Comparison

Python3IDE vs BB Run

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

BB Run

Features
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BB Run keeps your whole dev workflow one click away — right in the menu bar. Start a build, stop a run, or jump back to any open Xcode workspace without switching apps. BB Run quietly records every run and turns them into trends you can actually use. WHAT YOU GET • Menu-bar control — run, stop and bring to front any open Xcode workspace • Pick the destination (simulator or your Mac) before you launch • Automatic run history — every launch logged with time and result • Trends & charts — daily / weekly / monthly run counts, durations and a project leaderboard • Projects pane — pin, hide and reorder; last run at a glance • BB Run for iPhone — projects and trends in your pocket, synced over iCloud • 10 languages, light & dark themes PRIVACY FIRST No analytics, no tracking, no servers. Your history lives on your Mac and in your own iCloud. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription, no in-app purchases. Buy once — works on Mac and iPhone.

Screenshots

Python3IDE4 screens
BB Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BB Run at every 2 weeks against Python3IDE's every 2 months. Python3IDE's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 BB Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, BB Run every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Python3IDE versus BB Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython3IDEBB Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马彬 景

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

BB Run

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
1 purchases

BB Run

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Python3IDE free?
Python3IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BB Run free?
BB Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Python3IDE or BB Run have ads?
Neither Python3IDE nor BB Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python3IDE or BB Run?
Python3IDE ships an update every 2 months, and BB Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Python3IDE was updated on October 26, 2026 and BB Run on October 26, 2026.

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