How To Compile and Run C++ Programs On Android

If you want to code on the go and own an Android phone then you probably would like to know how to compile and run C++ programs on your Android phone. The process is actually very simple as there are multiple IDEs available for Android free of charge. These IDEs are extremely easy to setup and can get you coding C++ on Android just as fast at it takes to download the app.

First things first, head on over to the Google Play store on your Android phone and search for ‘C++ IDE’ (or click here). There are tons of IDEs to choose for to compile and run C++ code on your Android device. Some good choices are: Cxxdroid (free), Cppdroid (free), Coding C++ (free), and C4droid ($3.99). All of these compilers have been tested and they work great.  For the most part all you have to do is open up the compiler you downloaded on your Android phone and start typing in code. An example of what the IDE interface looks like in Cxxdroid is shown below. This compiler is very similar to the rest of the compilers mentioned.

The output from the compilers is shown in a different windows after you tap the play button. Hopefully this tutorial helped you figure out how to run C++ code on your Android phone! If you need additional help leave a comment below!