Comparison

CodeSnack IDE vs PyLab

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

Head to head
About

CodeSnack IDE

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
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A real IDE on your phone and tablet, with an AI Agent that works inside your own Cloud Container. Ask the Agent for a change. It edits, runs and tests. You review every step and Undo any Task. Write, run and debug in 18 languages, in a Linux terminal that installs anything. Start from a Template or an example, keep your Projects on every device. AI AGENT Describe the task. The Agent edits your files, runs the code and fixes what breaks, inside your Cloud Container, where you see every file and every command. Build does the work. Plan writes the steps first. Teach me coaches you while you write the code yourself. Hold the mic and say the task. Get a notification when a Task is done or needs you. Generate a whole Project from one description. PLAN FIRST, UNDO ANY TASK Read the plan before the Agent touches a file. Every Task is one Undo away. CODE EDITOR AND RUN Open a file, press Run, read the console. The compiler or interpreter for your language is already installed. Autocompletion and linting come from real language servers. A REAL LINUX TERMINAL Ubuntu with apt, npm, pip and whatever else you install. It stays installed in your Cloud Container. PROJECTS AND TEMPLATES 50+ Templates: React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Express, Django, Laravel, Ionic, React Native, Blazor, and a plain starter for every language. PREVIEW Run a web Project and open it in the in-app Browser, with Pro. GIT Clone, commit, push and pull, with Pro. LEARN BY EXAMPLE 1,600+ runnable examples, 1,000+ of them free. Open one, run it, change it, or ask the Agent to teach you. ON EVERY DEVICE A hardware keyboard with VS Code, IntelliJ and Xcode Keymaps. A tablet layout with panels you arrange. Your Projects live in one Cloud Container, so you pick up where you left off on a phone, a tablet or in a web browser. 18 LANGUAGES Java, Python, C, C++, C#, Dart, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shell, Swift, Ruby, Go, Kotlin, Lua, Haskell, Rust, Scala. FREE, PRO AND CREDITS Free: the code editor, Run, the Linux terminal with package installs, 1,000+ examples, the free Templates, the Agent on the Standard model with 100 Starter credits, and Generate with AI Agent. Pro: a Cloud Container with up to 4 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 8 GB disk (4× the free one), Docker, GUI apps over VNC, the in-app Browser, Git, SFTP upload, keyboard toolbar customization, two more editor themes, every example and every Template, 500 credits a month and the Smart model. Credits: Agent Tasks spend credits. Every account gets 100 Starter credits once, Pro adds 500 a month, and credit Packs are sold in the app. Bring your own API key and Tasks on it spend no credits. Terms of Service: https://www.codesnack-ide.com/terms-of-services Privacy Policy: https://www.codesnack-ide.com/privacy-policy Discord: https://discord.gg/FKmzpuqUnZ

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

CodeSnack IDE4 screens
PyLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PyLab at 5.0 against CodeSnack IDE's 4.4. PyLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). CodeSnack IDE's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and chart position (#113 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. CodeSnack IDE sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeSnack IDE has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of CodeSnack IDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of PyLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 5 days, PyLab every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CodeSnack IDE versus PyLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeSnack IDEPyLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobibean, LLCArseniy Manakov

Customer experience

CodeSnack IDE

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative20.8%

PyLab

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

Bugs and requests

CodeSnack IDE

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

PyLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

CodeSnack IDE

Subscriptions12
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Core$4.991 Month
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  • Advanced$15.991 Month
  • Ultimate$19.991 Month
  • Premium (6 months)$29.996 Months
  • Pro (annual, introductory)$29.991 Year
  • Premium (annual)$39.991 Year
  • Pro (annual limited offer)$39.991 Year
  • Core$44.991 Year
  • Pro (annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Advanced$143.991 Year
None

PyLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeSnack IDE free?
CodeSnack IDE 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, CodeSnack IDE or PyLab?
PyLab is rated higher. CodeSnack IDE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PyLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CodeSnack IDE or PyLab have ads?
Neither CodeSnack IDE nor PyLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeSnack IDE or PyLab?
CodeSnack IDE ships an update every 5 days, and PyLab every 2 days. Most recently, CodeSnack IDE was updated on October 29, 2026 and PyLab on October 29, 2026.

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