Reviews of Igneous - IDE for Java

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List of user reviews and ratings for Igneous - IDE for Java

Total ratings

3.10 (Rating count: 138)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.10

All time rating average: 3.10

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26% (6)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-05	Ch*****	Super love this app, helps a lot being a comscie without a laptop♥️
Super love this app, helps a lot being a comscie without a laptop♥️
2024-12-13	Da*****	Dead project. It was promising at the beginning and it had lots of potential, but it was not maintained since end of 2022. There are bugs and errors that no one seems to care about. Some processes are running without stop, auto complete suggests ridiculous options. Too bad.
Dead project. It was promising at the beginning and it had lots of potential, but it was not maintained since end of 2022. There are bugs and errors that no one seems to care about. Some processes are running without stop, auto complete suggests ridiculous options. Too bad.
2024-12-12	Jo*****	App does not have java.sql.*; package i tried every thing even decided to build my own database yet the package comes with Java SE but its a good IDE for java
App does not have java.sql.*; package i tried every thing even decided to build my own database yet the package comes with Java SE but its a good IDE for java
2024-10-16	La*****	There is trouble when running program like there is process that still running even I've already closed it. I hope you can fix that bug cause phone is my only way to learn coding in Java.
There is trouble when running program like there is process that still running even I've already closed it. I hope you can fix that bug cause phone is my only way to learn coding in Java.
2023-07-25	Ol*****	Awesome tool. Highly Impressive! Keep up the great work. PS Any chance it can support development of android apps ?
Awesome tool. Highly Impressive! Keep up the great work. PS Any chance it can support development of android apps ?
2023-07-06	Ru*****	App is really good for beginners, worst for level up beginners. Here's why. 1. Premium: they had added purchases on basic features like text,fonts,theme etc.. there are many advanced features on the can be remained paid but basics , no way. 2. This app is really good for documentation, error catching, compiler but things are very older i mean its at version 9 ,really devs. 3. This app doesnt have basic feature of find and replace. 4. I can't find its data where is stored excepy java files.......
App is really good for beginners, worst for level up beginners. Here's why. 1. Premium: they had added purchases on basic features like text,fonts,theme etc.. there are many advanced features on the can be remained paid but basics , no way. 2. This app is really good for documentation, error catching, compiler but things are very older i mean its at version 9 ,really devs. 3. This app doesnt have basic feature of find and replace. 4. I can't find its data where is stored excepy java files.......
2023-06-10	Ga*****	the application is very good, you can learn a lot, but something more advanced like Jframe the app does not support
the application is very good, you can learn a lot, but something more advanced like Jframe the app does not support
2023-04-15	Ca*****	Needs a lot of work. No way to reorganize files in packages/move to others, and once you enter selection in the file list, there's seemingly no way out. Also the lack of clarity with what to do when first opening the app is disheartening and the fact no default class with a main method is created when making a new project falls below expectations.
Needs a lot of work. No way to reorganize files in packages/move to others, and once you enter selection in the file list, there's seemingly no way out. Also the lack of clarity with what to do when first opening the app is disheartening and the fact no default class with a main method is created when making a new project falls below expectations.
2023-04-13	Jo*****	Good but not yet the best. I ran program with database and works fine. However, imports from java.sql causes red underline even though it is working okay.
Good but not yet the best. I ran program with database and works fine. However, imports from java.sql causes red underline even though it is working okay.
2023-04-06	Sh*****	Good java coding ide but complicated for someone who hasn't used an ide like this. One star deducted.
Good java coding ide but complicated for someone who hasn't used an ide like this. One star deducted.