# Python IDE & Jupyter vs Apps Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Connect at none against Python IDE & Jupyter's 1. Apps Connect also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Python IDE & Jupyter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 219). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python IDE & Jupyter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apps Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Python IDE & Jupyter against 4.5 for Apps Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Python IDE & Jupyter's written reviews are positive against 61% of Apps Connect's.

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update weekly, Apps Connect monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | Apps Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews)** | [4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #19 | **#13** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #160 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full-featured Python coding environment for mobile devices. It supports both Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks, offering offline execution, code completion, and access to popular data science libraries.

**Highlights:** Python script and Jupyter notebook support, Offline code execution, Code completion and console, File and folder navigation, Data science library integration, Package management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Juno Pro Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful Python app for iPhone and iPad
- 🚀 Excellent for data science and machine learning
- 🚀 Impressive Jupyter notebook performance
- 👍 Sleek and elegant interface
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full functionality
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially when switching apps
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with external file storage
- 🐛 Inability to install many required packages
- 🐛 Outdated Python version (3.6)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when running certain code or opening files
- Unreliable file management and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn)
- Improve integration with external file storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Implement cell collapsing and text size adjustment
- Add an interactive REPL terminal


### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

**Highlights:** One-click connection, Supports multiple proxy protocols, Lighter and simpler interface, Customizable themes, Faster connection speeds, Secure kernel

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?

Python IDE & Jupyter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apps Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Python IDE & Jupyter or Apps Connect?

Python IDE & Jupyter is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Apps Connect averages 4.5 from 219 ratings.

### Do Python IDE & Jupyter or Apps Connect have ads?

Neither Python IDE & Jupyter nor Apps Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python IDE & Jupyter or Apps Connect?

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update weekly, and Apps Connect monthly. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Apps Connect on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python IDE & Jupyter or Apps Connect?

Python IDE & Jupyter currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Apps Connect at #13. 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.*