Comparison

Encode vs Python 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encode

Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized interactive lessons
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Built-in code playground
  • Daily motivation streaks and hearts
  • Certificates of completion
Features
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.

About

Python 3

This intelligent IDE helps you code Python 3 smarter and learn faster, anywhere. It offers smart syntax recognition, automatic formatting, and a comprehensive learning suite for beginners and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Run Python programs instantly
  • Step-by-step tutorials & sample projects
  • Smart syntax recognition
  • Auto text formatting
  • Learn Python Basics, Data Types, Functions, OOP
Features
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Python 3 – The Smart Python IDE & Learning App Write, run, and learn Python 3 — right on your iPhone and iPad. No internet, no setup, no account required. A real Python interpreter, an on-device AI tutor, and step-by-step courses, all in one app. Key Features: Real Python 3 Interpreter Run real Python 3 code fully offline, right on your device. No cloud, no waiting — write a script and see the output instantly in a live console. Smart Code Editor A fast editor with syntax highlighting, multiple files and tabs, and a real interactive console — run programs, stop them, and even type input() while they run. Open, edit, save, and share .py files. AI Python Tutor An on-device AI assistant explains any code in plain language, finds and fixes your errors, and answers your coding questions — privately, right on your iPhone. Learn Python, Step by Step Guided courses take you from your first line of code to advanced topics: Python Basics, Data Types, Functions & OOP, Data Structures & Algorithms, Web Development, Data Science, Machine Learning and more. Practice & Interview Prep Hundreds of ready-to-run sample programs, coding-interview questions with clear answers, and a fresh daily practice set to keep your streak going. Cheat Sheets Handy quick-reference cheat sheets for Python syntax, so the answer is always a tap away. Data Science & Graphics Go beyond the basics with numpy & pandas for data science, turtle graphics for drawing, and matplotlib-style charts — all running on device. Whether you're writing your first "Hello, World" or prototyping your next big idea, Python 3 gives you a real coding environment and a patient tutor — anytime, anywhere. [About Python 3 Premium] Python 3 Premium unlocks all courses, every practice program, unlimited AI tutoring, data-science libraries (numpy & pandas), graphics (turtle & matplotlib), and removes ads. Premium is available as an auto-renewable Monthly or Yearly subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you confirm. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Have feedback or ideas? We'd love to hear from you at support@ilabbs.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/pythonLegal/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/pythonLegal/privacy_python_iOS.html

Screenshots

Encode4 screens
Python 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encode at 89% against Python 3's 43%. Encode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 279). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Python 3 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 279, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Encode's written reviews are positive against 43% of Python 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, Python 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Encode versus Python 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncodePython 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better4.4 (279 ratings)
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better279
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUpskew Pty. Ltd.sutheesh sukumaran

Customer experience

Encode

All ratings6,375 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.4%

Python 3

All ratings279 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

Encode

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn and understand
  • 🚀 Bite-sized, digestible lessons
  • 💡 Engaging and game-like approach
  • 🆓 Mostly free with no ads
  • 👌 Smooth and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times after mistakes
  • 💰 Restricts content behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Lacks depth for more advanced learners

Python 3

From 279 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and beginner-friendly
  • 📚 Good tutorials and learning resources
  • 🎓 Excellent for on-the-go Python learning
  • 💻 Works well on mobile devices
  • 🆓 Free or inexpensive option

Room to improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💰 Misleading pricing with hidden premium costs
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection to run programs
  • 🐛 Input function handling is problematic
  • 📝 Poor translation quality in multiple languages

Bugs and requests

Encode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
  • Inability to input answers in certain lessons
  • Lesson content not always matching what's asked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
  • Implement progress sync across devices
  • Provide more interactive coding exercises
  • Include audio/voice guidance for lessons

Python 3

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Input function doesn't work properly
  • Programs hang or freeze during execution
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Ads overlay blocks menu buttons and UI elements
  • Program execution requires re-running for multiple inputs
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  • iOS 11 compatibility issues
  • Sample code fails to execute
  • Turtle module doesn't run properly
  • Incorrect test answers compared to standard Python
  • Internet requirement for code execution

Requested features

8 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced math library
  • Better input function implementation
  • Offline program execution capability
  • Real-time syntax error highlighting
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  • More interview questions and advanced programs
  • Improved translation support for non-English users
  • Better Raspberry Pi integration

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Encode

Subscriptions2
  • Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Python 3

Subscriptions2
  • PyLearn Premium — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PyLearn Premium — Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$99.99
  • PyLearn Premium — Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Encode free?
Encode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Python 3 free?
Python 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Encode or Python 3?
Encode is rated higher. Encode averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Python 3 averages 4.4 from 279 ratings.
Do Encode or Python 3 have ads?
Both Encode and Python 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Encode or Python 3?
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Python 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Encode was updated on October 6, 2026 and Python 3 on October 7, 2026.

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