# Python编程狮 vs GitHub

The clearest difference is rating: GitHub at 4.8 against Python编程狮's 4.4. GitHub also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Python编程狮's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python编程狮 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, GitHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python编程狮 | GitHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-python/id1353326686/reviews) | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 53 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Yidong Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476811365) | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) |

## 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 |


### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #4 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python编程狮 free?

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

### Is GitHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Python编程狮 or GitHub?

GitHub is rated higher. Python编程狮 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GitHub averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do Python编程狮 or GitHub have ads?

Neither Python编程狮 nor GitHub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python编程狮 or GitHub?

Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GitHub weekly. Most recently, Python编程狮 was updated on September 23, 2026 and GitHub on September 24, 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.*