# Python编程狮 vs Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

The clearest difference is monetization model: Python编程狮 at free against Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's free with in-app purchases. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and ratings volume (426 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python编程狮 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Python编程狮 against 4.5 for Python3 IDE Fresh Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition has 426 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Python编程狮's written reviews are positive against 88% of Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's.

Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python编程狮 | Python3 IDE Fresh Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-python/id1353326686/reviews) | **[4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 53 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Yidong Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476811365) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### Python编程狮

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-python/id1353326686)

This app is designed for Python programming beginners, offering a gamified learning experience with interactive lessons and practice exercises. It provides free tutorials, a question bank, and an online compiler for hands-on coding practice on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Zero-basis learning for beginners, Gamified micro-lessons with practice, Free comprehensive tutorials, Python question bank for practice, Online code compiler for mobile, Fragmented learning for busy schedules

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值2学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值1学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值3学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30学币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Python编译器VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 68学币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 108学币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 半年VIP | $34.99 | one-time |
| 终身VIP-特惠价 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2年VIP | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2年VIP（赠送终身VIP权益） | $99.99 | one-time |
| 终身VIP会员 | $229.99 | one-time |


### Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn, code, run, and debug Python 3.13 scripts directly on your iOS device. This app provides a comprehensive environment with essential libraries pre-installed, making it easy to test and share your code.

**Highlights:** Learn Python 3.13, Code and run scripts, Debug Python code, Share Python scripts, Includes popular libraries (OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas), Grammar highlighting, Direct code execution

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Convenient functions | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, doesn't ask for money
- 👍 Fantastic, everything already installed
- 👍 Best of the best
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent, works fast with a convenient interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Debug mode can't be turned off
- 🐛 Some libraries can't be installed
- 🐛 Font is annoying
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Python 3
- 🐛 Doesn't work with f-strings

**Reported bugs**

- Debug mode can't be turned off
- Doesn't work with Python 3
- Doesn't work with f-strings
- Crashes when using certain modules

**Requested features**

- Add more Python modules and libraries
- Update to newer Python version
- Add ability to install custom libraries
- Add dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python编程狮 free?

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

### Is Python3 IDE Fresh Edition free?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Python编程狮 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. Python编程狮 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Python3 IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 from 426 ratings.

### Do Python编程狮 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition have ads?

Neither Python编程狮 nor Python3 IDE Fresh Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python编程狮 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition?

Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition every 5 weeks. Most recently, Python编程狮 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition on October 1, 2026.

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