Comparison

Python3IDE vs CSDN

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

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About

Python3IDE

This app provides an offline integrated development environment for Python 3, supporting scientific computing, data analysis, and machine learning libraries. It also offers offline IDEs for C/C++, PHP, and Lua, along with features like code highlighting, offline script execution, and built-in tutorials.

Highlights
  • Offline Python 3 IDE
  • Built-in scientific libraries
  • Offline C/C++/PHP/Lua IDE
  • Code highlighting and auto-completion
  • Offline script execution
  • Jupyter Notebook support
  • Built-in Python tutorials
Features
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Python3IDE is an offline Python3.7 integrated development environment software with built-in common scientific libraries. It is a powerful helper for you to learn and practice Python. New: add offline C/C++/PHP/Lua integrated development environment. 【Built-in module】 -tkinter -turtle Scientific computing, data analysis and machine learning library -numpy-1.18.0 -pandas-0.25.3 -scipy-1.4.1 -scikit-learn-0.22.1 -statsmodels-0.11.1 -linearmodels-4.17 -sympy-1.5 -patsy-0.5.1 Visualization library -notebook-5.7.4 -matplotlib-3.1.2 -seaborn-0.10.0 -plotly.py-4.8.1 -bokeh-2.0.1 -pyecharts-1.7.1 UI library -kivy-2.0.0 -ipywidgets-7.4.2 Game library -SDL2 -SDL2_image -SDL2_gfx -SDL2_mixer -SDL2_ttf -pysdl2-0.9.8 -pygame-2.0.1 Image processing library -Pillow-7.0.0 -scikit_image-0.16.2 -imageio-2.8.0 -networkx-2.4 -opencv_python-4.2.0.32 Network library -pycurl-7.43.0.5 -httpie-2.0.0 -requests-2.22.0 -flask-1.1.1 -django-3.0.4 Other libraries -lxml-4.4.2 -simplejson-3.17.0 -tushare-1.2.48 【Features】 -Automatic association prompts, automatic indentation, and code highlighting. -Run scripts offline and locally, support input -Built-in common scientific computing library -Support Pip to install third-party libraries (line Python libraries) -Support Jupyter NoteBook -Built-in ipynb file previewer, so you can preview quickly without starting Jupyter Notebook service -Built-in file download management, support background download, you can download many python codes and learning libraries on the Internet at any time, such as github, etc. -Support file upload, share, download, etc. (via Jupyter Notebook service), support itunes to share documents -Built-in browser, you can open Jupyter Notebook page directly in this App, or open other web pages -Support multiple documents, you can open code editors, tutorial documents, interactive interpreters, browsers, etc. in multiple tabs, so that you can read the documents and learn while writing code -Support Python interactive interpreter, allowing you to enter code while executing -Built-in many Python learning tutorials, including python, numpy, matplotlib, pandas, scipy, sklearn, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. "Auto Subscription Member Instructions" 1. Service name: consecutive year 2. If you purchase an account of an automatic subscription member, your iTunes account will be deducted 24 hours before the expiration of the monthly subscription period. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended. 3. If you need to cancel the subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select Himalaya VIP membership service to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. "Automatic Subscription Service Agreement" https://www.jianshu.com/p/47341a0a9466 "User Agreement" https://www.jianshu.com/p/8ee503e0ae6f "User Privacy Agreement" https://www.jianshu.com/p/8ee503e0ae6f — Contact and feedback — If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please contact us Email: python3ide@aliyun.com

About

CSDN

This app is a professional technical platform for developers, offering a vast collection of code resources, training courses, expert Q&A, and the latest industry news. It aims to solve programming challenges and provide reliable answers for all technical queries.

