Pros of SmartRefreshLayout

• More comprehensive and feature-rich, offering a wide variety of refresh animations and styles
• Better documentation and examples, making it easier for developers to implement and customize
• Actively maintained with frequent updates and bug fixes

Cons of SmartRefreshLayout

• Larger library size due to its extensive feature set, which may impact app size
• Steeper learning curve for developers due to the numerous options and configurations available

Code Comparison

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout:

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout = (WaveSwipeRefreshLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_swipe);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setOnRefreshListener(new WaveSwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override public void onRefresh() {
        // Refresh action
    }
});

SmartRefreshLayout:

RefreshLayout refreshLayout = (RefreshLayout) findViewById(R.id.refreshLayout);
refreshLayout.setRefreshHeader(new ClassicsHeader(this));
refreshLayout.setOnRefreshListener(new OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override
    public void onRefresh(RefreshLayout refreshlayout) {
        // Refresh action
    }
});

Both libraries provide easy-to-use APIs for implementing pull-to-refresh functionality, but SmartRefreshLayout offers more customization options and a wider range of built-in header styles.

Pros of WaveLoading

• More customizable wave animation with adjustable properties like amplitude, speed, and color
• Supports both determinate and indeterminate loading styles
• Smaller codebase, potentially easier to integrate and maintain

Cons of WaveLoading

• Limited to circular loading indicator, while WaveSwipeRefreshLayout offers a full-screen swipe refresh experience
• Less actively maintained, with fewer recent updates and contributions
• Lacks built-in support for pull-to-refresh functionality

Code Comparison

WaveLoading:

WaveLoadingView mWaveLoadingView = (WaveLoadingView) findViewById(R.id.waveLoadingView);
mWaveLoadingView.setShapeType(WaveLoadingView.ShapeType.CIRCLE);
mWaveLoadingView.setAmplitudeRatio(60);
mWaveLoadingView.setWaveColor(Color.parseColor("#ff64c2f4"));
mWaveLoadingView.setProgressValue(80);

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout:

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout = (WaveSwipeRefreshLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_swipe);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setWaveColor(Color.WHITE);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setMaxDropHeight(1500);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setOnRefreshListener(new WaveSwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override public void onRefresh() {
        // Refresh action
    }
});

Pros of Phoenix

• More visually appealing and customizable animation
• Smoother performance and fluid transitions
• Better documentation and examples provided

Cons of Phoenix

• Larger library size, potentially impacting app size
• Steeper learning curve due to more complex implementation
• Less frequent updates and maintenance

Code Comparison

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout:

mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout = (WaveSwipeRefreshLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_swipe);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setOnRefreshListener(new WaveSwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override
    public void onRefresh() {
        // Your refresh logic here
    }
});

Phoenix:

PullToRefreshView mPullToRefreshView = (PullToRefreshView) findViewById(R.id.pull_to_refresh);
mPullToRefreshView.setOnRefreshListener(new PullToRefreshView.OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override
    public void onRefresh() {
        // Your refresh logic here
    }
});

Both libraries offer similar basic functionality for implementing pull-to-refresh in Android applications. Phoenix provides a more visually striking animation with its fire-like effect, while WaveSwipeRefreshLayout offers a simpler wave animation. Phoenix's implementation is slightly more complex but offers greater customization options. WaveSwipeRefreshLayout is lighter and easier to integrate but may lack some of the visual appeal of Phoenix.

Pros of WaveInApp

• More customizable wave animation with adjustable parameters
• Supports both horizontal and vertical wave orientations
• Includes additional features like text and icon display within the wave

Cons of WaveInApp

• Larger library size due to more features and customization options
• Potentially more complex implementation for basic use cases
• May have higher performance overhead for simple refresh scenarios

Code Comparison

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout:

mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout = (WaveSwipeRefreshLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_swipe);
mWaveSwipeRefreshLayout.setOnRefreshListener(new WaveSwipeRefreshLayout.OnRefreshListener() {
    @Override public void onRefresh() {
        // Refresh logic here
    }
});

WaveInApp:

WaveHelper mWaveHelper = new WaveHelper(waveView);
waveView.setShapeType(WaveView.ShapeType.CIRCLE);
waveView.setWaveColor(Color.parseColor("#80D8FF"));
waveView.setWaveShiftRatio(0.5f);
mWaveHelper.start();

The code comparison shows that WaveSwipeRefreshLayout is more focused on the pull-to-refresh functionality, while WaveInApp offers more customization options for wave appearance and behavior. WaveInApp requires more setup code for basic usage but provides greater flexibility in wave animation control.

Pros of Android-SpinKit

• Offers a wide variety of loading animations (8 different styles with multiple variations)
• Easy to implement and customize with XML attributes
• Lightweight and efficient, with minimal impact on app performance

Cons of Android-SpinKit

• Limited to loading indicators, doesn't provide pull-to-refresh functionality
• May require additional setup for integration with scrollable content
• Less visually unique compared to WaveSwipeRefreshLayout's water-drop effect

Code Comparison

WaveSwipeRefreshLayout implementation:

<jp.co.recruit_lifestyle.android.widget.WaveSwipeRefreshLayout
    android:id="@+id/main_swipe"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">
    <!-- Content goes here -->
</jp.co.recruit_lifestyle.android.widget.WaveSwipeRefreshLayout>

Android-SpinKit implementation:

<com.github.ybq.android.spinkit.SpinKitView
    android:id="@+id/spin_kit"
    style="@style/SpinKitView.Large.Circle"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:SpinKit_Color="@color/colorAccent" />

Both libraries offer easy-to-implement solutions for loading indicators, but serve different purposes. WaveSwipeRefreshLayout focuses on pull-to-refresh functionality with a unique water-drop animation, while Android-SpinKit provides a variety of loading spinner animations for general use throughout an app.