Jetpack Compose
A UI framework for developing Android applications using Kotlin
- Vendor
- Also known as
- jetpack-compose
Available worldwide
What is Jetpack Compose?
Jetpack Compose is a toolkit for building Android user interfaces using Kotlin, enabling developers to create native Android apps.
Jetpack Compose pricing
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What Jetpack Compose does
The capabilities that matter for mobile app frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Target platforms
- Android, Wear OS, ChromeOS, tablets, foldables, XR 2D
- Approach
- Native declarative
- Primary language
- Kotlin
- Renders true native UI
- ✓
- Hot reload
- ✓
- TypeScript-first
- ✗
- Over-the-air code push
- -
- Single codebase, multiple platforms
- ✓
- Desktop support
- ✓
- Builds for web
- ✗
- Native API access
- Full native
- Bundled UI component library
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Android
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Jetpack Compose FAQ
Common questions about Jetpack Compose, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Jetpack Compose?
A framework that enables development of user interfaces for Android applications with built-in support for multiple device types and form factors—phones, tablets, wearables, automotive systems, and extended reality devices—using a unified codebase. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.
What platforms does Jetpack Compose support?
Jetpack Compose supports Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Is Jetpack Compose open source?
Yes. Jetpack Compose is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Where is Jetpack Compose available?
Jetpack Compose is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.
Jetpack Compose alternatives
Other mobile app frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- React NativeA framework for building cross-platform native mobile applications using JavaScript and Reactmedium · 71%
- Compose MultiplatformA Kotlin-based declarative UI framework for building interfaces across Android, iOS, desktop, and web platformsmedium · 52%
- ExpoA development platform for building native mobile and web applications with React using a single codebasemedium · 68%
- IonicCross-platform framework for building iOS, Android, and web applicationshigh · 75%
- ElectronA framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologiesmedium · 60%
- FlutterA framework for building natively compiled applications across mobile, web, desktop, and embedded platforms using a single codebasehigh · 78%
Compare Jetpack Compose
Side by side against other mobile app frameworks, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.08 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Stars | 71 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Security score | 38 | 0.05 | 2.0 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 73% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Targets: Android, Wear OS, ChromeOS, tablets, foldables, XR 2D · Approach: native_declarative · Language: Kotlin · Hot reload: Yes · Web target: No · Native widgets: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Kotlin | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: US · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-16 · 75% |
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Security
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