# Python3 IDE Fresh Edition vs Python Editor App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition at 88% against Python Editor App's 20%. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Python Editor App's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 426) and chart position (#22 vs #101). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Editor App has 6.5K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python3 IDE Fresh Edition | Python Editor App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775/reviews)** | [4.1 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 426 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #101 | **#22** |
| Size | 497 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Andromeda Corp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745089768) |

## 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


### Python Editor App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #112 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Code and run Python 3 scripts directly on your iOS device with a feature-rich editor. Enjoy syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, and AI-powered code assistance. Optimize your workflow with multi-window support and background script execution.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and run Python 3 scripts, Syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, AI-powered code assistant, Multi-window support, Background script execution, Reusable code snippets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Premium Pro W | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Py Editor Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great mobile Python IDE
- 📚 Helpful built-in learning resources
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 No free trial or limited functionality
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to close subscription popup
- 🚫 Unusable without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Typing issues and keyboard problems
- Inability to run certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for third-party modules
- Improve cursor control and editing capabilities
- Provide option to disable review prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python3 IDE Fresh Edition free?

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

### Is Python Editor App free?

Python Editor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or Python Editor App?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while Python Editor App averages 4.1 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or Python Editor App have ads?

Neither Python3 IDE Fresh Edition nor Python Editor App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or Python Editor App?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 5 weeks, and Python Editor App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition was updated on September 24, 2026 and Python Editor App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or Python Editor App?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Python Editor App at #22. 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.*