# Python3IDE vs Code Pocket

The clearest difference is update cadence: Code Pocket at every 3 weeks against Python3IDE's every 2 months. Python3IDE's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python3IDE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Code Pocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, Code Pocket every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python3IDE | Code Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id1357215444/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **27** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [辉 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/959342857) | [佩佩 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786512031) |

## What reviewers say

### Python3IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #200 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


### Code Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-pocket-coding-agent/id6806752106)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pocket Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Code Pocket Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python3IDE free?

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

### Is Code Pocket free?

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

### Do Python3IDE or Code Pocket have ads?

Neither Python3IDE nor Code Pocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or Code Pocket?

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and Code Pocket every 3 weeks. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Code Pocket on October 29, 2026.

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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.*