Highlights
  • Extensive code resources
  • Professional training courses
  • One-on-one expert Q&A
  • Latest industry news
  • Programming learning platform
  • Technical Q&A
Features
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CSDN——专业技术平台,成就一亿技术人。下载CSDN,您会享有全网最全代码资源、专业培训课程、一对一精品回答、最新行业资讯。 CSDN——程序员必备编程交流学习平台!解决程序员工作学习中遇到的问题,所有技术疑问都能在CSDN找到可被信赖的解答。汇聚各类技术领域专家及大牛专业解答,最新的技术开发信息解决方案和编程学习教程。 适用人群:互联网公司人士、极客、程序猿、白领、设计师、零基础编程爱好者、大学生; 主要技术方向: 【前端开发】HTML、CSS、JavaScript、 jQuery、WebApp、Node.js、Angular JS、Vue.js、Bootstrap、前端工具 【后端开发】PHP、Java、Linux、rust、Python、C、 C++、Go、C#、数据结构 【人工智能】机器学习、深度学习、计算机视觉、自然语言 【移动开发】iOS、Unity3D、Cocos2d-X 【数据处理】MysQL、MongoDB、云计算、 Oracle、大数据、SQL Server 【图像处理】Photoshop、Maya、Premiere、 ZBrush 【工具资源】Git,GitHub,VS Code, Sublime Text 「自动订阅会员说明」 1、服务名称:CSDN VIP连续包月 (1个月) 2、价格:CSDN VIP连续包月产品为88元/月 3、购买自动订阅会员的账号,会在每个月订阅期到期前24小时,从您的iTunes账户中扣费,扣费成功后顺延一个订阅周期。 4、关闭服务:您可以在苹果手机“设置”-->进入“iTunes Store与App Store"-->点击“Apple ID”,选择"查看Apple ID",进入“账户设置"页面,点击“订阅"管理自动订阅服务,如需取消,每个计费周期结束前24小时关闭即可,到期前24小时内则不再扣费。 5、服务协议: 「CSDN自动订阅服务协议」 https://blog.csdn.net/blogdevteam/article/details/118223688 「CSDN会员服务协议」 https://blog.csdn.net/blogdevteam/article/details/118223688 CSDN,致力于为中国软件开发者提供知识传播、在线学习、职业发展等全生命周期服务,并不断完善在移动端的学习体验,欢迎大家体验,提出宝贵意见~

Screenshots

Python3IDE4 screens
CSDN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSDN at 4.7 against Python3IDE's 3.2. CSDN also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 24). Python3IDE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Both are free to download. Python3IDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CSDN sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSDN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSDN has 1.7K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Python3IDE's written reviews are positive against 45% of CSDN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, CSDN weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Python3IDE versus CSDN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython3IDECSDN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (24 ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews45.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194#118 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马CSDN Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Python3IDE

All ratings24 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews610 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative53.8%

CSDN

All ratings1,693 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative49.6%

User reviews

Python3IDE

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline coding
  • 🚀 Supports multiple programming languages
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Lightweight and fast
  • 👍 Good for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior
  • 🔒 Paywall restricts functionality
  • 👎 Unstable performance
  • 👎 Lack of error reporting

CSDN

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Suggested feature: Auto-reading mode
  • 💡 Suggested feature: Double-tap to like articles
  • 🚀 Resource-rich platform for programmers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🚫 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🚫 Difficult to use without downloading the app
  • 🚫 Lack of international phone number support for registration

Bugs and requests

Python3IDE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when using certain code constructs
  • Input function does not work as expected
  • Indentation issues and unexpected behavior
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Unreliable saving and loading of files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more Python libraries
  • Improve error handling and debugging
  • Implement a dark mode
  • Allow file management and export options
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

CSDN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to load full articles on mobile web
  • App not working on older iOS versions
  • Frequent network connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add English version
  • Implement iPad landscape mode with multi-window support
  • Introduce more international phone number verification options
  • Improve search functionality and article discovery
  • Implement automatic night mode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Python3IDE

Subscriptions3
  • SixMonth subscription,3D trial3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SixMonth subscription,7D trial7 Days trial$6.996 Months
  • Annual subscription(7D trial)7 Days trial$9.491 Year
15 purchases

CSDN

Subscriptions1
  • VIP连续包月$12.991 Month
One-time14
  • OpenClaw体验包$2.99
  • 30元储值币$3.99
  • 50元储值币$6.99
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  • 68元储值币$9.99
  • 100元储值币$14.99
  • CSDN VIP 月卡$14.99
  • 128元储值币$19.99
  • C知道360天权益卡$22.99
  • 200元储值币$29.99
  • 268元储值币$39.99
  • CSDN VIP 年卡$39.99
  • 328元储值币$49.99
  • CSDN 超级VIP年卡$59.99
  • CSDN VIP两年卡$69.99

Questions

Is Python3IDE free?
Python3IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSDN free?
CSDN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python3IDE or CSDN?
CSDN is rated higher. Python3IDE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while CSDN averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Python3IDE or CSDN have ads?
CSDN shows ads; Python3IDE does not.
Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or CSDN?
Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and CSDN weekly. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on September 27, 2026 and CSDN on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Python3IDE or CSDN?
Python3IDE currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and CSDN at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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