Python3IDE vs Python3 Charm
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
Python3 Charm
This app allows you to develop and run Python 3 code on your mobile device. It includes a basic Python environment, code highlighting, and support for PyPI modules. Learn machine learning, deep learning, and data science with built-in courses.
- Python 3 execution on mobile
- Code highlighting
- PyPI module support with pip
- Machine learning & deep learning courses
- Console output and input
- Customizable themes and font size
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Python3 Charm is a software development tool that supports and runs Python3 on mobile devices, with built-in integration of Python basic environment. Professional mobile phone programming development software. Rich in programming foundation, machine learning, deep learning, data science and other courses. Function introduction: Code highlight, more intuitive Support split screen display in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, support the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size settings, moving cursor, easy to read, easy to operate Support PyPI module, built-in integrated pip function ------------------------------------------------ Python3 Charm Advanced Version: 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of PyPI function】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Python3 Charm at 4.4 against Python3IDE's 3.2. Python3 Charm also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 33%) and ratings volume (303 vs 24). Python3IDE's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Python3 Charm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Python3 Charm holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python3 Charm has 303 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 52% of Python3 Charm's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Python3IDE | Python3 Charm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (24 ratings) | 4.4 (303 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 303 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辉 马 | Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Python3IDE
Python3 Charm
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
Python3 Charm
From 303 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good for learning Python
- 👍 Great code editor
- 👍 Suitable for programmers switching to Python
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 Very good app
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires payment for full use
- 💰 Limited free usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Money grab
- 💰 Useless without premium
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
Python3 Charm
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot download many libraries
- Syntax highlighting issues
- App crashes on startup
- Numpy library not working
- Cannot share code to other sites
Requested features
5 requests- Import/export local files
- Add more free features
- More libraries available
- Explanation/tutorial for complex app
- API or source code library for Python
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
Python3 Charm
- Python3 Charm Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
Questions
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