Comparison

Python编程狮 vs BASIC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Python编程狮

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
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Python编程狮是W3Cschool编程狮研发的专门为零基础Python编程爱好者打造的一款入门工具App,致力于帮助初学者入门,轻松迈入编程世界。学Python,从这里开始! 【零基础也能学】初学者从0到1,轻松入门; 【微课即学即练】游戏化闯关学习,学练结合,快速掌握; 【免费教程】内容、知识点丰富,完全免费; 【Python题库】在练习中巩固,查缺补漏; 【在线编译】手机端写代码,随时随地轻松实践; 【碎片化学习】每天30分钟,碎片化时间想学就学。 也许你需要勾搭其他学习的小伙伴,一起来个思维碰撞,或者寻求帮助,可以加我们的客服微信号加入相关学习小组~ ● 客服微信号:bcshi666 ● 电子邮箱:kefu@eeedong.com

About

BASIC

Create and publish your own applications directly on your iOS device using an extended BASIC programming language. Features include a rich interface, advanced graphics, sound capabilities, and hardware support.

Highlights
  • Create standalone apps for App Store
  • Rich user interface elements
  • Advanced graphics and animation
  • Comprehensive sound and music support
  • Hardware sensor integration
  • Networking and file management
  • Customizable IDE with documentation
Features
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This is "smart BASIC" - an extended version of popular Minimal BASIC programming language. With "smart BASIC" you can create your own programs right on your iOS device. BASIC programs, written in "smart BASIC", can be published in the App Store as standalone applications using the "smart BASIC" SDK for Xcode. The "smart BASIC" programming language has many powerful features. INTERFACE: - buttons, text boxes, sliders, switches, browsers - pages for grouping your interface objects - support for additional TTF fonts - clipboard support - multitouch up to 11 simultaneous touches GRAPHIC: - advanced graphics functions - animated sprites, sprite sheet support MUSIC and SOUND: - play MP3, AIFF, WAV, MIDI, MOV and MP4 files - programmable MIDI synthesizer with 128 built-in instruments - support for additional sound fonts SF2 and DLS - speech synthesizer HARDWARE support: - GPS, compass - accelerometer - photo and video recording and more: - files - networking - integrated mathematics of complex numbers - customizable IDE - built-in documentation - ready-to-use examples of programs Visit the support forum to get assistance and to share your BASIC programs with other users.

Screenshots

Python编程狮4 screens
BASIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Python编程狮 at Free against BASIC's $11.99. Python编程狮 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). BASIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Python编程狮 is free to download; BASIC costs $11.99 up front. Python编程狮 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python编程狮 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Python编程狮's written reviews are positive against 68% of BASIC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, BASIC every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Python编程狮 versus BASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython编程狮BASIC
PriceFree — better$11.99
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better4.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings917 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Yidong Network Technology Company LimitedNikolay Denislamov

Customer experience

Python编程狮

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative28.9%

BASIC

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Python编程狮

One-time13
  • 6学币$0.99
  • 充值2学币$0.99
  • 充值1学币$0.99
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  • 充值3学币$0.99
  • 30学币$3.99
  • Python编译器VIP$4.99
  • 68学币$9.99
  • 108学币$14.99
  • 半年VIP$34.99
  • 终身VIP-特惠价$69.99
  • 2年VIP$79.99
  • 2年VIP(赠送终身VIP权益)$99.99
  • 终身VIP会员$229.99
None

BASIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python编程狮 free?
Python编程狮 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BASIC free?
BASIC costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Python编程狮 or BASIC?
Python编程狮 is rated higher. Python编程狮 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BASIC averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Python编程狮 or BASIC have ads?
Neither Python编程狮 nor BASIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python编程狮 or BASIC?
Python编程狮 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BASIC every 2 months. Most recently, Python编程狮 was updated on September 23, 2026 and BASIC on September 23, 2026.

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