I am a web developer and a student majoring in Computer Science.

I know C, C++, C#, Java, PHP, Javascript, and HTML.

I have an idea to make a game for ios and android, but I have no experience in making apps. How would I go about coding this app?

Try Unity, and just watch tutorials on YouTube. You can also use Javascript or C# for scripting, whichever you're more comfortable with.

yes, I am comfortable with C# and Java, but how would I make it into an app that I can use on ios and android?

You can compile for android and ios from unity. For ios, you need to have a developer account and a mac. For android, you just have to have android sdk installed and enable debugging on the device.

does unity cost anything?

Is there a way I can program for ios without having a mac? All I have is a windows pc.

The personal edition is free. Only costs money if you make like 100k revenue or want the professional edition.

I don't think there's any way to compile to iOS without a mac. I personally tried finding a way a few years ago but ended up just buying a second hand mac for like $500.

if I use Unity, would I still need to get a mac?

a mac is needed to compile it regardless of what cross-platform tool you use, but YOU don't need to own a mac. there are services available that will let you compile on their macs. some small fee. just start writing your game for android and see where it goes.

This post was edited by carteblanche on Jun 23 2015 05:37pm