AIDE vs FoldCode
AIDE
android-ide.comFoldCode
github.comSide by side
| Figure | AIDE | FoldCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Mobile Development IDEs | 8.5 (#9) | 7.4 (#31) |
| Editor | The editor provides code completion, error checking, refactoring, and code navigation. | The editor supports multiple tabs, split editing, syntax highlighting, diagnostics, completion, breakpoints, and mouse and keyboard input. |
| Integrations | AIDE includes Git and Dropbox support and can open Eclipse projects and basic Android Studio projects. | The README names HTTPS Git operations, npm and pip, CMake project dependencies, and Raspberry Pi Pico hardware flashing as supported connections or workflows. |
| Languages | AIDE supports Java, C/C++, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript development. | Its listed development support includes C/C++, Python, Rust, Fortran, COBOL, and web development. |
| Maker | appfour is described as a privately held startup founded in June 2012 and located in Karlsruhe, Germany. | The repository credits copyright to Myroslav Poliakov. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says appfour may collect anonymous app usage statistics such as session length, country, device type, and feature events. | The README says FoldCode includes no advertising, analytics, or telemetry SDKs and has Android application backup disabled. |
Plans
AIDE
- Android EditionFree
- UI Designer$2.99, paid once
- PhoneGap Edition$9.99, paid once
- Premium Key$9.99, paid once
In their own words
AIDE
AIDE is an integrated development environment for creating Android apps and other mobile projects directly on an Android device. It supports Java, C/C++, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, with Android and PhoneGap/Cordova listed as targets. The editor includes code completion, error checking, refactoring, and code navigation. A mobile Android SDK is included, so the maker says a separate SDK installation is unnecessary for Android app development. AIDE also supports Android NDK work with C/C++ on Arm devices, provides Git and Dropbox support, and opens Eclipse projects plus basic Android Studio projects using the default structure. The full Gradle build system is not supported. Interactive lessons teach programming step by step while letting learners build apps. A visual UI designer and app packaging are included. AIDE is freemium: Android Edition is free; UI Designer costs 2.99 USD once, while Premium Key and PhoneGap Edition cost 9.99 USD once. Final prices depend on country.