While gaming is, without a doubt, the most common reason for using an Android emulator, it can be used to emulate functions of other apps in the Play Store. Indeed, it is easier to play games as well as rigorously test your apps on a larger screen. While Android gamers explore a bigger platform with extra hardware, developers use this utility to test their new applications before they are out in the market.
Android emulators are used by both gamers and developers.