Python3IDE vs Spck Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Spck Editor
A mobile code editor for JavaScript projects, offering Git integration and intelligent code completion for multiple languages. It allows for editing, committing, and running code directly on your device, with AI coding assistance.
- JS Sandbox for on-the-go coding
- Git client for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab
- Intelligent code completion (HTML, JS, CSS)
- Local file access and project search
- AI Coding Assistants
- Integrated JS Console
- Syntax validation
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Code anywhere. Deploy from your pocket. Spck Editor brings a full professional development workflow to iOS — with AI pair programming, remote CLI access, and deep Git integration built right in. Learn by Doing with JavaScript Labs Explore a curated collection of interactive coding labs and prebuilt project templates — from games to UI components to algorithms. Fork any lab instantly, experiment freely, and publish your own. The fastest way to learn JavaScript hands-on, on the go. Kickstart Projects with Templates Skip the boilerplate. Choose from ready-made project templates across popular frameworks and patterns, tweak them to your needs, and ship — all from your phone. Remote Development, Reimagined Connect to your home machine or cloud server via the Remote CLI. Browse, edit, and run your real project files over a secure relay — then preview your running dev server directly inside the app with the built-in Browser Proxy. Your full stack, in your hands. AI That Actually Codes With You Stuck on a bug? Need boilerplate fast? Spck Editor integrates AI coding assistants powered by the latest models to generate, explain, and refactor code right inside your editor — no copy-paste, no context switching. Professional Git Workflow Clone from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or any remote. Commit, push, pull, branch, merge, and review logs — a complete Git interface without leaving the app. Your entire version history, always with you. Intelligent Code Editing - Advanced code completion for JavaScript, TypeScript & CSS - Context-sensitive hints and inline documentation - Syntax validation as you type - Keyword completion for 20+ languages - HTML, CSS & JS code snippets Built for Mobile Coding - Dynamic keyboard optimized for JS, HTML & CSS - Extra navigation row for cursor control and brackets - Integrated JS console for instant feedback - Project-wide search with file filters - Local file access Light & Dark themes | JavaScript Labs | Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages Terms of Use: https://spck.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spck Editor at 4.1 against Python3IDE's 3.2. Spck Editor also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Python3IDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Spck Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spck Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Python3IDE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spck Editor's.
Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, Spck Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Python3IDE | Spck Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (24 ratings) | 4.1 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #201 | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辉 马 | Zeb Zhao |
Customer experience
Python3IDE
Spck Editor
User reviews
Python3IDE
From 24 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Spck Editor
From 52 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Professional coding app feel
- 👍 Good for web development
- 👍 Simple and direct editor
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 UI has a learning curve
- 🐛 Subscription model disliked
- 🐛 Some features not in free version
- 🐛 Cannot copy and paste
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
Spck Editor
Reported bugs
33 issues- App crashes on sign-in/GitHub connection
- Editor crashes when signing in
- Browser crashes on React JS
- Console not responding
- App crashes when trying to import files
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- Typing characters like "{" doesn't show up immediately
- Preview shows a white screen
- Cannot connect to GitHub, app closes
- App crashes and returns to springboard when logging into GitHub
- App closes automatically after installation
- Cannot copy and paste from previous code
- App closes on iPad mini 3
- Launch button not activated
- Python not working
- Cannot run code, only existing programs
- Keyboard doesn't register keystrokes on phone
- Cursor movement and text replacement issues with Chinese keyboard
- App crashes on large Git repos
- Syntax highlighting randomly stops working for JS
- App does not reopen after crashing
- Cannot save documents
- Cannot open terminal documents in write mode
- Left pane is horrific UX
- Cannot get to projects page after opening a project
- Python not running
- Cannot write code, sometimes doesn't work
- App shows only logo and no response on iOS 10.3.4
- Cannot enter entire text when typing a paragraph
- Text insertion not working
- Code writing is failing, jumps lines
- Cannot steal code from GitHub
- Cannot get app to work
- Login prompt appears but buttons don't lead to login page
Requested features
16 requests- Add Kotlin file support (.kt)
- Enable "drag spacebar to move cursor" (iOS feature)
- Add more coding languages (C++, etc.)
- Add desktop/tablet view for HTML preview
- Add server management support (Node.js, Python, etc.)
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- Add extensions
- Add tutorial section for UI
- Add FTP/SFTP support
- Add minimap like Sublime editor
- Add Node.js support
- Add readonly mode
- Add new fonts
- Add browser preview
- Add Chinese candidate word support
- Add mouse support for tablet mode
- Add terminal for console.log() visibility
In-app purchases
Python3IDE
- 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
Spck Editor
- Supporter$1.991 Month
- Gold$4.991 Month









