AIDE

What AIDE is

AIDE is an integrated development environment for creating Android apps and other applications on an Android device. It supports Java, C/C++, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, with targets that include Android and PhoneGap/Cordova. Its editor offers code completion, error checking, refactoring, and code navigation, and the app includes a mobile version of the Android SDK for Android development. A visual UI designer and app packaging are also listed. Learners can use interactive programming lessons with step-by-step instructions and code apps to apply what they learn. AIDE supports NDK development with C/C++ on Arm devices, includes Git and Dropbox support, and can open Eclipse projects and basic Android Studio projects using the default structure. The full Gradle build system is not supported, and committing changes through the integrated Git client requires the Premium Key. AIDE is freemium, with a free Android Edition and paid options from $2.99; some listed paid plan prices are final-price-dependent on country. The maker, appfour, was founded in 2012 and is based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Who it suits

AIDE may suit Android developers who want to code on an Android device, and learners who want guided programming lessons with app-building practice. Its listed language and PhoneGap/Cordova support may also suit developers building portable apps.

Limits

The free Android Edition covers native Android development with Java or C++ using the Android SDK. Git commits and several additional features require the 9.99 USD once Premium Key; PhoneGap development requires the 9.99 USD once PhoneGap Edition.

Getting started

1. Install AIDE from Google Play on an Android device.
2. Choose the free Android Edition for native Java or C++ Android development.
3. Add the UI Designer for 2.99 USD once if you want visual interface design.
4. Choose the Premium Key for 9.99 USD once to enable Git commits and other listed features.
5. Choose PhoneGap Edition for 9.99 USD once to develop with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and PhoneGap/Cordova.

Verdict

AIDE combines mobile coding tools, lessons, a visual UI designer, and app packaging for Android-focused development. Review its project compatibility and paid feature requirements if you rely on full Gradle support or integrated Git commits.