Rapid development of mobile apps, using JavaScript and Python
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE enables rapid mobile app development using JavaScript and Python, featuring a browser-based WiFi editor and on-device APK/AAB building. It combines a native code editor, extensive plugins, and cross-platform capabilities for Android, Fire OS, and ChromeOS. Rated 3.81 from 8,366 ratings, with 1,000,000+ total downloads and 2.2K in the last 30 days, it demonstrates sustained interest in the TOOLS category.
Pros & Cons
On-device development accelerates testing and iteration
Broad hardware access and connectivity features
Extensive plugin ecosystem and NPM module support
Cross-format app development (Native, HTML, NodeJS, Hybrid)
Fewer learning-focused resources (tutorials and guided learning) compared to some competitors
Primarily JS/Python-focused, with less emphasis on broader language learning content
Extensive permissions required may warrant careful user review for privacy and safety
About DroidScript: JS and Python IDE
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE is a tools app developed by droidscript.org.
How many times has DroidScript: JS and Python IDE been downloaded?
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE has been downloaded 2.5 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2.2 thousand times.
What is the rating of DroidScript: JS and Python IDE?
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE is rated 3.81 out of 5 stars, based on 8.4 thousand ratings.
Is DroidScript: JS and Python IDE free?
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE is free to download. The APK download size is 71.39 MB. The latest version available is 2.78. The last update was on July 30, 2025.
What are the requirements for DroidScript: JS and Python IDE?
DroidScript: JS and Python IDE requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2013.
Description
Easily write apps for your Phone, Tablet or Chromebook using industry standard JavaScript and Python. Edit your code using our browser based WiFi editor, or just edit code directly on your device using the built-in code editor. Now you can write apps anywhere!
Using this app is a great way to learn JavaScript and Python, which are now the most popular computer languages on the planet! It contains lots of clear and simple examples and comes with 'active' documentation and a large and friendly community who are ready to help.
DroidScript makes coding 10x faster and easier than using the standard Android API because we have done all the hard work for you and wrapped it up in our simplified API. This accelerates your development process and protects you from all the issues caused by differences in hardware and Android versions.
DroidScript uses Android's built-in Chrome V8 engine which is constantly updated and improved by Google and keeps up-to-date with modern internet standards.
For larger projects, we recommend using the built-in browser based IDE (editor). It connects via WiFi to your device allowing wire free coding from Windows, Linux or Mac PCs and it makes coding a breeze!
If you want to get serious about coding and release your apps on to Google Play then you can even build APKs and AABs directly on your device in a matter seconds!
You can choose to make Native apps, HTML apps, NodeJS apps or make Hybrid Apps using the built-in WebView control. Whichever way you choose, you can make use use of all the power of the modern Chrome browser engine in every type of app.
It's not just for beginners! Many professionals are using DroidScript all over the world and we can provide an 'enhanced support service' to help you build your commercial application. (Please contact support@droidscript.org for more info)
Features: - Build apps for Android, Amazon Fire and ChromeBooks. - Add Buttons, Text and Graphics. - Access GPS, Compass, Camera, Accelerometer, Bluetooth, WiFi. - Use native controls and/or HTML5 and CSS. - Create background services and Schedule Jobs. - Run NodeJS services and install NPM modules. - Build games with Animations, Sound Effects and Physics. - Make use of popular JavaScript libs such as JQuery. - Control Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi and many other gadgets. - Build Kiosks, POS systems and Machine controllers. - Share app source with your friends as .spk files. - Create home-screen shortcuts to your apps. - Built-in documentation. - Works off-line and Online. - Control GPIO and UART on embedded devices. - Hundreds of samples and demos. - Hundreds of plugins available. - Thousands of NPM modules available. - Extendable via our Plugin SDK - New stuff being added all the time!
Already a Java coder? Why not boost your productivity and switch to DroidScript so that you can rapidly generate your UI and then extend DroidScript's functionality through our plugin mechanism.
Note: DroidScript is maintained by droidscript.org which is a not-for-profit organisation. All of our revenue is used to pay for hosting services, equipment for our volunteers, or distributed to our part-time developers. If we ever get to the point where we have surplus revenue, then we will simply make the Premium service cheaper for everyone!
Please be kind and post issues and requests on the forum Forum instead of giving negative reviews.
Thank you.
Please rate this app if you like it!
Recent changes: - Added support for Android 'edge-to-edge' mode - Added support for JS import statements. - Added support for ESP32 microcontroller boards - Added a new JS Obfuscater. - Updated docs to include Python fixes. - Improved startup performance. - Updated targetSdkVersion to SDK 35 - Updated Google Play Billing Library to version 7.0.0 - Loads more bug fixes.
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Comments on DroidScript: JS and Python IDE for Android
★★★★★Sibusiso Gama· Nov 29, 2024
Awesome ide, been using it for years now with no issues, I'm thinking of paying for subscription
★★★★☆Kurt Harry Acquiat· Jan 19, 2025
It's pretty much a great app for prototyping and writing web code on the go. One problem for me, though, is how clunky it feels when dealing with the editor since I've been spoiled with advanced ones (Ace and Sora) and would recommend for an improvement if possible :)
★★★★★Wongan· Dec 29, 2025
Building a professional-grade app often feels like it requires a massive PC setup and complex software, but here is the big reveal:Droid Script is a powerhouse hidden in plain sight. While it looks like a simple tool for beginners, It’s a common misconception that Droid Script is just for small hobby projects. It makes simple apps incredibly fast to build, its Java Plugin SDK is the "secret weapon" that allows you to scale up to professional-grade applications + its constants updates(👍 -> Devs)
★★★★☆Stephen· Nov 11, 2024
I have been paying for premium, How can I tell if the premium features work ?
★★★★★Mr Karthick· Mar 18, 2025
I've enjoyed using this app for many years, and I'd like to create a simple offline APK using HTML to have fun with my friends despite not knowing how to program
★☆☆☆☆Jack Burnell· Jul 5, 2024
This is the crappiest junk I've seen in my 45 years of programming. The help is simplistic and when you look up support the answer is always "buy premium, and it will work". Run some code, end it, it jumps back to the opening screen, not the editor. Forget a}? Tells you there's an error at line n.then jumps to the welcome screen. . Want to read or write a file to a publicly accessible folder like DCIM? Won't do it. All files go in /Android/data/... where unless rooted, you can't use
★☆☆☆☆Rahul Dev· Sep 14, 2024
This is not worth for subscription You just create an app and nothing To distribute you have no way only to share apk manually to someone. This app is not for Uploading your app on play store! Right. Because when you create an app using Droid script And go to upload on Play store You will get losts warning. Droid script should team continuously updated it. I don't see any apps even, which is made with DS and still is on Play store. Because after uploading your app will remove. You can't upload.
Google Play Rankings for DroidScript: JS and Python IDE
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Technologies used by DroidScript: JS and Python IDE
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions to enable hardware access and connectivity (examples include location, camera, microphone, storage, and SMS-related permissions). This is typical for a development IDE that integrates with devices and services, but users should review permissions to ensure alignment with their privacy preferences.
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