AIDE
6.8#3 in java ides$2.99 one-timeFree planAndroid
VisitAIDE vs DrJava
What both publish
| Fact | AIDE | DrJava |
|---|---|---|
| Editor | The editor provides code completion, error checking, refactoring, and code navigation. | DrJava includes an intelligent program editor. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2001 |
| Purpose | AIDE is an integrated development environment for Android devices that lets users develop Android apps, Java applications, or PhoneGap apps. | DrJava is a lightweight development environment for writing Java programs, designed primarily for students. |
| Support | The About page lists [email protected] as the company contact email. | Bug reports and feature requests require a SourceForge account login. |
AIDE plans
- Android EditionFree
- UI Designer$2.99, paid once
- PhoneGap Edition$9.99, paid once
- Premium Key$9.99, paid once
DrJava plans
- FreeFree
Pick AIDE if…
It suits learners and developers who want to build Android or PhoneGap/Cordova apps from an Android device. It also fits users seeking guided lessons, visual interface design, or supported web languages.
Pick DrJava if…
DrJava may suit students learning Java who want an environment with interactive evaluation, testing and debugging tools. Users should be comfortable with its Java 8 beta and JAR-only distribution.