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Android Studio

4.6 (121)

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Last updated August 4th, 2026

# Reviews of Android Studio

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Amos Oluwasegun S

Website Developer and Mobile Apps DeveloperInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It provides a complete set of tools for Android app development, from coding and UI design to testing and debugging.“

May 29, 2026

Irvin Dale S

Web DeveloperHuman Resources, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“It is also not very easy to learn and may be more time consuming to develop an android app.“

April 6, 2026

Daniel S

Director of Research and DevelopmentHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It was the only reliable way for me to run an app through a suite of tests.“

March 27, 2026

EC

Eric C

Engineering ManagerEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Didn't integrate completely with Android Studio and still required some manual steps during the build.“

March 16, 2025

Samuel Isaí R

Fullstack dev Computer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I like writing code with smart code suggesting, a lot of pluggings that helps write code fastest and a great interface“

November 18, 2024

Samuel Isaí R

Fullstack dev Computer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Shortcuts are not intuitive, so it would be nice to set VSCode shortcuts faster, also android studio is not exactly a low size IDE, so it takes a lot of system resources“

August 20, 2023

Daniel S

Director of Research and DevelopmentHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It's literally the only tool that does what I need for app development.“

March 27, 2026

Aggrey K

ceoInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“It heavily makes use of computer resources such as the cpu and Ram,thus it needs a more expensive machine to be effectively executed.“

September 20, 2023

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Amos Oluwasegun S.  
Website Developer and Mobile Apps Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "“Powerful and Reliable IDE for Android Development”"

May 29, 2026

5.0

My overall experience with Android Studio has been positive. It provides a complete set of tools for Android app development, from coding and UI design to testing and debugging. The interface may feel overwhelming at first, but once you get familiar with it, it becomes very efficient for building and managing projects. Despite occasional slow performance and long build times, its features and integration with Android development tools make it a reliable platform for developers.

Pros

What I liked most about Android Studio is its all-in-one development environment. The code editor is powerful and beginner-friendly, the emulator makes testing apps easy, and features like code suggestions, debugging tools, and Gradle integration help speed up app development. I also like how smoothly it works with Java and Kotlin for building Android apps.

Cons

What I liked least about Android Studio is that it can be heavy on system resources. It sometimes uses a lot of RAM and can run slowly on lower-end computers, especially when running the emulator or building large projects. Gradle build times can also occasionally feel slow.

Review Source

Ali S.  
Engineer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Everything integrated"

February 2, 2023

5.0

I got promoted thanks to android studio. It's UI and UX really easy to use. And you can find much resources for it. Just search it.

Pros

First of all i love the idea game development. It's giving a chance to develop games. It's not specially build for it but you can develop a game. I'm using this software almost for 10 years. I've started from java. Now i can also develop flutter. You can build almost anything for mobile. It's have virtual devices so you dont have to worry about to have physical device. Plus if you have a physical device and if you connected to it just once you can continue build with wi-fi. It was the first time that i see it with android studio. It's really a masterpiece for android development.

Cons

Well i really dislike latest Logcat. Android studio should colorize old LogCat and it's all set.

Alternatives considered

[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Reason for choosing Android Studio

I love Visual Studio Code. But i dont think its good for mobile development. Thats why i think android studio is better. It specially build for it.

Review Source

Dvock A.  
Software Tester  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Versatile Integrated Development Environment (IDE)."

June 21, 2023

3.0

In conclusion, Android Studio is a better tool for Android app development. Its robust set of features, seamless integration with Android SDK, and powerful debugging capabilities make it a top choice for both beginner and experienced developers. Despite the initial setup process, the benefits it offers in terms of productivity and efficiency far outweigh any minor inconveniences. I averagely recommend Android Studio to anyone involved in Android app development.

Pros

From creating new projects to debugging and testing, the IDE provides a seamless workflow that makes app development efficient and streamlined. The user interface is clean and intuitive, allowing developers to navigate through projects and access various tools with ease. One of the standout features of Android Studio is its advanced code editor. The IDE is built on the IntelliJ IDEA platform, which brings intelligent code completion, real-time error checking, and powerful refactoring capabilities.

Cons

One area where Android Studio can be improved is its initial setup and configuration process. It requires downloading and installing various components, which can be time-consuming, especially for developers new to Android development. However, once the initial setup is complete, the IDE runs smoothly and performs exceptionally well.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Web Developer  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good IDE for mobile app. Great Emulator."

April 6, 2026

4.0

Android Studio is a great tool for mobile developers. White the IDE is not easy to use and very resource heavy, the emulator alone is worth the install for easier android app testing and debugging.

