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Android Builder vs Android SDK

A side-by-side look at Android Builder and Android SDK. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Android Builder

Android Builder

Development

Android Builder is an integrated development environment and visual layout tool for building Android apps. It allows you to drag-and-drop widgets, write code, preview layouts on various devices, and compile APK packages ready for distribution on the Google Play store.

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Android SDK

Android SDK

Development

The Android SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of development tools that allows developers to create Android apps. It includes an IDE, emulator, debugger, libraries, sample code, documentation and tutorials.

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