# Carnets vs Python Editor App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carnets at 78% against Python Editor App's 20%. Carnets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Python Editor App's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 316) and chart position (#21 vs #88). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Carnets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carnets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Editor App has 6.5K ratings behind it against 316, 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 20% of Python Editor App's.

Carnets ships an update monthly, Python Editor App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carnets | Python Editor App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949/reviews)** | [4.1 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 316 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#21** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) | [Andromeda Corp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745089768) |

## What reviewers say

### Carnets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnets-jupyter/id1450994949)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for coding on iPad
- 👍 Convenient for learning and coding on the go
- 🚀 Works just like Jupyter Notebook on desktop
- 👍 Helpful for self-learning Python
- 👍 Useful for data science and machine learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating
- 🔒 Unauthorized access to photo library
- 🐛 Issues with importing certain libraries like SciPy and Scikit-learn

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with saving and loading notebooks
- Problems with running scripts and notebooks
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- 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


### Python Editor App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-app/id1672453872)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #113 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Premium Pro W | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Py Editor Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great mobile Python IDE
- 📚 Helpful built-in learning resources
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 No free trial or limited functionality
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to close subscription popup
- 🚫 Unusable without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Typing issues and keyboard problems
- Inability to run certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for third-party modules
- Improve cursor control and editing capabilities
- Provide option to disable review prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carnets free?

Carnets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Python Editor App free?

Python Editor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carnets or Python Editor App?

Carnets is rated higher. Carnets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Python Editor App averages 4.1 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Carnets or Python Editor App have ads?

Neither Carnets nor Python Editor App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carnets or Python Editor App?

Carnets ships an update monthly, and Python Editor App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Carnets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Python Editor App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Carnets or Python Editor App?

Carnets currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Python Editor App at #21. 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.*