When it comes to testing apps you have two main options: the Android Virtual Device (AVD) Manager and Genymotion, but which is best? Let’s find out.

To run Android apps on a Mac, use emulators like Android Studio or Genymotion. Install Android Studio from Google’s website, set up a virtual device, and run apps via the Google Play Store.

Click "Download Packages" at the bottom of the window. Close the SDK Manager when the download finishes. Double-click "Android AVD Manager," which allows you to create a new Android virtual device.

1. Android Virtual Device (AVD) Manager The AVD manager is available to install as an Android Development Tools (ADT) plugin on Eclipse, or with a fresh install of Android Studio. While developing ...