Pros of MaterialDesignLibrary

• Offers a wider range of Material Design components and features
• Provides more customization options for UI elements
• Includes additional animations and transitions beyond ripple effects

Cons of MaterialDesignLibrary

• Larger library size, potentially increasing app size and complexity
• May have a steeper learning curve due to more extensive features
• Less focused on specific ripple effects compared to RippleEffect

Code Comparison

RippleEffect:

RippleView rippleView = (RippleView) findViewById(R.id.ripple);
rippleView.setOnRippleCompleteListener(new RippleView.OnRippleCompleteListener() {
    @Override
    public void onComplete(RippleView rippleView) {
        // Action after ripple effect completes
    }
});

MaterialDesignLibrary:

ButtonFlat buttonFlat = new ButtonFlat(this);
buttonFlat.setText("Button");
buttonFlat.setBackgroundColor(Color.parseColor("#1E88E5"));
buttonFlat.setRippleColor(Color.parseColor("#BBDEFB"));
layout.addView(buttonFlat);

The code comparison shows that RippleEffect focuses specifically on ripple animations, while MaterialDesignLibrary provides a broader set of Material Design components with built-in ripple effects and other customization options.

Pros of material-ripple

• More customizable with options for ripple color, duration, and fade-out time
• Supports both circular and rectangular ripple effects
• Actively maintained with recent updates and bug fixes

Cons of material-ripple

• Slightly more complex implementation compared to RippleEffect
• May have a higher performance impact due to additional customization options

Code Comparison

RippleEffect:

RippleView rippleView = (RippleView) findViewById(R.id.ripple);
rippleView.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
    @Override
    public void onClick(View v) {
        // Handle click event
    }
});

material-ripple:

MaterialRippleLayout.on(view)
    .rippleColor(Color.BLACK)
    .rippleDuration(350)
    .rippleAlpha(0.2f)
    .create();

Summary

Both RippleEffect and material-ripple provide ripple animations for Android views. material-ripple offers more customization options and active maintenance, while RippleEffect has a simpler implementation. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project, such as the need for customization, performance considerations, and desired ease of use.

Pros of android-ripple-background

• Offers more customization options for ripple effects
• Supports multiple ripples simultaneously
• Provides smoother animations and transitions

Cons of android-ripple-background

• Slightly more complex implementation
• May have a higher performance impact on resource-constrained devices
• Less frequently updated compared to RippleEffect

Code Comparison

android-ripple-background:

<com.skyfishjy.library.RippleBackground
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    app:rb_color="#0099CC"
    app:rb_radius="32dp"
    app:rb_rippleAmount="4"
    app:rb_duration="3000"
    app:rb_scale="6"/>

RippleEffect:

<com.andexert.library.RippleView
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    rv_centered="true">
    <!-- Your content here -->
</com.andexert.library.RippleView>

Both libraries provide easy-to-use XML attributes for customization, but android-ripple-background offers more fine-grained control over the ripple effect's appearance and behavior. RippleEffect focuses on simplicity and ease of integration, making it a good choice for basic ripple animations. android-ripple-background is better suited for more complex and visually appealing ripple effects, especially when multiple ripples are needed.

Pros of RippleView

• Supports custom ripple colors and durations
• Allows setting ripple as background or foreground
• Provides more customization options for ripple behavior

Cons of RippleView

• Less actively maintained (last update in 2015)
• Fewer stars and forks on GitHub, indicating potentially less community support
• Limited documentation and examples compared to RippleEffect

Code Comparison

RippleView:

RippleView rippleView = (RippleView) findViewById(R.id.ripple);
rippleView.setRippleColor(Color.parseColor("#ff0000"));
rippleView.setRippleDuration(1000);
rippleView.setRippleType(RippleView.RippleType.DOUBLE);

RippleEffect:

MaterialRippleLayout.on(view)
    .rippleColor(Color.parseColor("#ff0000"))
    .rippleDurationDuration(1000)
    .create();

Both libraries offer similar functionality for creating ripple effects on Android views. RippleView provides more built-in customization options, while RippleEffect uses a builder pattern for configuration. RippleEffect has more recent updates and a larger community, potentially making it a more reliable choice for long-term projects. However, RippleView's additional customization options may be beneficial for specific use cases requiring fine-tuned control over the ripple effect.

Pros of CircularReveal

• Offers more customizable and complex reveal animations
• Supports both circular and rectangular reveal shapes
• Provides smoother animations on older Android versions

Cons of CircularReveal

• Requires more setup and configuration compared to RippleEffect
• May have a steeper learning curve for beginners
• Limited to API 21+ without additional workarounds

Code Comparison

CircularReveal:

ViewAnimationUtils.createCircularReveal(view,
    centerX, centerY, startRadius, endRadius)
    .setDuration(duration)
    .start();

RippleEffect:

RippleView rippleView = (RippleView) findViewById(R.id.ripple_view);
rippleView.setOnRippleCompleteListener(listener);

CircularReveal offers more granular control over the animation parameters, allowing developers to specify the center point, start radius, and end radius. RippleEffect, on the other hand, provides a simpler implementation with pre-defined ripple animations.

Both libraries serve different purposes: CircularReveal is better suited for complex reveal animations, while RippleEffect excels at creating simple, material design-inspired ripple effects with minimal setup.

Pros of vector-compat

• Provides backward compatibility for vector drawables on pre-Lollipop devices
• Supports animated vector drawables
• Offers a wider range of functionality beyond just ripple effects

Cons of vector-compat

• May have a larger footprint due to its broader feature set
• Potentially more complex to implement for simple ripple effects
• Less focused on the specific ripple effect functionality

Code Comparison

RippleEffect:

RippleView rippleView = (RippleView) findViewById(R.id.ripple);
rippleView.setOnRippleCompleteListener(new RippleView.OnRippleCompleteListener() {
    @Override
    public void onComplete(RippleView rippleView) {
        // Action after ripple effect completes
    }
});

vector-compat:

VectorDrawableCompat vectorDrawable = VectorDrawableCompat.create(
    getResources(), R.drawable.vector_drawable, getTheme());
imageView.setImageDrawable(vectorDrawable);

AnimatedVectorDrawableCompat animatedVectorDrawable = 
    AnimatedVectorDrawableCompat.create(this, R.drawable.animated_vector);
imageView.setImageDrawable(animatedVectorDrawable);
animatedVectorDrawable.start();

Summary

While RippleEffect focuses specifically on creating ripple animations, vector-compat offers a broader set of features for vector drawable compatibility. RippleEffect may be simpler to implement for basic ripple effects, but vector-compat provides more versatility for working with vector graphics across different Android versions.