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AYA vs AndroidTool

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AYA

8.0
Developer Tools

Android ADB desktop app

AndroidTool

7.0
Developer Tools

App for recording the screen and installing apps in iOS and Android

Metric AYA AndroidTool
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 22 110
90-day Installs 60 294
365-day Installs 318 1.3K
Version 1.14.2 1.66
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.8K 5.4K
GitHub Forks 262 319
Open Issues 72 67
License AGPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language TypeScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 3y ago
First Seen Jan 5, 2026 Apr 30, 2015

Reviews

AYA

AYA is an open-source Android ADB desktop app that provides essential device management features, making it ideal for developers and users needing to interact with Android devices. It supports device management, file transfer, and app installation, offering a comprehensive toolset for Android development and debugging.

AYA serves as a desktop application for managing and interacting with Android devices using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

Pros

  • + Open-source and actively maintained, ensuring continuous improvements and bug fixes.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility, supporting macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • + Comprehensive feature set for Android device management, including file transfer and app installation.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Some historical issues with device detection on macOS, though these appear resolved.

AndroidTool

AndroidTool is a versatile app for developers, enabling one-click screenshots, video recordings, and APK installations for both iOS and Android devices. It simplifies testing and debugging processes, making it a valuable tool for developers and testers.

Enables screen recording, video capture, and app installation on iOS and Android devices via USB or Wi-Fi.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for both iOS and Android
  • + One-click functionality for common tasks
  • + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent development activity