Service vs IntentService in the Android platform

Question

I am seeking an example of something that can be done with an IntentService that cannot be done with a Service (and vice-versa)?

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Answer 1

If someone can show me an example of something that you can be done with an IntentService and can not be done with a service and the other way around.

IntentService can not be used for Long Time Listening, Like for XMPP Listeners, its a single time operator, do the job and wave goodbye.

Also it has just one threadworker, but with a trick, you can use it as unlimited.