# Python3IDE vs Spck Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python3IDE | Spck Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id1357215444/reviews) | **[4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #201 | **#105** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [辉 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/959342857) | [Zeb Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507309510) |

## What reviewers say

### Python3IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #201 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


### Spck Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Gold | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Professional coding app feel
- 👍 Good for web development
- 👍 Simple and direct editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 UI has a learning curve
- 🐛 Subscription model disliked
- 🐛 Some features not in free version
- 🐛 Cannot copy and paste

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python3IDE free?

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

### Is Spck Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Python3IDE or Spck Editor?

Spck Editor is rated higher. Python3IDE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Spck Editor averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.

### Do Python3IDE or Spck Editor have ads?

Neither Python3IDE nor Spck Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or Spck Editor?

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and Spck Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on September 27, 2026 and Spck Editor on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python3IDE or Spck Editor?

Python3IDE currently peaks at #201 in the App Store charts, and Spck Editor at #105. 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.*