# Page 2 | Android Studio Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Android Studio the right Source Code Management solution for you? Explore 117 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/246781/Android-Studio/reviews --- Android Studio 4.6 (117) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/246781/Android-Studio/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 30th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Android Studio ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 117 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 RE Roger E. Docente Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Creación con Android Studio" January 25, 2025 5.0 He desarrollado algunas aplicaciones para Android por diversión y me parece que ofrece un reto muy divertido y retador para cualquier conocedor de la programación. Pros Es una herramienta gratuita, ésa es una de las principales ventajas que tiene, sobre todo permite desarrollar aplicaciones para dispositivos Android a tu criterio. Además, en internet existen muchos recursos e información necesaria. Cons Requiere un nivel de conocimiento de programación de dispositivos, esto lo convierte en una aplicación muy complicado al inicio y se necesita conocer las funciones y su entorno. Review Source SS Stephen S. Manager Chemicals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Android Studios Rocks" April 21, 2025 5.0 I absolutely love how easy it is to customize. Pros I like how easy it is to edit and make things a custom to the way you prefer to have them. Cons Could have better instructions/training module but with that being said it's not to bad if you are tech savvy. Review Source Muhammad Arifur R. Mentor E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The complete suite for android app development" April 19, 2024 4.0 Being the only full-fledged solution provided by Google, Android Studio has become a crucial part of my development life cycle. I am using it for both native and cross-platform app development. Despite its simplistic design, it still houses all of the integral components of app development (SDK, IDE, emulator). But I preferred that it didn't get cluttered with unessential packages and tools. And Android Studio allowed such nuanced customizations for me. I am using it to test, debug and compile apps after writing the code in React Native. Pros Its minimalistic UI provides a smooth experience for me. The documentation is quite expansive and is appropriately formatted for ease of read. This helps in breaking the complicated process of app development into manageable tasks. Installation is as simple as clicking an executable. ADB driver installation is seamlessly done along with it. The SDK manager is quite versatile. I was able to customize the package installation according to my needs. Necessary dependencies for cross-platform development can also be installed with the SDK manager. And it integrates quite well with React Native - which is the cross-platform solution that I currently use alongside and almost on a daily basis. It also features a robust CLI for advanced developers. The emulator allows testing and debugging apps on a variety of devices using downloadable device images. Cons The SDK manager does not clarify the functionalities of individual packages. This makes figuring things out difficult for first-timers. It also can't handle unstable internet connection very well. I had to try a couple of times to download and install the packages. Customer support is mainly community-based. It is very unlikely that you will get direct help from the Android Studio team. Review Source AF Aimen F. Student Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Android Studio - Create Android apps the easy way" December 28, 2022 4.0 Android Studio is a wonderful coding IDE for Android developers. Being filled with resources, templates, emulators and plugins, Android Studio allows developers to lead a smooth coding experience with all the resources they need. Android Studio appeals not only to professional developers, but also beginners by having the option to drag and drop pre-installed views, buttons, lists, etc. You can look up full explanations of code snippets and functions on their wiki/documentation website made by Google, yet be ready to frequently install many updates. So if you are an Android developer, Android Studio is perfect for you. Pros Android Studio is packed with resources and tools, making it a professional IDE for many users. You can create graphical layouts visually instead of only seeing code, start full Android emulators with different screen sizes, i.e. tablets, smartphones and even watches, choose from a variety of pre-installed icons, plugins and blueprints saving the user a lot of time. Being from Google, Android Studio has a packed and beautifully designed website about documentation and implementation of Java/Kotlin and even C++ code with examples. Furthermore Android Studio integrates plugins and add-ons from the community directly into the code and allows the programmer to install packages and import whole projects from other sites like GitHub. Cons Android Studio receives many updates and I mean a lot of them. Every time I open Android Studio a popup appears requesting me to download a new update or package, which angers me a lot. These updates, which most of the time aren’t major ones and consume a lot of storage, have to first of all get downloaded, then installed, then the whole program restarts, which finally lets me continue using my project. Updates are great and all, but I would love to have the updates installed automatically in the background without asking the user every single time if they want to update. Being resource packed and full of options and tools, new comers may get confused, because at first glance everything feels crowded and unorganised. So before reaching the coding flow, new users have to get used to the whole layout with all its settings and options. Review Source Joseph