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AIDE

Freemium#15 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEsJava IDEs

AIDE: A focused Android IDE with native, hybrid, visual editing, and APK workflows. Ranked #15 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEs by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android development on Android.

7.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android development on Android
Free plan
Yes
Founded
2012 · Karlsruhe, Germany
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports Java/XML, C/C++, and PhoneGap development
- Builds, installs, and runs APKs on Android devices
- Includes Git, Dropbox, visual editing, and project compatibility
Where it doesn't
- Designed for Android devices rather than multiple desktop platforms
- Premium Key is needed for Git push and commit
- Published prices depend on country and edition

Our verdict on AIDE

AIDE is an integrated development environment that runs on Android devices. It is aimed at developers who want to create native Android applications with Java/XML or C/C++, including Android NDK development on ARM devices, as well as PhoneGap projects using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. The app bundles a mobile Android SDK and supports code completion, error checking, refactoring, code navigation, APK generation, installation, and execution. Interactive programming lessons also make it relevant to developers learning Android workflows.

The pricing structure is modular. A free plan is available, while paid add-ons start at $2.99. The Android Edition supports native Android development with Java and/or C++ using the Android SDK. The Premium Key costs $9.99 and adds larger project file saving, Git push and commit, APK publishing, Offline Help, and more customization options. The UI Designer costs $2.99 for visual Android user-interface design and can operate standalone or within AIDE. The PhoneGap Edition costs $9.99 and adds HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PhoneGap/Cordova support, and premium features. The published editions page states that final prices depend on country.

AIDE’s strongest fit is a mobile-first Android workflow that combines editing, visual XML layout design, project building, and APK handling in one app. Its ecosystem connections include Git, Dropbox, Eclipse, Android Studio, and PhoneGap/Cordova, with compatibility for Eclipse and basic Android Studio projects. That breadth helps developers move between native and hybrid projects, but the platform focus is narrow: AIDE runs on Android devices. Choose it for Android development directly on Android, especially when mobile SDK access and APK workflows matter. Choose another IDE when a broader desktop development environment is the priority.

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AIDE pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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AIDE fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Mobile targets	Android, PhoneGap/Cordova
Desktop platforms	Not verified
Emulator or simulator	Not verified
Visual UI designer	Yes
App packaging	Yes
Supported languages	Java, C++, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Dropbox, Git, Eclipse, Android Studio, PhoneGap/Cordova
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	android-ide.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

AIDE integrations

AIDE lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Dropbox
Git
Eclipse
Android Studio
PhoneGap/Cordova

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