Pros of android-ui

• More comprehensive UI library with multiple components
• Longer development history and larger community
• Supports a wider range of Android versions

Cons of android-ui

• Less focused on specific animation effects
• May have more complexity for simple use cases
• Potentially larger library size

Code Comparison

ShineButton:

ShineButton shineButton = new ShineButton(this);
shineButton.init(activity);
shineButton.setChecked(true);
shineButton.setShineCount(8);
shineButton.setAllowRandomColor(true);

android-ui:

RevealColorView revealColorView = new RevealColorView(this);
revealColorView.setColor(Color.BLUE);
revealColorView.startAnimation();

Summary

ShineButton is a specialized library focusing on a specific button animation effect, while android-ui is a more comprehensive UI library with various components. ShineButton offers a simpler implementation for its specific use case, while android-ui provides a broader range of UI elements and animations.

ShineButton may be preferable for projects requiring only its specific animation effect, while android-ui could be more suitable for larger projects needing diverse UI components. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of the project and the desired balance between simplicity and feature richness.

Pros of CircularFillableLoaders

• Offers a circular progress indicator with customizable fill animations
• Provides smooth and fluid loading animations
• Allows easy integration into Android projects

Cons of CircularFillableLoaders

• Limited to circular shapes and fill animations
• Less versatile in terms of button functionality
• Focused primarily on loading indicators rather than interactive elements

Code Comparison

CircularFillableLoaders:

<com.mikhaellopez.circularfillableloaders.CircularFillableLoaders
    android:id="@+id/circularFillableLoaders"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:cfl_border="true"
    app:cfl_progress="80"
    app:cfl_wave_color="#3f51b5" />

ShineButton:

<com.sackcentury.shinebuttonlib.ShineButton
    android:id="@+id/shine_button"
    android:layout_width="50dp"
    android:layout_height="50dp"
    app:btn_color="@android:color/darker_gray"
    app:btn_fill_color="#FF6666"
    app:allow_random_color="false"
    app:enable_flashing="false" />

CircularFillableLoaders focuses on creating circular loading indicators with customizable fill animations, while ShineButton provides interactive buttons with shine effects. CircularFillableLoaders is more suitable for displaying progress, whereas ShineButton offers a wider range of interactive button functionalities with visually appealing animations.

Pros of TapTargetView

• Provides a more comprehensive onboarding experience with customizable prompts and highlights
• Offers a wider range of customization options for the target view appearance
• Supports chaining multiple targets for guided user tours

Cons of TapTargetView

• More complex implementation compared to ShineButton's simpler animation
• Requires more setup code for each target view
• May not be suitable for simple button animations or feedback

Code Comparison

TapTargetView:

TapTargetView.showFor(this,
    TapTarget.forView(findViewById(R.id.button), "This is a button", "It does something!")
        .outerCircleColor(R.color.red)
        .targetCircleColor(R.color.white)
        .titleTextSize(20)
        .titleTextColor(R.color.white)
        .descriptionTextSize(10)
        .descriptionTextColor(R.color.red)
        .textColor(R.color.blue)
        .dimColor(R.color.black)
        .drawShadow(true)
        .cancelable(false)
        .tintTarget(true)
        .transparentTarget(false)
        .targetRadius(60))

ShineButton:

val shineButton = ShineButton(this)
shineButton.setBtnColor(Color.GRAY)
shineButton.setBtnFillColor(Color.RED)
shineButton.setShapeResource(R.raw.heart)
shineButton.setAllowRandomColor(true)

TapTargetView offers more extensive customization for guided user experiences, while ShineButton provides a simpler, eye-catching button animation with fewer lines of code.