# Pyto IDE vs Face Mesh

The clearest difference is price: Pyto IDE at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. Pyto IDE also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (995 vs 16). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pyto IDE is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pyto IDE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyto IDE has 995 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Pyto IDE's written reviews are positive against 33% of Face Mesh's.

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, Face Mesh every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyto IDE | Face Mesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #173 |
| Size | 922 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyto IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #43 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

**Highlights:** Python 3.10 Interpreter, C/C++ Compiler, Code Editor with Completion, Terminal with UNIX Commands, Graphical Interface Builder, Debugging Support, Shortcuts and Picture in Picture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lite Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Python development on iOS
- 👍 Supports many Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy
- 💡 Integrates well with Shortcuts and Apple Watch
- 👍 Paid version offers good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface and poor documentation
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription/trial
- 💰 Paid-only access to core functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to run scripts after a few executions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Paywall issues - app asking to repurchase after prior purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved code editor with better keyboard support
- Ability to read/write external files (CSV, TXT, etc.)
- Support for more Python libraries like Selenium, Tensorflow
- Longer trial period for new users


### Face Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

**Highlights:** Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh, Tap to select/deselect individual vertices, Select face outline and eyes, Export index arrays, Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyto IDE free?

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

### Is Face Mesh free?

Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pyto IDE or Face Mesh?

Pyto IDE is rated higher. Pyto IDE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Face Mesh averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pyto IDE or Face Mesh have ads?

Neither Pyto IDE nor Face Mesh shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyto IDE or Face Mesh?

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, and Face Mesh every 38 months. Most recently, Pyto IDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Face Mesh on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pyto IDE or Face Mesh?

Pyto IDE currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Face Mesh at #173. 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.*