App Profile: Processing & p5.js iCompiler

cvonnagy

Rating: 4/5

Frogg GmbH´s implementation of a Processing IDE for iOS is straightforward and easy to use both for the beginner and for the experienced Processing developer. It s nice to be able to test out simple to moderately complex sketches on the go. I do have a few suggestions: 1) a simple help system for beginners focusing on iOS-specific interactions with the hardware would be nice (camera, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS? but, perhaps, some of these have not been or will not be implemented), 2) integration with other software tools (for instance, GitHub clients such as Working Copy), 3) a means to create and interact with a “data” directory and to import and export resources, and 4) a means to interact over Serial with external devices (ultimately, Arduinos, etc) would be nice. Thanks for taking the time to create a fine app.

ndzied1

Rating: 4/5

Love this for playing around on my phone. I understand wanting payment for advanced features like debug messages. But please put a list of the major limitations of the compiler somewhere. Through reading reviews it seems that vectors and maybe functions with parameters are not supported. But a list from the Dev would be much appreciated.

Pingpong403

Rating: 2/5

I have enjoyed writing Processing programs on my computer for about 3 years now. They are a great way for me to keep my skills polished and make things I can easily show others. Imagine my joy at finding out there is a way to do this on mobile! I immediately downloaded the app and even paid for the lifetime Pro features. I am now regretting this purchase. My biggest gripe with the app is just how limited it is. I should have taken it as a sign that ALL of the example projects are only one file long. I have tried to make multi-file projects work, but clearly that feature is just for show. Typing is also HORRENDOUS! Not only does it not auto-indent for you, but typing towards the middle of the file jumps the viewport to the bottom so you can’t even see what you’re typing. Overall, I can see that the projects I want to make will not work in this IDE. After reading reviews that are years old, I can see that the developers have abandoned this hot pile of garbage, and the pro content is not worth a single cent.