Comparison

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition vs PyLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

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
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This is an ios python3.13 app,you can learn,code,run,debug,share python3.13 script. Python:3.13.0 OpenCV-4.11.0 scikit_learn-1.7.dev0 Numpy:2.2.0dev Pandas:3.0.0dev scipy:1.15.0dev matplotlib:3.11.0dev seaborn-0.13.2 Scrapy-2.12.0 kiwisolver-1.4.5 lxml-5.3.0 pillow-11.2.0dev requests-2.32.3 statsmodels-0.15.0.dev wrapt-1.17.2 yfinance-0.2.54 skimage-0.26.0 wordcloud-1.9.4 pydantic_core-2.27.2 jiter-0.8.2 PyPI Download Pure Python Library * * * * * Grammar highlights the learning materials to make learning easier. * * * * * Directly run code examples make it easier for you to test. * * * * * Rich and practical functions make it easier for you to use. Set learning, coding, compiling, sharing code in one. Efficient learning, happy test, easy operation. Everything is in the mastery... Come and try it!!!!!!!

About

PyLab

Learn and develop in Python on your mobile device with a full-featured IDE. Interactive, game-style courses make mastering the language fun and accessible for beginners and experienced coders alike. Write, debug, and run code anywhere.

Highlights
  • Full Python 3.11.3 support
  • Interactive game-style courses
  • Smart autocomplete
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Project management
  • Built-in console
Features
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PyLab is an app for learning and developing in Python right on your iPhone and iPad. It combines a full-featured integrated development environment (IDE) with built-in Python 3.11.3 and interactive, game-style courses for learning the language. Write code, complete lessons, find bugs, and run your programs instantly. Now you can learn to code or work on real projects anywhere. PyLab’s interactive courses help you master Python from scratch, with short lessons, hands-on exercises, and instant code checking in a fun, game-like format. They’re great for school students, university students, and anyone who wants to learn Python without boring lectures. Full Python 3.11.3 support: a stable, up-to-date version of the language. Smart autocomplete: intelligent suggestions help you write code faster. Syntax highlighting: color-coded elements make your code easy to read. Project management: create and organize projects right on your device. Built-in console: run your code and see the results instantly. Download PyLab to learn Python or build projects right from your iPhone or iPad, with game-style courses for beginners and a full-featured IDE for those who already code.

Screenshots

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition4 screens
PyLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PyLab at none against Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's 1. PyLab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Python3 IDE Fresh Edition's advantage is ratings volume (445 vs 1) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition has 445 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of PyLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 5 weeks, PyLab every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Python3 IDE Fresh Edition versus PyLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython3 IDE Fresh EditionPyLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (445 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings445 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB257 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Arseniy Manakov

Customer experience

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

All ratings426 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.1%

PyLab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Add more Python modules and libraries
  • Update to newer Python version
  • Add ability to install custom libraries
  • Add dark mode

PyLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$3.99
None

PyLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python3 IDE Fresh Edition free?
Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PyLab free?
PyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or PyLab?
PyLab is rated higher. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.6 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while PyLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or PyLab have ads?
Neither Python3 IDE Fresh Edition nor PyLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition or PyLab?
Python3 IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 5 weeks, and PyLab every 2 days. Most recently, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition was updated on October 29, 2026 and PyLab on October 29, 2026.

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