer updates. "

What is our primary use case?

We use the Android SDK for our application development, and our customers are looking for a mobile application for their Android phones. So we use the Android SDK to develop the application. There are no other alternatives to Android SDK and the performance is good.

How has it helped my organization?

It is a fantastic platform for the development of native applications. The look, ease of use, sturdiness, and reliability are excellent.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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RPA System Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Android SDK
Dec 4, 2021
Highly scalable, good community support, and reliable

Pros

"I have found the functions related to the services to the community for applications to be the most valuable."

Cons

"The development environment of Android SDK could improve."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Android SDK for commercial purposes to develop file applications for healthcare and eCommerce. Additionally, we develop applications related to customer support, et cetera.

What is most valuable?

I have found the functions related to the services to the community for applications to be the most valuable.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Android SDK
Jan 31, 2017
It helps fast development and debugging.

What is most valuable?

The SDK controls and real time connectivity with the handheld devices.

How has it helped my organization?

It helps fast development and debugging.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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