How to compile and run a C/C++ program on the Android system ? - C4droid and Cppdroid compiler and IDE

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You can compile and run C/C++ programs on Android device in two ways.

• C4Droid - C/C++ Compiler and IDE (paid)
• CppDroid - C/C++ Compiler and IDE

Let us have a look at C4Droid - C/C++ Compiler and IDE features.

Features of C4Droid - C/C++ Compiler and IDE -

• Offline C compiler: create your own applications on Android device and run them even without Internet access
• Source code editor with syntax highlighting, tabs, code completion, code formatting, file association and undo/redo
• Export&share your programs as APKs or native executables (for terminal apps)
• No root required (but C4droid can use it for your programs if you want)
• Full ANSI C and ISO C99 support with TCC (Tiny C Compiler) + uClibc
• Git integration
• Customizable GUI, choose where to place tabs and buttons by yourself, themes are also supported.
• Full C++ and almost complete C++11 support with GCC + Bionic libc
• NativeActivity, Qt, SDL and SDL2 support for GUI
• Debugger with breakpoints and watches
• Makefile support: use the same build scripts as on your PC (BusyBox is included)
• Semi-automatic open-source library porting feature for enhanced programming & education

You can visit this app on Play store. Click here to go to the C4Droid app page on Google Play.

NOTE : This is a paid app. (Not Free of Cost)

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Now, Let us have a look at CppDroid - C/C++ Compiler and IDE features, which is a free app

• code complete
• real-time diagnostics (warnings and errors) and fixes
• file and tutorial navigator (variables, methods, etc)
• static analysis
• smart syntax highlighting
• portrait/landscape UI
• auto indentation and auto pairing (configurable)
• configurable code syntax highlighting (themes)
• compile C/C++ code (no root required)
• works offline (built-in compiler, no internet connection required)
• great C/C++ code examples included
• detailed C++ tutorial and learn guide included
• add-ons manager and auto updates
• Dropbox support

You can visit this app on Play store. Click here to go to the CppDroid app page on Google Play.