Best apps like My Lisp

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like My Lisp or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to My Lisp

LispPad Go#1

LispPad Go by Matthias Zenger

Write Scheme code on the go
Editor's Choice
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4.9(36 ratings)
Free
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This app is a lightweight development environment for writing and running Scheme code on iOS. It features a Scheme interpreter, a console for interaction, and a text editor with syntax highlighting and smart indentation. It supports R7RS standard Scheme with a wide range of libraries, including iOS-specific ones.

Carnets - Jupyter (with scipy)#2

Carnets - Jupyter (with scipy) by Nicolas Holzschuch

Jupyter notebooks, with scipy
Strong Contender
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4.6😊(87 ratings)
Free
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This app offers a full Jupyter notebook experience on your device, ideal for education and research. It includes scientific computation packages like SciPy and scikit-learn, allowing you to write and run Python code offline. Notebooks can be shared and opened from other applications.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Best python coding app
  • πŸ‘ Good app, well organized
  • πŸ‘ Comprehensive Python environment
  • πŸ‘ Excellent tool for data science on iPad

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes, blank screen, freezes
  • πŸ”‹ High battery consumption, heating issues
  • πŸ” Some methods/libraries don't work
Code App#3

Code App by thebaselab Ltd

Desktop-class code editing
Worth Considering
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4.0(300 ratings)
$6.99
#17in Developer Tools
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This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

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Juno – Python and Jupyter
Juno – Python and Jupyter
Juno – Python and Jupyter
Notebook & script IDE with AI
Free
$17.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a full-featured Python coding environment for mobile devices. It supports both Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks, offering offline execution, code completion, and access to popular data science libraries.

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Carnets - Jupyter
Carnets - Jupyter
Carnets - Jupyter
A standalone Jupyter notebook
Free

This app offers a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for creating and running code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It includes pre-installed scientific packages and allows for offline use, making it ideal for education and research.

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CodeSnack IDE
CodeSnack IDE
CodeSnack IDE
AI-Powered Coding On-the-Go
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This mobile IDE allows you to write, run, and deploy code on your device. It offers AI-powered features for project creation, bug fixing, and code explanation, supporting 18 programming languages and various project templates.

AI-generated project creationSmart bug detection and fixesCode explanation and Q&A
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Blink Shell, Build & Code
Blink Shell, Build & Code
Blink Shell, Build & Code
The Pro tool for developers
Free

Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

Mosh and SSH connectionsVS Code integration (Blink Code)Remote runtime creation (Blink Build)
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a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
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Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

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Kodex
Kodex
Kodex
A powerful code editor
Free

An advanced code editor for iOS devices, offering desktop-class features like multi-caret editing, regex search, and syntax highlighting for over 150 languages. It integrates with the Files app and supports external keyboards for a seamless coding experience.

Multi-caret editingRegex search and replaceMinimap for navigation
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Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free
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A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

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