M. Senior Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Agrxis Review on Android Studio" May 18, 2023 5.0 I can state with confidence based on my experience with Android Studio that it has revolutionized my Android development efforts. The program offers a thorough and potent environment that makes the whole development process simpler. I value how easily the Android SDK is integrated, as it gives me access to many more tools and libraries to improve my app development. It is simple to navigate and interact with different project files, layouts, and code thanks to the user interface's intuitive design. My apps' testing and problem-solving have benefited greatly from the built-in emulators and debugging tools. I was also able to overcome any obstacles I ran into because to the extensive community help and documentation offered by Android Studio. Pros I adore Android Studio so much! I value the wide variety of features and tools that Android Studio provides as a developer. My Android applications are easy to create, test, and debug because to the platform's seamless integration. I can easily write clean and effective code thanks to the intelligent code editor's code completion, error detection, and refactoring features. I can quickly test my apps on a variety of gadgets and screen sizes thanks to the built-in emulators and device simulators. The layout editor makes creating user interfaces simple and aesthetically pleasing. My development workflow is further improved by the enormous selection of plugins and extensions offered in the Android Studio ecosystem. Android Studio has grown to be my preferred IDE for developing Android apps because to its extensive feature set and outstanding performance. Cons While I have had a positive experience with Android Studio overall, there are a few aspects that I find could be improved. One thing I find challenging is the initial setup and configuration process. It can be quite time-consuming, especially for beginners who are new to the Android development environment. Sometimes, the installation and setup of necessary dependencies and SDKs can be a bit confusing and may require additional troubleshooting. Review Source Princely O. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "King of all Application Builder" December 8, 2022 5.0 Pros As a mid-level programmer, Android Studios welcomes you into the world of programming with a soft landing.I can code with Flutter, Java, Kotlyn, and C++, with support for over 100 other languages that I don't use. That's why I called it the King of All App Builders.You get an intelligent app builder with massive support and a full range of extensions to welcome you into programming.The app builder not only shows you bad errors when coding, but it also helps filter bad code and can help you streamline issues with your code.After building, I can easily generate the key file for my app, generate an APK, and upload it directly to the Android Application Playstore.It helps to know that an app like Builder has an online forum to help with issues and problems we are facing. Cons It takes a long time to load.I know it's an all-in-one app and has so many facets and features, but I'll suggest making it a bit faster to load. With so many updates, it can be difficult to keep up because of unexpected emulator stoppages, builder interruptions, and stoppages.  Alternatives considered [Xcode 12](https://www.capterra.com/p/207197/Xcode-12/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mobile Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "L'ambiente di sviluppo perfetto per sviluppare app" February 3, 2023 5.0 In generale è il miglior software per lo sviluppo di applicazioni per Android. Molto più rapido di altri IDE concorrenti e soprattutto molto "SMART." Pros Utilizzo Android Studio ogni giorno per sviluppare app native. Il punto di forza principale è l'interfaccia intuitiva e facile da usare con molte funzionalità utili come il completamento automatico del codice, la navigazione rapida e la visualizzazione in anteprima dei layout.Fornisce inoltre potenti strumenti per il debugging e la profilatura che aiutano a individuare e risolvere rapidamente i problemi di performance e di qualità. È pertanto un IDE completo e potente per sviluppare. Cons Android Studio richiede parecchie risorse hardware per funzionare correttamente (soprattutto RAM), può essere lento e pesante a volte, soprattutto durante il caricamento dei progetti o l'avvio dell'emulatore.Inoltre può presentare bug e problemi di stabilità che possono interrompere il flusso di lavoro ma che spesso vengono risolti rapidamente tramite frequenti aggiornamenti. Review Source Shaunak P. Data Platform Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect IDE for Hybrid/ Native Android Development!" February 12, 2023 5.0 Me and my team are using Android Studio for native and flutter app development since the college lab days. We also tried NetBeans, but it was not much great when it comes to syntax highlighting and auto-code completion. I would suggest to try VSCode also. Pros Android Studio is a very sophisticated tool for app development. There are some pros when compared to other alternatives:- In-house Emulators for live-debugging of app (enabled live trials), and varied device catalogue to choose from.- Supports newer compiled languages like Dart, Flutter and Kotlin. It boosts efficiency. - Drag and Drop UI-builder is very replenish-able and innovation, it also induce more inspirations to be drawn out.