Comparison

Carnets vs PyPie for Python

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Carnets

This app offers a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for creating and running code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It includes pre-installed scientific packages and allows for offline use, making it ideal for education and research.

Highlights
  • Standalone Jupyter notebook implementation
  • Embedded Python interpreter
  • Offline functionality
  • Pre-installed scientific packages
  • Supports Jupyterlab
  • Package installation via %pip
  • Notebook sharing and opening
Features
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Jupyter notebooks are a powerful tool used in education and research. You can write small snippets of Python code and observe the result on screen, combine with paragraphs of text, using Markdown. Carnets provides a complete, stand-alone, implementation of Jupyter notebooks. Everything runs on your device, using the embedded Python interpreter; you do not need an internet connection. You can chose between Jupyter notebooks and the more advance Jupyterlab using Settings. Numpy, Sympy, Matplotlib, Pandas, lxml, bokeh, nbextensions (including ipywidgets) and many other packages are pre-installed. To see the full list of installed packages, type "%pip list" in a code window. You can add more packages using "%pip install packageName", but only if they are pure Python. If you need scipy, seaborn or scikit-learn, please use our other App, "Carnets - Jupyter (with scipy)". You can share your notebooks with other apps and also open notebooks or directories managed by other apps. Partial list of installed packages: astropy, babel, bokeh, cryptography, cvxopt, Fiona, geopandas, geopy, lxml, matplotlib, numpy, openCV, pandas, pillow, pyFFTW, pyproj, rasterio, regex, shapely, sympy, wordcloud.

About

PyPie for Python

Learn Python programming with an integrated editor, example code, algorithm tutorials, and concise micro-lectures. This app helps you compile and run Python code offline, understand core concepts with visual aids, and solve complex problems with provided solutions.

Highlights
  • Integrated Python editor and compiler
  • Offline code compilation and execution
  • Example code with explanations
  • Data structure and algorithm tutorials
  • Micro-lectures on essential knowledge points
  • Review questions after lessons
Features
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PyPie - Python is as good as Pie Run Python code on your phone and learn various Python courses PyPie is an app that helps you learn Python better and faster. It mainly includes the following features: 1. Editor Integrated with the Python compiler, supporting offline compilation and execution of Python code 2. Examples Provides example code for the core knowledge points of the Python language, paired with illustrations for a more vivid learning experience 3. Algorithms & Solutions Data structures and algorithm analysis tutorials lead you into a deeper world of computer science, featuring 150+ curated algorithm solutions with Python code examples 4. Tutorials Micro-courses condense the essential knowledge points of the Python language for explanation, with after-class review questions provided The classic learning tutorial "A Byte of Python" is adapted from [A Byte of Python](https://bop.mol.uno/) Chinese version, licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike International 4.0 (CC BY-SA Intl. 4.0)](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The Python version used by the app is Python 3.14 (BeeWare Python-Apple-support 3.14-b10 pre-compiled XCFramework), and all code has been tested and verified. Privacy Policy: https://devler.cn/en/privacy Terms of Service: https://devler.cn/en/agreement

Screenshots

Carnets4 screens
PyPie for Python4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carnets at none against PyPie for Python's 2. Carnets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (316 vs 37). PyPie for Python's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PyPie for Python sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Carnets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyPie for Python holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnets has 316 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Carnets's written reviews are positive against 81% of PyPie for Python's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carnets ships an update monthly, PyPie for Python every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Carnets versus PyPie for Python: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarnetsPyPie for Python
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (316 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better37
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#93 — better#117
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB208 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNicolas Holzschuch雷 戴

Customer experience

Carnets

All ratings316 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.8%

PyPie for Python

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

Carnets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with saving and loading notebooks
  • Problems with running scripts and notebooks
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for SciPy, Scikit-learn, and other scientific computing libraries
  • Improve file management and integration with cloud storage services
  • Implement split-screen or multi-window support
  • Add more keyboard shortcuts and customization options
  • Improve error handling and provide more detailed error messages

PyPie for Python

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carnets

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PyPie for Python

Subscriptions1
  • Get Pro Monthly$0.291 Month
One-time1
  • Get Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Carnets free?
Carnets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PyPie for Python free?
PyPie for Python is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carnets or PyPie for Python?
PyPie for Python is rated higher. Carnets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while PyPie for Python averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Carnets or PyPie for Python have ads?
PyPie for Python shows ads; Carnets does not.
Which is updated more often, Carnets or PyPie for Python?
Carnets ships an update monthly, and PyPie for Python every 2 weeks. Most recently, Carnets was updated on September 24, 2026 and PyPie for Python on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Carnets or PyPie for Python?
Carnets currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and PyPie for Python at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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