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Codename One is an open-source framework for Java and Kotlin developers building native apps from a shared codebase.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Mobile Development IDEs in 2026
Choosing a mobile development IDE starts with the platforms and languages your project requires. Compare mobile targets and supported languages, then consider emulator or simulator support and whether a visual UI designer suits your way of working. App packaging and desktop platforms add further dimensions to evaluate, while free plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you assess access and cost. Godot…
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Unity Engine is development software for making games and apps, including immersive experiences built from CAD and 3D data.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Felgo is a native cross-platform development SDK based on Qt for building applications, games and embedded software.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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GeneXus
GeneXus is an AI-powered low-code platform for creating and evolving mission-critical software from a Knowledge Base.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $99 a year - 5
Qt Creator
Qt Creator is an IDE for developing applications for desktop, embedded, and mobile systems, as well as web browsers.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.7From €546 a year - 6
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is a Windows IDE for building web, cloud, desktop, and mobile apps, along with services and games.
Free planAPIWindows7.6Free plan - 7
B4X
B4X is a suite of rapid application development tools for Android, iOS, desktop, server, and IoT projects.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5$59 one-time - 8
Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a free, open-source engine for building 2D and 3D games, cross-platform projects, and XR experiences.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5Free plan - 9
Monaca
Monaca is a cross-platform hybrid mobile app development platform and cloud tool suite built around HTML5, JavaScript, and Apache Cordova.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From $22 a month - 10
GameMaker
GameMaker is game-development software with visual scripting, multiplayer tools, and mobile and console export options.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.3From $79.99 a month - 11
C++Builder
C++Builder is an integrated C++ development environment for building native applications, with Windows development emphasized on its product page.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 12
Defold
Defold is a game engine for creating cross-platform 2D and 3D games.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.2Free plan - 13
MobileTogether Designer
MobileTogether Designer is Altova’s development framework for building data-driven native apps and enterprise solutions.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.2From $1,000 a year - 14
Xcode Cloud
Xcode Cloud is a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode for Apple developers.
Free planiOSWebmacOS7.2From $49.99 a month - 15
Cocos Creator
Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for games and other interactive projects.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.1Free plan - 16
Solar2D
Solar2D is an open-source 2D game engine that uses Lua and is available without engine fees or royalties.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.1Free plan - 17
LiveCode
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.0From $36 a month - 18
Rider
Rider is a cross-platform IDE for .NET and game developers, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0From $169 a year - 19
Cocos Creator
Cocos Creator is an open-source graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for making 2D and 3D games and other interactive content.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension6.9Free plan - 20
Xojo
Xojo is a development environment and programming language for creating apps across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.9$499 one-time - 21
AIDE
AIDE is an Android integrated development environment for creating Android apps, Java applications, and PhoneGap apps directly on Android devices.
Free planAndroid6.8$2.99 one-time - 22
Ionic Framework
Ionic Framework is an open-source UI toolkit for building mobile apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 23
DroidScript
DroidScript is a coding tool for making native Android apps with JavaScript or Python, as well as HTML5 apps.
Free planAndroidWebExtensionLinux6.7Free plan - 24
Smartface
Smartface is a mobile app development platform for building native iOS and Android apps with JavaScript or TypeScript from a single codebase.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.5 - 25
B4i
iOSmacOSWindows6.2From $26 a year