# Stream vs Pyto IDE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stream at 79% against Pyto IDE's 35%. Stream also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (9 vs 14.0). Pyto IDE's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1K vs 133). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyto IDE has 1K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 35% of Pyto IDE's.

Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, Pyto IDE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stream | Pyto IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691/reviews)** | [3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#54** |
| Size | 33 MB | 922 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stream Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499306893) | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) |

## What reviewers say

### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS network traffic on iOS devices. It enables capturing requests, replaying them, and managing host configurations for testing different environments. Essential for debugging network issues and understanding application behavior.

**Highlights:** Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests, Capture and preview request/response bodies, Compose and replay HTTP requests, Configure hosts for environment switching, Import and replay HAR files, Compatible with iPhone X and iPad multitasking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free and powerful HTTP packet sniffer tool
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔧 Useful for network debugging and troubleshooting
- 💡 Built-in JSON viewer and utilities (RSA, Base64 encryption/decryption)
- ✏️ Ability to edit and resend requests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.x versions
- 🐛 Gacha history recording not working properly
- 🐛 'Code 0' error when generating JSON links
- 🐛 VPN profile conflicts requiring app reinstallation
- ⚠️ Requires installing system certificates (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.1 and 18.2
- Gacha/wish history not being captured correctly
- Code 0 error when retrieving JSON links
- VPN profiles becoming non-functional after app use
- Server connection issues (192.168.0.2:8081 unreachable)

**Requested features**

- Select all requests button for bulk export
- Ability to delete individual capture sessions/records
- Gzip response content decompression
- Breakpoint setting for request modification
- Media file saving capability


### Pyto IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Developer Tools, #61 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

**Highlights:** Python 3.10 Interpreter, C/C++ Compiler, Code Editor with Completion, Terminal with UNIX Commands, Graphical Interface Builder, Debugging Support, Shortcuts and Picture in Picture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lite Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Python development on iOS
- 👍 Supports many Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy
- 💡 Integrates well with Shortcuts and Apple Watch
- 👍 Paid version offers good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface and poor documentation
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription/trial
- 💰 Paid-only access to core functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to run scripts after a few executions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Paywall issues - app asking to repurchase after prior purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved code editor with better keyboard support
- Ability to read/write external files (CSV, TXT, etc.)
- Support for more Python libraries like Selenium, Tensorflow
- Longer trial period for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stream free?

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

### Is Pyto IDE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stream or Pyto IDE?

Stream is rated higher. Stream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Pyto IDE averages 3.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Stream or Pyto IDE have ads?

Neither Stream nor Pyto IDE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stream or Pyto IDE?

Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pyto IDE every 8 days. Most recently, Stream was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pyto IDE on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stream or Pyto IDE?

Stream currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Pyto IDE at #54. 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.*