# DataCamp vs Python Academy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DataCamp at 72% against Python Academy's 0%. DataCamp also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 2). Python Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DataCamp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month and Python Academy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DataCamp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DataCamp has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DataCamp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Python Academy's.

DataCamp ships an update fortnightly, Python Academy daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataCamp | Python Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-data-science-and-ai/id1263413087/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-academy-learn-to-code/id6449371873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datacamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263152552) | [Spurry Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034218010) |

## What reviewers say

### DataCamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-data-science-and-ai/id1263413087)

Learn in-demand coding and AI skills through interactive courses and real-world projects. Master languages like Python and SQL, and gain certifications to advance your career in data science and AI.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding courses, Real-world projects, AI-assisted learning, Professional certifications, Learn Python, SQL, R, AI, Mobile and desktop access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $35.00 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $43.00 | per month |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $69.99 | per month |
| Black Friday 2025 | $148.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $165.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Trial Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Yearly Mobile Subscription | $350.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible Learning Tool
- 🚀 State of the art
- 👍 Great app for learning
- 👍 Excellent app for learners
- 👍 Ease of learning and flash cards ❤️

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Datalab tab is gone ?
- 🐛 Unusable on iPad 10
- 🐛 Absolute trash, I hope you hate yourselves
- 🐛 My Library Problem
- 🐛 Such POOR experience

**Reported bugs**

- My Library Problem
- The app has worsened a lot
- App Crashing Immediately
- Ab stürzt beim öffnen direkt wieder ab. Erst beim erneuten runterladen funktioniert sie wieder.
- App has a delay while typing

**Requested features**

- Need flash cards for entire data science track please
- Wann Darkmode?
- Dark Mode
- SQL workspace has yet to be added


### Python Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-academy-learn-to-code/id6449371873)

Learn Python programming from scratch with interactive lessons, quizzes, and coding challenges. An AI chatbot and in-app editor provide support for beginners and aspiring developers.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive curriculum with 70 chapters, Interactive quizzes and coding challenges, AI chatbot assistant for help, Digital flashcards for revision, In-app Python code editor, Beginner-friendly and self-paced learning

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| 3-Months Unlimited | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataCamp free?

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

### Is Python Academy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DataCamp or Python Academy?

DataCamp is rated higher. DataCamp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Python Academy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DataCamp or Python Academy have ads?

DataCamp shows ads; Python Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, DataCamp or Python Academy?

DataCamp ships an update fortnightly, and Python Academy daily. Most recently, DataCamp was updated on September 22, 2026 and Python Academy on September 7, 2026.

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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.*