# Pyto IDE vs PixelsMeasure

The clearest difference is rating: Pyto IDE at 3.7 against PixelsMeasure's 1.0. Pyto IDE also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 2) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). 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 PixelsMeasure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pyto IDE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyto IDE has 1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 25% of PixelsMeasure's.

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, PixelsMeasure fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyto IDE | PixelsMeasure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelsmeasure/id1638740542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 25.0% 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 | **#47** | — |
| Size | 922 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) | [东东 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637022692) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyto IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### PixelsMeasure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelsmeasure/id1638740542)

This tool offers precise on-screen measurements for design and analysis. It features distance and object measurement, alignment tools, and screenshot capture for efficient workflow. A free trial is available, with options for basic free features or a lifetime purchase.

**Highlights:** Distance Measurement, Object Measurement, Cross Mode Alignment, Tolerance Mode, Screenshot Capture, Pin Dimensions, Undo/Redo Functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyto IDE free?

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

### Is PixelsMeasure free?

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

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

Pyto IDE is rated higher. Pyto IDE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while PixelsMeasure averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pyto IDE or PixelsMeasure have ads?

Neither Pyto IDE nor PixelsMeasure shows ads.

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

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, and PixelsMeasure fortnightly. Most recently, Pyto IDE was updated on November 2, 2026 and PixelsMeasure on November 3, 2026.

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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.*