Pros

Powerful IDE focused on android development. It is feature packed with essential functions such as built-in emulator which is the most useful feature for my mobile app developments.

Cons

Very resource heavy program, even on high-end PC I'm currently using, I'm, still experiencing lags and freezes. It is also not very easy to learn and may be more time consuming to develop an android app.

Review Source

Samuel Isaí R.  
Fullstack dev  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Ultimate IDE for android devs"

August 20, 2023

4.0

I feel this IDE help me start and finish any android app, it has many fractures and tools others IDE doesn't

Pros

I love all cool tools android studio provides, that renders my design in kotlin and xml, and that I can drag and drop elements to the UI I'm developing.Also the new IDE UI is cleaner and beautiful

Cons

Shortcuts are not intuitive, so it would be nice to set VSCode shortcuts faster, also android studio is not exactly a low size IDE, so it takes a lot of system resources

Alternatives considered

[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

Switched from

[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

Because Android studio has better support for android development

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
IT Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best tool for flutter app development"

November 28, 2022

5.0

I started using it for flutter app development. It was a great experience. Most of the options like build app, compile, and archive can be accessed using a few mouse clicks. It is convenient and fast. It is even recommended for novice users.

Pros

Easier to develop a flutter application. Most of the options can be accessed with a single mouse click. Not much configuration is required when setting up for flutter app development

Cons

Memory intensive. It uses lots of RAM & CPU. This is a problem when working on Android Studio with other tools like VS Code

Switched from

[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Initially, I used VS Code because I'm familiar with it. But it requires lots of configuration and faster development. But Android Studio made it simple. Usually, Installing Android Studio, Flutter & Flutter Plugin for Android Studio is enough to start with flutter app development. It also comes with Emulator

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director of Research and Development  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The only tool for android dev"

March 27, 2026

5.0

It's literally the only tool that does what I need for app development. In particular, I use it to figure out which selectors actually work for certain tasks in appium

Pros

It was the only reliable way for me to run an app through a suite of tests. The appium connector was mostly used in tandem with android studio to achieve this. Really convenient.

Cons

The amount of battery that android studio consumes (on my macbook pro m4) is insane. I wish it was a little bit more efficient.

Review Source

Dawn S.  
Full Stack Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Android Studio, my stepping stone to app development."

August 1, 2025

5.0

Incredible performance, and user friendly. I've been using Android Studio for a while and have completed few projects written in Kotlin and Flutter language. Proud moment for me, as my first Android App was built using Android Studio and the journey I had was truly challenging but with this, it was a lot more easier.

Pros

The efficiency and the flow is the main key that raises the bars of Android Studio. Special appreciation for the User Interface.

Cons

Often faced errors while setting up the on device simulator to test the apps other that it is a game changer.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Teaching Assistant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Feature-rich with a learning curve"

August 7, 2025

5.0

Very good; it is very helpful for Android app development and it is very feature-rich to support development.

Pros

It has a clean interface and is well organized. It's good for developing android apps and has a good emulator as well.

Cons

It can be difficult to get used to if coming from a different IDE, since it has extra features specific to android development and a different layout.

Review Source

EC

Eric C.  
Engineering Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for creating Android APKs"

March 16, 2025

5.0

Positive experience. Builds the Android app including the manifest ready for submission to the Play store.

Pros

De-facto standard for creating Android applications. Does as promised!

Cons

We used a hybrid system where our frontend is rendered with React in the Android application. Didn't integrate completely with Android Studio and still required some manual steps during the build.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Fullstack dev  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for android and flutter projects"

November 18, 2024

4.0

I like writing code with smart code suggesting, a lot of pluggings that helps write code fastest and a great interface

Pros

Easily integration with android virtual devices and 100% compatibility with flutter projects

Cons

Android virtual devices sometimes don't run as expected

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Perfect tool for building apps"

December 10, 2023

5.0

It is the best tool I found for all my application development needs.

Pros

High performance tool to build apps. I mostly use it for flutter development and it fulfill almost all my needs as a developer.

Cons

Sometimes I faced emulator related problems while operating it.

Switched from

[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Android studio has more features and tools.

Review Source

AC

Antonio C.  
CTO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best IDE for android development"

November 12, 2022

4.0

Overall I am pretty happy with it. It's free, works well and has tons of features which keep on improving. The time of developing Android in other IDEs as Eclipse is long gone. This is the best IDE for android.

Pros

It keeps on improving after each release. The team behind its development is just great: they listen to the developer community and they keep on implementing feature which make our life as coder much easier.

Cons

I really don't like when new updates cause the project build to fail. More often than not it's very difficult to understand the reason behind it because each project is different and not many people might have encountered the specific issue already on stack overflow. In those cases you will be forced to stick with the older studio version for a little longer.

