Pros of NumberProgressBar

• Offers a linear progress bar with numerical percentage display
• Provides more customization options for colors and styles
• Easier to integrate into existing layouts due to its linear design

Cons of NumberProgressBar

• Limited to horizontal orientation only
• Lacks the ability to display indeterminate progress
• May not be as visually appealing for certain design aesthetics

Code Comparison

ProgressWheel:

ProgressWheel wheel = (ProgressWheel) findViewById(R.id.progress_wheel);
wheel.setProgress(50);
wheel.setText("50%");

NumberProgressBar:

NumberProgressBar bnp = (NumberProgressBar) findViewById(R.id.number_progress_bar);
bnp.setProgress(50);
bnp.setMax(100);

Both libraries offer simple ways to set progress, but NumberProgressBar provides a more traditional approach with separate methods for setting progress and maximum value. ProgressWheel combines text and progress in a single circular design, while NumberProgressBar separates these elements in a linear layout.

The choice between these libraries depends on the specific design requirements of your project. ProgressWheel offers a unique circular design, while NumberProgressBar provides a more conventional linear progress indicator with built-in numerical display.

Pros of CircleProgress

• More customization options for the progress circle appearance
• Supports gradient colors for the progress arc
• Includes animation features for smoother progress updates

Cons of CircleProgress

• Less documentation and usage examples compared to ProgressWheel
• Fewer stars and forks on GitHub, potentially indicating less community support
• May have a steeper learning curve due to more complex customization options

Code Comparison

ProgressWheel:

ProgressWheel wheel = (ProgressWheel) findViewById(R.id.progress_wheel);
wheel.setProgress(50);

CircleProgress:

CircleProgress circleProgress = findViewById(R.id.circle_progress);
circleProgress.setProgress(50);
circleProgress.setGradientColors(new int[]{Color.BLUE, Color.GREEN});

Both libraries offer similar basic functionality for setting progress, but CircleProgress provides additional methods for customization, such as setting gradient colors for the progress arc.

Pros of Android-SpinKit

• Offers a wider variety of animation styles (8 different types)
• Provides more customization options for each animation
• Includes XML support for easy integration into layouts

Cons of Android-SpinKit

• Larger library size due to multiple animation options
• May have a slightly higher performance impact for complex animations
• Requires more setup code for custom animations

Code Comparison

ProgressWheel:

ProgressWheel wheel = findViewById(R.id.progress_wheel);
wheel.setProgress(75);

Android-SpinKit:

SpinKitView spinKit = findViewById(R.id.spin_kit);
Sprite doubleBounce = new DoubleBounce();
spinKit.setIndeterminateDrawable(doubleBounce);

Both libraries offer simple implementation, but Android-SpinKit requires specifying the animation type. ProgressWheel focuses on a single, customizable wheel animation, while Android-SpinKit provides multiple pre-built animations. The choice between the two depends on the specific project requirements, such as the need for variety in loading animations or a preference for a simpler, more focused solution.

Pros of SmoothProgressBar

• Offers a wider variety of animation styles and customization options
• Provides smoother animations with interpolated progress updates
• Supports both horizontal and circular progress indicators

Cons of SmoothProgressBar

• Slightly more complex implementation due to additional features
• May have a higher performance overhead for simple use cases
• Less straightforward customization of individual progress segments

Code Comparison

ProgressWheel:

ProgressWheel wheel = (ProgressWheel) findViewById(R.id.progress_wheel);
wheel.setProgress(75);

SmoothProgressBar:

SmoothProgressBar progressBar = (SmoothProgressBar) findViewById(R.id.progress_bar);
progressBar.setProgress(75);
progressBar.setSmoothProgressDrawableBackgroundColor(Color.BLUE);
progressBar.setSmoothProgressDrawableColors(new int[]{Color.RED, Color.GREEN});

Both libraries provide easy-to-use progress indicators for Android applications. ProgressWheel focuses on a simple, circular progress wheel with basic customization options. SmoothProgressBar offers more advanced features and animation styles, including both horizontal and circular progress indicators. While SmoothProgressBar provides greater flexibility, it may be overkill for simpler use cases where ProgressWheel could suffice. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the desired level of customization.

Pros of materialish-progress

• More recent updates and active development
• Supports Material Design aesthetics
• Offers a wider variety of progress indicators (circular, linear, and determinate)

Cons of materialish-progress

• Larger library size due to additional features
• May have a steeper learning curve for beginners
• Potentially higher resource consumption due to more complex animations

Code Comparison

ProgressWheel:

ProgressWheel wheel = (ProgressWheel) findViewById(R.id.progress_wheel);
wheel.setProgress(50);

materialish-progress:

CircularProgressDrawable progressDrawable = new CircularProgressDrawable(context);
progressDrawable.setStyle(CircularProgressDrawable.DEFAULT);
imageView.setImageDrawable(progressDrawable);
progressDrawable.start();

Summary

ProgressWheel is a simpler, lightweight option for basic circular progress indicators. materialish-progress offers more features and adheres to Material Design principles but may be more complex to implement. The choice between the two depends on project requirements, design preferences, and the need for additional progress indicator types.