A full C# & .NET MAUI IDE for Android: edit, debug, test
Pros & Cons
Runs on Android locally using the Mono CLR, reducing reliance on Windows environments
Supports .NET MAUI GUI development and XAML layout design
Real-time error feedback and in-editor debugging assists rapid iteration
Export assemblies (exe/dll) and create launcher shortcuts for easy access
Not a full Visual Studio replacement; Windows-only technologies (WPF/UWP/Windows Forms) aren’t available
May require 1 GB+ free storage and sufficient RAM for optimal performance on lower-end devices
About C# Shell .NET IDE
C# Shell .NET IDE is a tools app developed by Radostin Dimitrov.
How many times has C# Shell .NET IDE been downloaded?
C# Shell .NET IDE has been downloaded 890 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 7.6 thousand times.
What is the rating of C# Shell .NET IDE?
C# Shell .NET IDE is rated 4.34 out of 5 stars, based on 4.3 thousand ratings.
Is C# Shell .NET IDE free?
C# Shell .NET IDE is free to download. The APK download size is 81.25 MB. The latest version available is 3.4.14. The last update was on January 15, 2025.
What are the requirements for C# Shell .NET IDE?
C# Shell .NET IDE requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2018.
Description
A complete, C# / .NET IDE that runs on your Android device — no server, no emulator, no PC required. Write, compile, and run real .NET assemblies with the CoreCLR, right where you're standing.
[Editor] - C# 12+ editor with syntax highlighting and Roslyn-powered IntelliSense - Real-time error checking as you type, plus a code-actions lightbulb with quick fixes and refactorings - Find & replace, multiple editor themes, adjustable font size, invisible characters - NuGet package management, with IntelliSense that refreshes automatically
[Run, debug, test] - Console apps and full .NET MAUI (GUI) apps - Step-through debugger with a live object inspector - Built-in xUnit test runner and Test Explorer - Export a runnable assembly and pin a home-screen launcher shortcut to it - Build, sign, and install an APK of the app you just wrote
[Projects & source control] - Multi-project solutions (.sln / .slnx) with a Solution Explorer - Dual-pane file manager - Built-in Git: clone, commit, browse history, and a syntax-highlighted side-by-side diff viewer
[AI coding assistant] - Chat with an AI assistant that can read, search, and edit your files, run your code, and call tools through MCP - Choose your backend: an on-device model, Ollama, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible API - Connect your own MCP servers for extra tools
[Learn] - Built-in code examples and practice tasks
[Free with optional Premium] The app is free to use and shows ads. A one-time Premium purchase removes them.
[Runtime Note] This is not Visual Studio or Windows. This app runs on Android and is subject to some of the OS limitations. Hence Windows-only technologies can't work on Android at all. This includes WPF, UWP, Windows Forms, the Windows API, and all libraries dependent on them.
Your device requires free storage of at least 1 GB to properly install, even though the app takes up only about 350MB.
[System requirements] This application runs everything locally, so it may not run well on devices with, for example, 1 GB of RAM and a 1.0 GHz CPU with 4 cores. 2 GB RAM and 2 GHz x 4 should run well.
Read the frequently asked questions before emailing or opening a GitHub issue about a possible problem. It will most likely already be answered in the FAQ. https://github.com/radimitrov/CSharpShellApp/blob/master/FAQ.MD
Recent changes: * Updated to .NET 9 SR 1 * Updated MAUI packages
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Very fun to make a Xamarin app in for fun while relaxing on holiday and not at PC
★★★★★bob norways· Sep 12, 2024
I personally think this is the best app for coding on the android platform and recommend it to anyone who wants to code on Android or other devices for that reason am I giving it a five-star rating.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
★★★★★Doug Dodd· Nov 13, 2025
I love this app. I've been using it for several years now, and I've created many useful applications. Some of the very useful features are that you can use the nuget package manager, add references and export assemblies.
★★★★★Jameel Siddiq· Sep 26, 2025
Extremely pleased with this for a number of reasons :- Very good IDE and interface Intelligence the ability to create not just an APK but a signed APK, which didn't require you to change the settings to install, unlike some other programs I have used in the past The Developer has done an excellent job on this.
★☆☆☆☆Shauna Winters· May 21, 2024
I tried using this for about 2 minutes, editing the Hello World project when suddenly the entire cs file was replaced with the word "beep" for some reason... at which point I realized there was no "undo" option. I reloaded the project and the word "beep" remained. I can't trust this app not to replace all my code with "beep". Beep.
★★☆☆☆Joel Saludes Jr.· Feb 17, 2025
MY FILE in C# Shell WAS ACCIDENTALLY DELETED and Please Help me with that Please because all my file in C# Shell is important
★☆☆☆☆Gonzales, Mark Eugine L.· Sep 13, 2024
I've experienced lots of bugs and errors of system. When the previous program runs, and tried to run another program it will run the previous program you created. Delayed and crashed system. Hoping that this issues get fixed on the next update
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