# C# Shell .NET IDE

> A full C# & .NET MAUI IDE for Android: edit, debug, test

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radinc.csharpshell](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radinc.csharpshell)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.radinc.csharpshell`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Radostin Dimitrov
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 896,201
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (4,606 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.111
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2018-01-27
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 247 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radinc.csharpshell)
- **Website:** [https://csharpshell.pages.dev/](https://csharpshell.pages.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://radimitrov.github.io/CSharpShellApp/privacy-policy/](https://radimitrov.github.io/CSharpShellApp/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**C# Shell .NET IDE** is a full-featured C# and .NET development environment for Android. Write, compile, run, debug, and test real .NET assemblies directly on your device without a PC, server, emulator, or Visual Studio. It includes a C# 12+ editor with Roslyn IntelliSense, real-time diagnostics, code actions, NuGet support, multi-project solutions, Git tools, xUnit testing, and a step-through debugger with object inspection.

Build console and .NET MAUI apps, export runnable assemblies, or create and install APKs from your projects. The built-in AI coding assistant supports on-device models, Ollama, OpenRouter, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and MCP servers. C# Shell is free with optional Premium to remove ads. Android hardware requirements apply, including at least 3 GB RAM and 1 GB of available storage.

## Rankings

- #72,727 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.radinc.csharpshell.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

C# Shell .NET IDE is praised for its offline capability, rich features, and affordability, making it an excellent tool for beginners and students coding in C#. The developer is responsive and active in fixing issues. However, users face recurring bugs like crashes, UI and editing glitches, file management restrictions due to Android policies, and APK export problems linked to ad loading. Some reviews mention risks of code loss due to app errors. Overall, it is valued but requires stability and usability improvements.

### Pros

- Supports offline coding, which is beneficial for learning and working without internet.
- Feature-rich and stable for a mobile C# IDE, including advanced features and debugger.
- User-friendly for beginners and useful for IT students without access to computers.
- Helpful developer who responds quickly and fixes bugs.
- Affordable price with the option to purchase full version and good value for mobile coding.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs such as app crashes, delayed system response, and incorrect program runs.
- Issues with editing experience including scrolling problems, keyboard bugs, and UI overlay errors.
- File management limitations due to Android restrictions, causing difficulties in saving and opening projects.
- Problems with exporting APKs tied to ad loading errors.
- Occasional overwriting or loss of code files during editing or enabling features like unsafe code.

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