# Pyto IDE vs PyLab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PyLab at 100% against Pyto IDE's 35%. PyLab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Pyto IDE's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyto IDE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

PyLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyto IDE has 1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of PyLab's.

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, PyLab every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyto IDE | PyLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyto-ide/id1436650069/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylab/id6819350183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 922 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Develobile S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212021727) | [Arseniy Manakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819350185) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyto IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #49 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


### PyLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pylab/id6819350183)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyto IDE free?

Pyto 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, Pyto IDE or PyLab?

PyLab is rated higher. Pyto IDE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while PyLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pyto IDE or PyLab have ads?

Neither Pyto IDE nor PyLab shows ads.

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

Pyto IDE ships an update every 8 days, and PyLab every 2 days. Most recently, Pyto IDE was updated on October 29, 2026 and PyLab on October 29, 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.*