Code on the Go

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An offline Android IDE for building apps directly on a phone.

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At a glance

Editor score
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Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free Android development on a device
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Build and debug Kotlin and Java apps directly on Android devices
- Local Gradle builds support offline development without a cloud IDE
- Sketch-to-UI conversion and Compose previews support Android interface work
Where it doesn't
- Limited to Android phones and tablets rather than desktop platforms
- No documented emulator or simulator workflow
- Git is the only listed integration

Our verdict on Code on the Go

Code on the Go is a free, open-source mobile development IDE for writing, editing, building, and debugging Kotlin and Java applications on Android phones and tablets. It is aimed at developers, learners, and people whose primary computing device is an Android device. The product combines code editing with real-time feedback, project and file management, local Gradle-based builds, on-device debugging, Git repository cloning, plugins, and Android layout tools.

Its strongest distinction is the ability to keep core Android development on the device. Local Gradle builds and on-device debugging support an offline-first workflow, so development does not depend on a computer, cloud IDE, or continuous internet connection. Jetpack Compose layout previews and sketch-to-UI conversion from hand-drawn layouts to Android XML add useful support for interface work. This makes Code on the Go a practical fit for learning, prototyping, and maintaining Android projects when a phone or tablet is the main available device.

The trade-off is a narrow platform focus. Code on the Go targets Android devices and supports Kotlin and Java, rather than serving as a broader cross-platform or desktop development environment. Its listed ecosystem connection is Git, with plugin and add-on support available for extending the IDE. The product is a strong choice for free, device-based Android development and offline work; teams that require desktop tooling, broader platform targets, or an emulator- or simulator-based workflow should choose a different IDE.

Code on the Go pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on appdevforall.org

Code on the Go fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Mobile targets	Android
Desktop platforms	Not verified
Emulator or simulator	Not verified
Visual UI designer	Yes
App packaging	Yes
Supported languages	Kotlin, Java
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Git
Pricing	Free plan
Website	appdevforall.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Code on the Go integrations

Code on the Go lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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