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

Android IntentService vs Service

1.Service

• A Service is invoked using startService().
• A Service can be invoked from any thread.
• A Service runs background operations on the Main Thread of the Application by default. Hence it can block your Application’s UI.
• A Service invoked multiple times would create multiple instances.
• A service needs to be stopped using stopSelf() or stopService().
• Android service can run parallel operations.

2. IntentService

• An IntentService is invoked using Intent.
• An IntentService can in invoked from the Main thread only.
• An IntentService creates a separate worker thread to run background operations.
• An IntentService invoked multiple times won’t create multiple instances.
• An IntentService automatically stops after the queue is completed. No need to trigger stopService() or stopSelf().
• In an IntentService, multiple intent calls are automatically Queued and they would be executed sequentially.
• An IntentService cannot run parallel operation like a Service.

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