Pros of material-design-icons

• Comprehensive collection of official Material Design icons
• Regular updates and maintenance by Google
• Wide range of icon formats (SVG, PNG, WebP) and sizes

Cons of material-design-icons

• Large repository size due to numerous icon formats and sizes
• Requires more setup and integration effort for Android projects
• Limited to Material Design style, less flexibility for custom designs

Code comparison

vector-compat:

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

material-design-icons:

<ImageView
    android:layout_width="24dp"
    android:layout_height="24dp"
    android:src="@drawable/ic_action_name" />

Summary

vector-compat focuses on providing backward compatibility for vector drawables in Android, while material-design-icons offers a vast collection of pre-designed icons. vector-compat is more suitable for projects requiring custom vector graphics and compatibility with older Android versions. material-design-icons is ideal for projects adhering to Material Design guidelines and needing a wide variety of ready-to-use icons across different platforms and formats.

Pros of android-iconify

• Supports multiple icon fonts, including FontAwesome, Material Icons, and more
• Allows easy customization of icons, including size, color, and animations
• Provides a simple API for adding icons to TextViews and Buttons

Cons of android-iconify

• Requires adding icon fonts to the project, which may increase app size
• Limited to vector icons from predefined icon sets
• May have performance overhead when rendering many icons simultaneously

Code Comparison

android-iconify:

IconDrawable iconDrawable = new IconDrawable(context, FontAwesomeIcons.fa_android)
    .colorRes(R.color.icon_color)
    .sizeDp(24);
imageView.setImageDrawable(iconDrawable);

vector-compat:

VectorDrawableCompat vectorDrawable = VectorDrawableCompat.create(
    context.getResources(), R.drawable.ic_android, null);
imageView.setImageDrawable(vectorDrawable);

Summary

android-iconify offers a wide range of icon fonts and easy customization, but may increase app size and have performance limitations. vector-compat provides native support for vector drawables with backward compatibility, but lacks the extensive icon library and customization options of android-iconify. The choice between the two depends on specific project requirements and the desired balance between flexibility and performance.

Pros of material-dialogs

• More comprehensive dialog solution with a wider range of customization options
• Actively maintained with frequent updates and bug fixes
• Extensive documentation and community support

Cons of material-dialogs

• Larger library size, potentially increasing app size
• Steeper learning curve due to more complex API

Code Comparison

vector-compat:

AnimatedVectorDrawable drawable = AnimatedVectorDrawable.getDrawable(context, R.drawable.vector_drawable);
imageView.setImageDrawable(drawable);
drawable.start();

material-dialogs:

MaterialDialog(this).show {
    title(R.string.dialog_title)
    message(R.string.dialog_message)
    positiveButton(R.string.agree)
    negativeButton(R.string.disagree)
}

Summary

While vector-compat focuses specifically on animated vector drawables, material-dialogs offers a more comprehensive solution for creating and customizing dialogs in Android applications. material-dialogs provides a wider range of features and customization options, but this comes at the cost of a larger library size and potentially more complex implementation. vector-compat, on the other hand, is more lightweight and focused on a specific use case. The choice between the two depends on the project's requirements and the developer's preference for simplicity versus feature richness.

Pros of Android-Iconics

• Supports a wider range of icon fonts and custom icons
• Offers more customization options for icons (size, color, padding, etc.)
• Provides a unified API for handling various icon types

Cons of Android-Iconics

• Larger library size due to extensive features
• Steeper learning curve for advanced customizations
• May require more setup for simple use cases

Code Comparison

vector-compat:

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

Android-Iconics:

new IconicsDrawable(this)
    .icon(FontAwesome.Icon.faw_android)
    .color(Color.RED)
    .sizeDp(24)
    .paddingDp(1);
imageView.setImageDrawable(iconDrawable);

Both libraries aim to simplify the use of vector graphics in Android applications, but they take different approaches. vector-compat focuses on compatibility with older Android versions for vector drawables, while Android-Iconics provides a more comprehensive solution for using and customizing various icon types, including icon fonts and SVGs. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and the level of customization needed for icons.

Pros of CircleImageView

• Specifically designed for creating circular image views, offering a more focused and optimized solution
• Provides built-in border and shadow options for enhanced customization
• Actively maintained with regular updates and bug fixes

Cons of CircleImageView

• Limited to circular image views, lacking support for other vector graphics or shapes
• May require additional libraries or custom code for more complex vector animations
• Potentially higher memory usage compared to vector-based solutions

Code Comparison

CircleImageView:

<de.hdodenhof.circleimageview.CircleImageView
    android:layout_width="96dp"
    android:layout_height="96dp"
    android:src="@drawable/profile"
    app:civ_border_width="2dp"
    app:civ_border_color="#FF000000"/>

vector-compat:

<com.wnafee.vector.MorphButton
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:vci_fromDrawable="@drawable/vector_drawable_1"
    app:vci_toDrawable="@drawable/vector_drawable_2"/>

CircleImageView focuses on creating circular image views with customizable borders, while vector-compat provides support for vector drawables and animations across different Android versions. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project, such as the need for circular images versus general vector graphics support.

Pros of FloatingActionButton

• Specifically designed for implementing Material Design floating action buttons
• Offers more customization options for FAB appearance and behavior
• Includes built-in animations and shadow effects

Cons of FloatingActionButton

• Limited to FAB functionality, less versatile than vector-compat
• May require more setup and configuration for basic usage
• Potentially larger library size due to specialized features

Code Comparison

FloatingActionButton:

<com.github.clans.fab.FloatingActionButton
    android:id="@+id/fab"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:src="@drawable/ic_add"
    fab:fab_size="normal"
    fab:fab_colorNormal="@color/colorPrimary"/>

vector-compat:

<com.wnafee.vector.MorphButton
    android:id="@+id/morphButton"
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:morphStartDrawable="@drawable/ic_play"
    app:morphEndDrawable="@drawable/ic_pause"/>

While FloatingActionButton provides a ready-to-use FAB implementation with various customization options, vector-compat offers a more general-purpose solution for vector drawables and animated icons. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project and whether you need specialized FAB functionality or broader vector graphic support.