Android. Content provider or Database?

Question

I\'m a bit confused in the question, if it\'s better to use ContentProvider or Database. Or it makes no difference if I don\'t want to share any da

Answer 1

Reasons to use content provider are here.

In summary:

1. Easily change the underlying data source (you can change your db from Sqlite to Mongo or to a JSON file without any app changes)
2. Leverage functionality of some Android Classes (SyncAdapter, Loaders, CursorAdapter) - These classes require content provider and you cant use them if you dont have one
3. Allow many apps to access, use and modify a single data securely. (which is really the main reason for using it)