# Igneous - IDE for Java

> A lightweight yet robust IDE to develop Java console applications.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sparseway.igneous](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sparseway.igneous)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sparseway.igneous`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sparse Way
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 54,811
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (137 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-02
- **First published:** 2022-06-13
- **Publisher country:** LB
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sparseway.igneous)
- **Website:** [https://landing.sparseway.pbot.studio](https://landing.sparseway.pbot.studio/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pages.flycricket.io/igneous/privacy.html](https://pages.flycricket.io/igneous/privacy.html)

## Description

Igneous is an advanced, lightweight Java IDE tailored for developing and running Java console applications seamlessly on your device. Equipped with embedded OpenJDK Hotspot VM, it supports offline compilation and execution, ensuring efficient coding without internet reliance. The IDE boasts multi-process management, allowing you to run and control multiple Java processes simultaneously.

Featuring a powerful, performance-optimized editor, Igneous handles unlimited lines of code effortlessly. Real-time synchronization detects external project changes instantly, while the smart code assistant offers precise autocomplete suggestions to speed up coding. Additional features include comprehensive error diagnostics, package explorer for visual workflow tracking, full Maven integration for dependency management, Git support for repository cloning, and JShell for running Java snippets on the go. With a comfortable dark theme and ongoing enhancements like Gradle and debugger integration, Igneous aims to boost productivity for Java developers everywhere.

## Rankings

- #288,278 — 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.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.sparseway.igneous.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Igneous IDE is appreciated for helping beginners and students code Java on Android with a user-friendly interface and project management. However, users report significant drawbacks including lack of maintenance, bugs such as persistent running processes, missing key features like find/replace and file organization, and essential UI settings locked behind paywalls, which hinder advanced use and user experience. Overall, it serves well as an entry-level Java IDE on mobile but requires improvements and bug fixes to fulfill its potential.

### Pros

- Helpful for computer science students without a laptop to learn Java programming.
- Good IDE features suitable for beginners with basic coding and error catching capabilities.
- Interface is visually appealing and has a cool, modern design.
- Supports Java program execution, including database connectivity in some cases.
- Offers project and class creation with tooltips that help navigate the app.

### Cons

- Lacks maintenance since late 2022 leading to unresolved bugs and errors like stuck running processes.
- Missing essential features such as find and replace, file reorganization, and moving files between packages.
- Some basic functionalities like font size adjustment, dark mode, and landscape mode are limited or require paid add-ons.
- Premium tier locks basic features like fonts, themes, and text settings behind paywalls.
- Confusing UX with unclear onboarding and limited instructions for new users; some basic operations like creating new files need payment.

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