5 Best Apps to do Programming on Android Platform

Do you like to spend much time on your Android Smart Phone instead of your Desktop or Laptop?
Are you a programming lover and looking for an app to write and compile on your smartphone itself?   Below I have listed some great programming apps that will allow you to write and run code for programming languages like C, C++, Java, C# and Python.

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5 Best Apps to do Programming on Android Platform

C4droid – C/C++ compiler & IDE

C4droid is a very popular and user-friendly C/C++ IDE and compiler for Android platform. You can write and run C and C++ programs directly on your phone. It is a paid app and I personally used it. It is a really great application for C/C++ programmers. Some of its features are mentioned below.

Features

• Create your own applications on android device and run them even without internet access 
• Source code editor with syntax highlighting, tabs, code completion, code formatting, file association and undo/redo
• Easily export and share your programs as APKs or native executables (for terminal apps)
• No root access is required
• Full ANSI C and ISO C99 support with TCC (Tiny C Compiler) + uClibc
• Supports Git integration 
• Customize the GUI, choose where to place tabs and buttons, various themes are also supported.

CppDroid – C/C++ IDE

CppDroid is another simple C/C++ IDE and compiler for android devices. It is focused on learning programming languages and libraries. I have also used this app and it is freely available. Let's take a look on some of its main features.

Features

• code complete, real-time diagnostics (warnings and errors) and fixes 
• file and tutorial navigator (variables, methods, etc), static analysis 
• smart syntax highlighting, auto indentation and auto pairing (configurable)
• compile and run C/C++ code (no root access required) 
• works offline (no internet connection required), Dropbox support

Apart from this, it also provides so many tutorials, examples, and projects that will help in learning C and C++ programming.

AIDE- IDE for Android Java C++

AIDE is an IDE for developing real Android apps directly on Android device. If you are an android or java developer then AIDE is a great app for you. It also allows C and C++ development. In short it is an all in one IDE which allows you to develop Android, Java, C and C++ projects on your mobile. AIDE also provide lessons that will help to learn Android app development and Java programming. Below I have mentioned some of its important features.

Features

• Interactive lessons for Android, Java, and Game development 
• Edit, compile and run code with a single click. No root access is required. 
• Debug Android Java apps and Java Console apps 
• Real-time error checking, Code Refactoring 
• Code completion and syntax highlighting, Dropbox integration

C# To Go

If you love C# programming so much then C# To Go app will let you do C# programming anywhere on your mobile. It is like having a mini C# compiler in your pocket. C# To Go provides various features like code completion, syntax highlighting, etc. It is also a free app which can be downloaded from google play store freely.

QPython – Python for Android 

 

QPython is a script engine that runs Python scripts and projects on android devices. It contains the Python interpreter, console, editor, and the SL4A Library for Android. It offers a great development kit which lets you easily develop Python projects and scripts on your phone.

If you know about some other good apps that allow doing programming on the android platform then please mention it by commenting below. I will try to include them in this list. Also, share your experience with using above apps.

Happy Coding!!