Review Source

mahmoud G.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Android Studio"

June 20, 2022

5.0

Great but my only concern is the build time

Pros

It has a lot of features to manage the project including the history, integrating with other tools like git and coolest shortcuts

Cons

It needs specific requirements to build the project fast .. and this is not cool for developers who don't have a good machine

Review Source

Andrew H.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best IDE for Android Applications"

May 1, 2022

5.0

Pros

It is the most powerful IDE to create Android mobile Apps with easy testing on real emulators supporting latest android Os versions

Cons

Android Studio installation and files consumes huge storage that might cause the Computer to be slow to process

Review Source

Anand S.  
Android Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Development of Android Apps means Android Studio"

April 26, 2022

5.0

Pros

It's specific for Android Development. So basically you will get support from Google. Android Studio is based on Intellij, which itself is a very powerful IDE in itself.

Cons

The bulkiness of Application. Consumes a lot of my laptop's RAM.

Review Source

MIS

Mohammad Irshad S.  
Android Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "8+ years experience developer review"

November 4, 2022

5.0

Pros

i like all things about this software and the most i like its logs-cat, debug, database inspector, terminal, git management, AVD and also its design of programming environment.

Cons

i like all things about this software but at least i like its logs-cat, debug, git management, AVD and also its design of programming environment.

Review Source

Isalanya M.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best for Android App Development"

November 10, 2022

4.0

An easy to use specific IDE for android app development using Java and Kotlin.

Pros

I love the fact that it has android emulators of many kinds. Plugins are also very many.Its also a free and easy to use software.

Cons

Only find one problem with it, it consumes a lot of memory. Laptops with small RAM can't run their applications well on emulators.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Freelance Content Writer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "comprehensive tool for android app development"

January 15, 2023

5.0

Pros

Android Studio is a great tool for students in engineering and computer science, as it provides a wide range of features to help them create, test and deploy high-quality android apps. With this tool, students can easily design and develop their android app ideas, and test their performance with ease. It also offers debugging and performance profiling tools that help students to identify and fix any bugs in their app before it gets published.

Cons

I don't think I've noticed any cons in this tool yet. Its built for developers and has everything a developer needs.

Review Source

VT

Viktor T.  
Software engineer in test  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Experience with Android studio as a developer and QA"

February 10, 2023

5.0

It is designed directly for the development of android applications, therefore it is an optimal tool, whether for beginners or for professional Android developers.

Pros

The advantage is easy synchronisation with a versioning system such as GitLab, GitHub, etc. I like the automatic completion of a section of source code, or automatic code handling. Also like User-friendly User Interface design or integrated emulator in Android Studio.

Cons

Unfortunately, for convenient development (if the emulator is running) it has high hardware requirements. It rarely happens that the connected physical device (Android) is not recognized and Android Studio needs a restart.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best IDE for android development"

October 5, 2022

5.0

Pros

The fact that I can manage virtual android devices and can easily build an application within them. Also, Android Studio makes it easy to work with code thanks to the syntax highlighting and easy-to-use UI.

Cons

The application is not-light weight and is resources hungry.

Review Source

sK

shahriar K.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Only development tool for Android application"

April 15, 2022

4.0

I'd recommend this app to any Android developer because I'm confident it'll be the best choice they'll make when looking for a development tool.

Pros

It offers a good XML-based visual editor for creating intuitive UI for Android devices. It has a Gradle-based build system that is flexible. It's cross-platform, meaning it works on macOS, Windows, Linux, and even ChromeOS. Its user interface is simple and intuitive, with a short learning curve. 

Cons

I've been using Android Studio for over a year, and I recommend that you run it on a PC with at least 16GB of RAM. Otherwise, it will take so much time to build Gradle,  and the emulator will not run properly.

Review Source

DM

Daniel M.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The best IDE for Android development and testing"

June 27, 2022

5.0

Pros

It provides all needed features for Android mobile development, debugging and testing. It's based on IntelliJ, which is another great IDE.

Cons

There's nothing I miss in this IDE until now.

Review Source

TR

Timothy R.  
Web and App Developer  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Preferred Over All Others"

June 28, 2022

4.0

I use it all the time and have tried other Android designing software which does not compare to Android Studio. It is very easy on my systems memory.

Pros

The features and ability for the Android Studio to assist with coding and integration with Google products such as AdMob and Firebase.

Cons

Sometimes can be difficult to connect your device to use a the emulator.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
PHP Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Android Studio Review "

April 24, 2022

5.0

Pros

I like this software. I think best software for develop Android Application. I like UI of Android Studio.

Cons

Some facilities are need to improve like SDK

Review Source

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