iSH Shell vs Python Editor App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSH Shell
Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.
- Linux-like shell environment
- File editing with sed and cat
- File manipulation
- Command-line operations
- Pocket Linux experience
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A Linux-like shell on iOS. You can edit files with sed and cat, move them around, and more! https://github.com/ish-app/ish/
Python Editor App
Code and run Python 3 scripts directly on your iOS device with a feature-rich editor. Enjoy syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, and AI-powered code assistance. Optimize your workflow with multi-window support and background script execution.
- Create, edit, and run Python 3 scripts
- Syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion
- AI-powered code assistant
- Multi-window support
- Background script execution
- Reusable code snippets
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Introducing the ultimate Python editor for iOS! Enjoy a powerful, easy-to-use environment for coding in Python right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you’re new to coding or an experienced developer, you’ll love the intuitive interface and feature-packed design that makes programming simple and efficient. With our Python editor, you can create, edit, and run Python scripts directly on iOS. Features include syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, and code completion, helping you write clean, error-free code. A built-in library of reusable snippets—plus the option to create your own—makes development faster than ever. Designed to take full advantage of iOS, the app supports Liquid Glass API for a fluid, responsive coding experience, along with multi-window support, letting you work on multiple files or scripts side by side. Use touch gestures to navigate, split your screen to view code and console simultaneously, and keep scripts running in the background while you multitask. And now, with the integrated Code Assistant, you can generate, refine, and debug Python code with AI-powered suggestions—directly inside the editor. After a 3-day free trial, a subscription unlocks the complete experience: - DeelSeek Integration (with your API key) - DeelSeek Code Assistant - Liquid Glass API & Multi-window support - Editor customization - Beautiful themes - Complete Python guidebook - Python learning resources Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/85758827 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSH Shell at 80% against Python Editor App's 20%. iSH Shell also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Python Editor App's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position 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
Both are free to download. Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iSH Shell asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSH Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Editor App has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iSH Shell's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's.
iSH Shell ships an update every 3 weeks, Python Editor App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSH Shell | Python Editor App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.1 (6.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 6.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #17 | #17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Theodore Dubois | Andromeda Corp LTD |
Customer experience
iSH Shell
Python Editor App
User reviews
iSH Shell
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent Linux environment
- 👍 Great for SSH and network utilities
- 💡 Allows running Linux apps on iOS
- 🔒 Secure and sandboxed
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery intensive
- ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
- ⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies
Python Editor App
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Great mobile Python IDE
- 📚 Helpful built-in learning resources
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
Room to improve
- 💰 Aggressive paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 No free trial or limited functionality
- 🙅♀️ Inability to close subscription popup
- 🚫 Unusable without paid subscription
Bugs and requests
iSH Shell
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cursor focus issues
- Incompatibility with certain commands and packages
- Mounting issues with iOS file system
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more Linux distributions
- Improve performance and stability
- Implement GUI support
- Add shortcuts and automation features
Python Editor App
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Typing issues and keyboard problems
- Inability to run certain file types
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for third-party modules
- Improve cursor control and editing capabilities
- Provide option to disable review prompts
In-app purchases
iSH Shell
No in-app purchases
Python Editor App
- Code Premium Pro W$2.997 Days
- Py Editor Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Code Premium$49.991 Year
