Acode

Open-source code editor for Android and iOS

About Acode

Acode is a code editor for Android and iOS that lets developers edit projects, preview websites and use a Linux terminal on a phone or tablet. It is open source and extensible through community plugins, bringing a lightweight development workspace to mobile devices.

Acode website preview

Live preview of acode.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Acode: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers code editor, android, ios, mobile — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1288 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Acode pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	acode.app

Acode key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: code editor, android, ios, mobile
Official site: acode.app

Acode FAQ

How much does Acode cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (acode.app).

What is Acode used for?

Open-source code editor for Android and iOS Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: code editor, android, ios, mobile.

Where can I try Acode?

On its official site, acode.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Acode vs alternatives

	Acode	Android Studio	Xed Editor	Visual Studio Code
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	code editor, android, ios, mobile	ide, android, mobile	code editor, android, lsp, terminal	code editor, ide, programming
Official site	acode.app	developer.android.com	xed-editor.app	code.visualstudio.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Featured listing

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1288 tools. Alongside Acode, it includes Voiden, Cartero, Pragtical, Retcon.

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Alternatives to Acode

Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with Acode — worth comparing before you commit:

Developer Tools

Android Studio

The official IDE for Android development

Freeideandroidmobile

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Xed Editor

Advanced text and code editor for Android with LSP and terminal

Freecode-editorandroidlspterminal

Developer Tools

Visual Studio Code

The world's most popular free code editor.

Freecode-editorideprogramming

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Alpha Anywhere

Low-code platform for web and mobile business apps

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Atheos

Lightweight open-source web-based IDE that runs anywhere

Freeidecode-editorself-hostedopen-source

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Braintree

Payment platform by PayPal for apps and websites

Paidpaymentsapicheckoutmobile

More in Developer Tools

Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: Voiden — Offline, Git-native API workspace built on Markdown files; Cartero — Free, lightweight graphical HTTP client that respects privacy; Pragtical — Lightweight, extensible code editor forked from Lite XL.