# CodeSnack IDE vs Carnets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carnets at none against CodeSnack IDE's 12. Carnets also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 68%). CodeSnack IDE's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 316). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeSnack IDE sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Carnets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carnets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 316 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of CodeSnack IDE's written reviews are positive against 78% of Carnets's.

CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, Carnets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeSnack IDE | Carnets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesnack-ide/id1397424959/reviews) | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 316 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #183 | **#97** |
| Size | 56 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobibean, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142567045) | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeSnack IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesnack-ide/id1397424959)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #187 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile IDE allows you to write, run, and deploy code on your device. It offers AI-powered features for project creation, bug fixing, and code explanation, supporting 18 programming languages and various project templates.

**Highlights:** AI-generated project creation, Smart bug detection and fixes, Code explanation and Q&A, Write and run code like on PC/Mac, Develop web and mobile apps, Install dependencies via Linux terminal, Supports 18 programming languages

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $15.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium (6 months) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro (annual, introductory) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro (annual limited offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Core | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro (annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent IDE for mobile
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Supports multiple programming languages
- 👍 Great for beginners and quick coding
- 👍 Organized and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🐛 Inconsistent library and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to paste into terminal
- Screens randomly darkening
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices and OS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for more programming languages
- Improve offline functionality and local file storage
- Implement better version control and GitHub integration
- Allow more customization options for themes and settings
- Enhance terminal and console functionality


### Carnets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for creating and running code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It includes pre-installed scientific packages and allows for offline use, making it ideal for education and research.

**Highlights:** Standalone Jupyter notebook implementation, Embedded Python interpreter, Offline functionality, Pre-installed scientific packages, Supports Jupyterlab, Package installation via %pip, Notebook sharing and opening

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for coding on iPad
- 👍 Convenient for learning and coding on the go
- 🚀 Works just like Jupyter Notebook on desktop
- 👍 Helpful for self-learning Python
- 👍 Useful for data science and machine learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating
- 🔒 Unauthorized access to photo library
- 🐛 Issues with importing certain libraries like SciPy and Scikit-learn

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with saving and loading notebooks
- Problems with running scripts and notebooks
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for SciPy, Scikit-learn, and other scientific computing libraries
- Improve file management and integration with cloud storage services
- Implement split-screen or multi-window support
- Add more keyboard shortcuts and customization options
- Improve error handling and provide more detailed error messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeSnack IDE free?

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

### Is Carnets free?

Carnets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CodeSnack IDE or Carnets?

Carnets is rated higher. CodeSnack IDE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Carnets averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

### Do CodeSnack IDE or Carnets have ads?

Neither CodeSnack IDE nor Carnets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeSnack IDE or Carnets?

CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carnets monthly. Most recently, CodeSnack IDE was updated on September 28, 2026 and Carnets on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CodeSnack IDE or Carnets?

CodeSnack IDE currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Carnets at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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