# Pyto IDE vs Replit

The clearest difference is rating: Replit at 4.7 against Pyto IDE's 3.7. Replit also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 35%) and ratings volume (21K vs 995). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Replit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Replit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replit has 21K ratings behind it against 995, 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 59% of Replit's.

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, Replit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyto IDE | Replit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews) | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 995 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 | **#1** |
| Size | 922 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) | [Replit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614022295) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyto IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #51 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


### Replit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #4 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build and deploy apps, websites, and games directly from your phone. Utilize AI to generate projects from natural language prompts, collaborate in real-time, and host your creations instantly with zero setup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

**Highlights:** Build apps with natural language AI, Instant zero-setup hosting, Real-time multiplayer collaboration, Create in any language/framework, Clone and remix millions of projects, Custom domain setup, Integrated authentication and databases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Replit Core | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core | $219.99 | per year |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $219.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick & easy to use
- 🚀 Accelerates development
- 👍 Comprehensive mobile IDE
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and lags
- 🔋 High resource usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 👎 Lacks features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Unreliable file management and saving
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and frameworks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve code editor functionality
- Provide more tutorials and learning resources
- Enhance collaboration and team features
- Add offline/local development capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyto IDE free?

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

### Is Replit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pyto IDE or Replit?

Replit is rated higher. Pyto IDE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Replit averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Pyto IDE or Replit have ads?

Neither Pyto IDE nor Replit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyto IDE or Replit?

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, and Replit fortnightly. Most recently, Pyto IDE was updated on September 30, 2026 and Replit on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pyto IDE or Replit?

Pyto IDE currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Replit at #1. 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.*
