# Python3 IDE Fresh Edition vs GitHub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition at 88% against GitHub's 63%. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). GitHub's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 426) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 63% of GitHub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 5 weeks, GitHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python3 IDE Fresh Edition | GitHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775/reviews) | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 426 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #101 | **#2** |
| Size | 497 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) |

## What reviewers say

### Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn, code, run, and debug Python 3.13 scripts directly on your iOS device. This app provides a comprehensive environment with essential libraries pre-installed, making it easy to test and share your code.

**Highlights:** Learn Python 3.13, Code and run scripts, Debug Python code, Share Python scripts, Includes popular libraries (OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas), Grammar highlighting, Direct code execution

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Convenient functions | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, doesn't ask for money
- 👍 Fantastic, everything already installed
- 👍 Best of the best
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent, works fast with a convenient interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Debug mode can't be turned off
- 🐛 Some libraries can't be installed
- 🐛 Font is annoying
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Python 3
- 🐛 Doesn't work with f-strings

**Reported bugs**

- Debug mode can't be turned off
- Doesn't work with Python 3
- Doesn't work with f-strings
- Crashes when using certain modules

**Requested features**

- Add more Python modules and libraries
- Update to newer Python version
- Add ability to install custom libraries
- Add dark mode


### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #3 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python3 IDE Fresh Edition free?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GitHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or GitHub?

GitHub is rated higher. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while GitHub averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or GitHub have ads?

Neither Python3 IDE Fresh Edition nor GitHub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or GitHub?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 5 weeks, and GitHub weekly. Most recently, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition was updated on September 24, 2026 and GitHub on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or GitHub?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and GitHub at #2. 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.*