App Dev for All
App Dev for All provides a free, open-source Android development environment called Code on the Go (CoGo) that runs entirely on a phone or tablet, with or without internet access. The platform supports the full app development lifecycle—coding, debugging, and building—directly on the device, including legacy Android hardware. A companion tool, Knowledge to Go, turns any Android phone into a local server for sharing educational resources over local Wi-Fi.
- Developer Tools
- Education Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Billions of people worldwide own Android phones but lack access to traditional computers or reliable internet connections. This infrastructure gap prevents them from learning computer science, developing software professionally, or accessing educational resources, creating a significant barrier to digital opportunity and economic advancement.
Solution
App Dev for All provides a free, open-source Android development environment called Code on the Go (CoGo) that runs entirely on a phone or tablet, with or without internet access. The IDE supports the full app development lifecycle—coding, debugging, and building—directly on the device. A companion tool, Knowledge to Go, turns any Android phone into a local server that shares educational, medical, and technical resources with nearby devices over local Wi-Fi, no internet required. The organization collaborates with NGOs, governments, and educational partners to support localization, distribution, and training, making computer science education and professional tools accessible globally.
Target Audience
Primary users are aspiring and professional developers in underserved regions who have Android phones but lack computers or reliable internet, as well as NGOs, governments, and educational organizations working to expand digital access.
Features
- Full-featured, Android-native IDE supporting Kotlin and Java for coding, debugging, and building apps on phones and tablets, including legacy devices
- 100% offline-capable operation—no internet connection needed to develop, debug, or build applications
- Free and open-source with no subscriptions or paywalls, committed to keeping all tools accessible
- Plugin architecture that lets users customize the environment with needed tools without bloat
- Knowledge to Go app that transforms any Android phone into an offline content server, sharing educational resources over local Wi-Fi without internet
- Compatible with Kiwix and Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) for offline content delivery partnerships