# Python3IDE vs Carnets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carnets at 78% against Python3IDE's 33%. Carnets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python3IDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Carnets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carnets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnets has 316 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 78% of Carnets's.

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, Carnets monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python3IDE | Carnets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id1357215444/reviews) | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **316** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#95** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [辉 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/959342857) | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) |

## What reviewers say

### Python3IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id1357215444)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SixMonth subscription,3D trial | $1.99 | per month |
| SixMonth subscription,7D trial | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription(7D trial) | $9.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Carnets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for creating and running code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It includes pre-installed scientific packages and allows for offline use, making it ideal for education and research.

**Highlights:** Standalone Jupyter notebook implementation, Embedded Python interpreter, Offline functionality, Pre-installed scientific packages, Supports Jupyterlab, Package installation via %pip, Notebook sharing and opening

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for coding on iPad
- 👍 Convenient for learning and coding on the go
- 🚀 Works just like Jupyter Notebook on desktop
- 👍 Helpful for self-learning Python
- 👍 Useful for data science and machine learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating
- 🔒 Unauthorized access to photo library
- 🐛 Issues with importing certain libraries like SciPy and Scikit-learn

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with saving and loading notebooks
- Problems with running scripts and notebooks
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for SciPy, Scikit-learn, and other scientific computing libraries
- Improve file management and integration with cloud storage services
- Implement split-screen or multi-window support
- Add more keyboard shortcuts and customization options
- Improve error handling and provide more detailed error messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python3IDE free?

Python3IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carnets free?

Carnets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Python3IDE or Carnets?

Carnets is rated higher. Python3IDE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Carnets averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

### Do Python3IDE or Carnets have ads?

Neither Python3IDE nor Carnets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or Carnets?

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and Carnets monthly. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Carnets on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python3IDE or Carnets?

Python3IDE currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Carnets at #95. 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.*