Pros of ViewPagerIndicator

• More established and widely used library with a larger community
• Offers a variety of indicator styles (e.g., circle, line, title, tab, underline)
• Supports older Android versions and has been battle-tested in many applications

Cons of ViewPagerIndicator

• No longer actively maintained (last commit in 2016)
• Doesn't support newer ViewPager2 or Jetpack Compose
• May require additional work to integrate with modern Android development practices

Code Comparison

ViewPagerIndicator:

CirclePageIndicator indicator = (CirclePageIndicator)findViewById(R.id.indicator);
indicator.setViewPager(viewPager);

Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator:

val indicator = findViewById<IndefinitePagerIndicator>(R.id.indicator)
indicator.attachToViewPager(viewPager)

Both libraries offer simple integration, but Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator uses Kotlin and has a more modern API. ViewPagerIndicator requires more setup for different indicator styles, while Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator focuses on a single, customizable style.

ViewPagerIndicator provides more options out-of-the-box, but Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator offers better support for infinite scrolling and modern Android development practices. The choice between the two depends on specific project requirements, target Android versions, and desired indicator styles.

Pros of PageIndicatorView

• More customization options, including various animation styles and indicator shapes
• Supports both ViewPager and RecyclerView
• Larger community and more frequent updates

Cons of PageIndicatorView

• Slightly more complex implementation due to additional features
• Larger library size, which may impact app size

Code Comparison

PageIndicatorView:

<com.romandanylyk.pageindicatorview.PageIndicatorView
    android:id="@+id/pageIndicatorView"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:piv_animationType="scale"
    app:piv_dynamicCount="true"/>

Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator:

<com.rbrooks.indefinitepagerindicator.IndefinitePagerIndicator
    android:id="@+id/indicator"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:dotRadius="4dp"
    app:selectedDotRadius="5.5dp"/>

Both libraries offer easy-to-use XML implementations, but PageIndicatorView provides more customization options directly in the XML attributes. Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator focuses on simplicity and ease of use, with fewer configuration options out of the box.

PageIndicatorView is better suited for projects requiring extensive customization and animation options, while Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator is ideal for simpler implementations with a focus on indefinite paging support.

Pros of dotsindicator

• More customization options, including fade and scale animations
• Supports both ViewPager and ViewPager2
• Offers a wider variety of dot shapes (circle, square, rounded square)

Cons of dotsindicator

• Slightly more complex setup process
• Less intuitive API for some customizations
• May require more configuration for basic use cases

Code Comparison

Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator:

<com.rbrooks.indefinitepagerindicator.IndefinitePagerIndicator
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:dotRadius="4dp"
    app:selectedDotRadius="5.5dp"
    app:dotColor="@color/gray"
    app:selectedDotColor="@color/black" />

dotsindicator:

<com.tbuonomo.viewpagerdotsindicator.DotsIndicator
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:dotsColor="@color/gray"
    app:selectedDotColor="@color/black"
    app:dotsCornerRadius="8dp"
    app:dotsSize="16dp"
    app:dotsSpacing="4dp"
    app:dotsWidthFactor="2.5" />

Both libraries provide similar functionality for creating page indicators, but dotsindicator offers more customization options at the cost of a slightly more complex setup. Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator has a simpler API and may be easier to implement for basic use cases. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the level of customization needed.

Pros of CircleIndicator

• Simpler implementation with fewer customization options, making it easier to use for basic scenarios
• Supports both ViewPager and ViewPager2 out of the box
• Smaller codebase, potentially leading to a lighter library

Cons of CircleIndicator

• Limited customization options compared to Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator
• Doesn't support indefinite paging or looping indicators
• Less flexible for complex layouts or unique designs

Code Comparison

CircleIndicator:

CircleIndicator indicator = findViewById(R.id.indicator);
ViewPager viewPager = findViewById(R.id.viewPager);
indicator.setViewPager(viewPager);

Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator:

val viewPager: ViewPager = findViewById(R.id.viewPager)
val pagerIndicator: IndefinitePagerIndicator = findViewById(R.id.indicator)
pagerIndicator.attachToViewPager(viewPager)

Both libraries offer simple setup, but Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator provides more customization options through XML attributes or programmatically:

<com.rbrooks.indefinitepagerindicator.IndefinitePagerIndicator
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:dotRadius="8dp"
    app:selectedDotRadius="10dp"
    app:dotColor="@color/gray"
    app:selectedDotColor="@color/black"
    app:dotSeparation="16dp"/>

CircleIndicator is more suitable for simple implementations, while Android-Indefinite-Pager-Indicator offers greater flexibility for complex designs and indefinite paging scenarios.