# Brook.app vs Python Coding

The clearest difference is rating: Python Coding at 4.8 against Brook.app's 4.3. Python Coding also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#12 vs #123). Brook.app's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brook.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Python Coding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Brook.app's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Python Coding fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brook.app | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #123 | **#12** |
| Size | 67 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TxThinking, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634589596) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Brook.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brookapp/id1216002642)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This cross-platform network tool requires server deployment. A paid subscription offers enhanced features to support ongoing development and project continuity.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform network tool, Client-server software, Server deployment required, Paid subscription for advanced features, Supports project continuity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brook Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Brook Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect UDP support
- 🔒 Server information hiding capability
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💪 Powerful network tool with extensive features
- 🌍 Cross-platform compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and auto-disconnects
- ⏱️ App crashes and performance degradation
- 📵 iOS 12 compatibility issues
- 🔌 VPN background process termination
- ❌ Limited app support (Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook)

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent unexpected disconnections
- VPN process killed in background
- iOS 12.1 connection failures
- Connection button shows connected but not actually connected
- App crashes without warning

**Requested features**

- Server naming and alias functionality
- Auto-connect feature
- Global proxy toggle button
- Mac application version
- VPN support


### Python Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #36 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful Python IDE for mobile devices, allowing users to write, run, and learn Python 3 code offline. It includes features for data science, interactive tutorials, and coding challenges, making it ideal for learners and developers.

**Highlights:** Powerful Python IDE with syntax highlighting, Offline Python 3 runtime, Live code execution with real-time output, Data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib), Interactive Python tutorials, PyPI package manager, Coding challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Coding Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Python Coding Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Python Coding Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable usage
- 👍 Easier than on laptop
- 👍 Good for training
- 👍 Seamless interface
- 👍 Supports Matplotlib

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Requires Pro mode for many features
- 🐛 Keyboard won't pull up
- 🐛 Gave unexpected error

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard won't pull up
- Gave unexpected error

**Requested features**

- Add support for Git
- Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brook.app free?

Brook.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Python Coding free?

Python Coding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brook.app or Python Coding?

Python Coding is rated higher. Brook.app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Python Coding averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Brook.app or Python Coding have ads?

Python Coding shows ads; Brook.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brook.app or Python Coding?

Brook.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and Python Coding fortnightly. Most recently, Brook.app was updated on September 24, 2026 and Python Coding on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brook.app or Python Coding?

Brook.app currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*