- Test-drive development (TDD) made easy. Clean coding can easily be practised. - Awesome features like in-memory data storage, syntax highlighting and code auto-complete, suggestive completion. Cons There are no such cons, its just that it requires a very high-end hardware accelerated GPUs for computation. But it would be great to use (IaaS) Virtual Machines, rent them to run Android Studio on top of it. Alternatives considered [Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Review Source CI Chanice I. Game Developer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Android Studio: A Comprehensive Review " February 21, 2023 5.0 Overall, Android Studio is an incredibly powerful tool that allows developers to quickly and easily develop Android apps. Once you get used to the layout and features, it becomes much easier to use. The built-in testing, debugging, and profiling tools make it easy to deploy apps quickly and efficiently. Pros Android Studio is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool for Android developers. It is user-friendly and intuitive, with a wide range of features that allow for easy development of Android apps. The built-in virtual device testing, debugging, and profiling tools make it easy to test and deploy apps quickly and efficiently. Cons Android Studio can be difficult to learn at first, and some features can be difficult to understand. Additionally, some of the features can be slow or sluggish, and the layout of the user interface can be confusing. Switched from [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Android Studio offers many superior features compared to its alternatives, such as the built-in virtual device testing, debugging, and profiling tools, as well as the intuitive layout and user interface. Additionally, Android Studio is much more user-friendly and easy to learn than many of its alternatives. Review Source HA Hammad A. Lead Android Developer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better than most IDEs" August 14, 2023 4.0 Very positive. It could have been much bad so cant complain, wish some performance improvement. Pros I use it the most and it is very dependable. I love the Git window and I always prefer it over other desktop tools like GITHub and SourceTree. Cons Some tools are impossible to use on windows, Like the app inspector works for the first couple of minutes when inspecting network but it slows the whole system down way too much, have to detach the inspector to get the Speed back. AVD is also not very dependable and very slow on windows. On mac though its much better. Also I wish some more and easily available shortcuts for boilerplate would have been nice. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The go to IDE for app developers" July 8, 2022 4.0 I use android studio to develop primarily Android applications and have been using it since I started working on applications. The IDE has made my experience designing the application more efficient and the in-built simulators have been a great help when I do not have my phone on me. Pros The easy integration of new mobile layouts to help design the UI and the GUI for designing the layouts for the mobile view that can be customized fully. Cons It consumes a lot of processing power from your PC so you need a decent laptop/PC to run it. Review Source Akumu E. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Build Smart Applications with Android Studio IDE" September 16, 2022 5.0 As a developer, sometimes I had problems with memorizing code structures but as per now android studio now solved my problem because it auto suggests for me what comes next in the code. Pros There is one important thing I like which is unique about this software and this is none other than autosaving changes made during development. This is such as cool feature because I don't really need to keep hitting the keyboard keys to save changes every single second and also keeps my programs safe incase of power blackouts. Cons It's always a challenge installing android studio on my side because it requires higher system specifications and faster internet. 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 Farid Abdel Adediran Y. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outil de développement d'application mobile" November 21, 2022 4.0 Pros Android studio est l'une des meilleures plateformes pour le développement d'applications mobiles. Elle prend en charge deux langages de programmation, Java et Kotlin uniquement. J'aime le fait qu'il offre une interface conviviale et facile à utiliser et qu'il inclut les fonctionnalités des émulateurs virtuels et physiques. Cons Android studio prend beaucoup d'espace en mémoire pour fonctionner. C’est recommandé pour les ordinateurs performants. Vous ne pouvez pas exécuter les émulateurs si vous avez moins de mémoire vive dans votre machine. Review Source DB Dasser B. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best IDE for Android App Development" January 3, 2023 5.0 I really love my overall experience with Android Studio, a full-featured official IDE for android development. Pros I really like that they keep updating the IDE with tons of features to make developers' life easier. Cons When I tried Xcode for iOS app development, I felt that Android Studio lacks simplicity in terms of UI and UX. Android Studio of course has tons of features, customizations, and plugins but it has even simple UI and UX, it will be perfect, and I believe they are already working on that. Hopefully, they release it in 2023. Reason for choosing Android Studio Because it is officially supported by Google (the company that owns android). Switched from [Eclipse IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/205298/Eclipse-IDE/) The main reason is the official support by Google, with which come more features and in a faster manner. Review Source Eduardo Q. Ingeniero de Sistemas Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Herramienta perfecta para desarrollar aplicaciones para Android" February 10, 2023 5.0 Pros ¡Me encanta Android Studio! Es la herramienta perfecta para desarrollar aplicaciones para Android. La interfaz intuitiva y las potentes herramientas de depuración hacen que sea fácil de usar y eficiente. Además, la integración con otras herramientas y servicios de Google es un gran plus. No puedo imaginar desarrollar aplicaciones para Android sin Android Studio. Cons Sería genial si Android Studio incluyera una herramienta de análisis de rendimiento incorporada para ayudar a los desarrolladores a optimizar el