Comparison

Python3IDE vs Handbook for Swift

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

Handbook for Swift

Access comprehensive documentation for SwiftUI, Swift Charts, SwiftData, and more, with multilingual support and efficient search. Offers personalized tutorials and note synchronization for a streamlined learning experience.

Highlights
  • Multilingual documentation support (70+ languages)
  • Efficient filtering and navigation by module, OS, etc.
  • Localized search functionality
  • Personalized Swift learning tutorials
  • Export documentation to Markdown
  • iCloud note synchronization
Features
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Provide documentation for SwiftUI, Swift Charts, SwiftData, visionOS, XcodeKit, Swift, The Swift Programming Language, etc. [Core Features] 1. Multilingual Support: Covers major languages worldwide to meet the needs of diverse users. English, العربية, Català, 繁體中文(香港), 简体中文, 繁體中文, Hrvatski, Čeština, Dansk, Nederlands, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), Suomi, Français, Français (Canada), Deutsch, Ελληνικά, עברית, हिन्दी, Magyar, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, Bahasa Melayu, Norsk bokmål, Polski, Português (Brasil), Português (Portugal), Română, Русский, Slovenčina, Español, Español (Latinoamérica), Svenska, ไทย, Türkçe, Українська, Tiếng Việt ...(70+ languages) 2. Efficient Filtering and Navigation: Quickly locate the documentation you need by module, document type, API status, operating system, and code snippets. 3. Localized Search: Search in your own language for more direct access to information. 4. Personalized Tutorials: Provides a beginner-friendly Swift learning path suitable for developers of all levels. 5. Document Export: Export documentation to Markdown format for easy sharing. 6. Notes Feature: Supports iCloud note synchronization to keep your notes secure and private. Our goal is to simplify your learning process, making Swift development easier than ever before. [Professional Version] - Weekly Plan: Use all professional features for a week - Monthly Plan: Use all professional features for a month - Annual Plan: Use all professional features for a year - Lifetime Use: One-time payment for lifetime use - More Filters and Local Language Search: Unlock useful features. User Agreement: https://tapfeng.com/user-agreement/ Privacy Policy: https://tapfeng.com/privacy-policy/ [Contact and Feedback] For any questions or suggestions about the product, feel free to contact us: Email: tapfeng@tapfeng.com

Screenshots

Python3IDE4 screens
Handbook for Swift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handbook for Swift at 100% against Python3IDE's 33%. Handbook for Swift also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Python3IDE's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Handbook for Swift sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, Handbook for Swift every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Python3IDE versus Handbook for Swift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython3IDEHandbook for Swift
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马Beijing Tapfeng Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Python3IDE

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

Handbook for Swift

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Handbook for Swift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Handbook for Swift

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Filter&Search$0.99
  • LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Python3IDE free?
Python3IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handbook for Swift free?
Handbook for Swift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Python3IDE or Handbook for Swift have ads?
Neither Python3IDE nor Handbook for Swift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or Handbook for Swift?
Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and Handbook for Swift every 10 days. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Handbook for Swift on September 21, 2026.

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