rendimiento de sus aplicaciones. Esto facilitaría la identificación y solución de problemas de rendimiento antes de la publicación de la aplicación. Review Source Sinan S. Android Developer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No need anything else if the case Android development" September 20, 2023 4.0 its powerful tool end of the day if its even buggy sometimes. Pros its easy to use and customize code editor. Cons build time could be less with this powerful modern processors like m1 - m2 Review Source Thom C. Indie Game Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The only development platfor for Android apps" June 7, 2023 5.0 Android Studio can be used to debug as well as develop. Unlike Apple requiring XCode, you do not NEED to use Android Studio to build your apps. Even though it is not required, it's dead helpful. Many of the games I have developed I have not needed to build using Android Studio. But it was still helpful to see what my app would look like on different devices using the built-in emulators.Also, debugging is easier in Android Studio than within the game engines with which I build the apps. While game engines highlight coding errors, Android Studio can help find incompatibilities between libraries and add ons that could be missed if a developer is only using a game engine. Pros I love being able to plug my own android devices into my computer to test without having to side install the app each and every time. While it still needs to compile and build, it's less of a pain to simply attach your android device to your computer and watch things run. Cons It's challenging to learn all the ins and outs. But you're developing software. It's not an easy process. Of course, that is exact definition of the Paradox of Technology, right? Review Source Fidèle K. PDG Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "le meilleur IDE pour développement Android" July 19, 2023 5.0 développement très rapide, les fonctionnalités sont déjà là. Pros Android studio est dédié au developement Android et donc très facile à utiliser que ce soit avec Java ou Kolín Cons On ne peut pas convertir les applications Android en Application iOS Switched from [Eclipse IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/205298/Eclipse-IDE/) Je voulais développé que des applications Android et Android studio était dédié à ça. Review Source Pushpendra M. Android Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Pros and cons of Android Studio" April 14, 2022 5.0 Pros Android Studio has a variety of functionality which makes it unique from other software and I have been using android studio for the last 1 year, I can write code very informative way and the studio gave me ample suggestions for my code, so I don't have to write much. Additionally, I built around 50+ apps using Android Studio, which I can recommend to all android developers. Moreover, I can build apps in various programming languages such as Java, Flutter, Kotlin and so on. Cons Android Studio has some not much good functions such as sometimes I can not get proper details of where I get errors in my code and also it requires huge memory and space to run smooth so this is the drawbacks of the Android Studio. Review Source Ashish T. Sr Android Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Android Studio System software" November 16, 2022 4.0 I am Using Android studio from last more the 6 years, Its perfect tool for mobile application development. Pros IDEA software and designed specifically for Android development. Its makes easy to develop mobile application. It supports multiplatform application development. Inbuild Emulator makes faster to run the code and check the output. Cons Latest Logcat is bit confusing to understand. Sometimes takes long time to build the application. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Co-Founder Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### " Android Studio Review" June 13, 2022 5.0 It's an inexpensive and easy to use software. This software will definitely add business value to an organization, team, or individual that uses it to create android applications. I enjoy using It and Advice others to try it. Pros Security and Bugs are not a major concern when using this software because there is often updates that keep it secure and stable. I like How easy it is to integrate this tool with other IDE's like Visual Studio, Pycharm, and Netbeans. I also like the fact that Editing Code in Android studio is very easy because a developer can view their code just by clicking the Syntax view button that is located in the top-right corner of the View. Cons The Software is very resource heavy. I advice a developer to have at least 8GB of RAM and at least 4 cores to use this application stably. I also don't like how the application is sometimes slow to respond when its used while connected to the internet. Review Source IK Irena K. Founder Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing for development but it has its flaws" March 25, 2023 5.0 Pros Android Studio is amazing at what it can do and what it offers. Plus it is mostly free (if you don't buy plugins). You can integrate it with Git or anything you need. I use it primarily for Flutter now and it mostly works well. Cons If you are using Windows OS with Android Studio then be aware of possible bugs. It happened to me more than once that Android Studio couldn't update, because it shifted its files. I had to reinstall and reconfigure it. On isues on my MacBook. Review Source Mphare T. developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best platform to develop for all types of Android devices" August 8, 2022 5.0 It makes it easy to develop android apps Pros It is easy to learn how to use it plus support different programming languages. It covers all major forms of android devices (watches, smartphones and more). Learning resources are available for free online Cons The emulator can be a bit slow and the software takes too much RAM Review Source Similar Products Featured