Comparison

Python IDE & Jupyter vs Breadpad

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

Head to head
About

Python IDE & Jupyter

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
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Zero-setup Python IDE that runs your code offline, an AI coding assistant, and a developer toolbox — in a first-class citizen app for iPad and iPhone. Juno is designed to cover all your Python coding needs, supporting both Python scripts (.py) and Jupyter notebooks (.ipynb) — a document format focused on applying Python to data analysis and computational science. FREE FEATURES - Navigate and manage files and folders, quickly preview documents and media - Browse and edit Jupyter notebooks in a powerful, customizable notebook editor with beautifully rendered previews — editing is free - Write and edit code sources, scripts, JSON, XML, and other text-based formats — one versatile editor for code and text alike, with syntax highlighting - Add quick access bookmarks for file system locations outside the app's sandbox, or simply open documents in place PRO FEATURES Only one thing in Juno is Pro: running code. Even that is free to try — a generous trial allowance lets you run notebooks, scripts, projects, and the REPL before you buy. After the trial, running code unlocks with a one-time Pro purchase — not a subscription. - Run Jupyter notebooks, Python scripts, and whole projects locally with the built-in Python 3.13 interpreter and a full suite of up-to-date, preinstalled scientific and data packages — entirely offline - Explore interactively in a Python REPL — open a standalone prompt, or drop into it after running a script or project to keep exploring what it defined - Search the variables, functions, and imports in your session with the Object Inspector — no need to print each one - Open any folder as a project: file tree, multiple editor tabs, run any script, with a coding assistant aware of the whole project - Keep side outputs — Preview, Browser, Console, Object Inspector — open as side-by-side tabs in an output sidebar - View local web servers and HTML your code produces in a built-in browser with developer debug tools - Long-running scripts and Jupyter sessions keep going in the background - Automate with Shortcuts and Siri: App Intents run a Python file, run Python code, or open a file — pass arguments and files, capture output, and chain actions - Leverage powerful data analysis, machine learning and developer tools: NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, LXML, and more - Enjoy painless package management: install any pure Python package with an intuitive package manager AI CODING ASSISTANT The assistant runs on your key, not ours: add your OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini API key, and requests go straight from your device to your provider. You control what you spend and share — Juno never takes a cut. PYTHON MEETS iOS Reach native iOS APIs straight from Python with the built-in juno modules: clipboard, Keychain, device info, location, motion sensors, contacts, reminders, photos, sound, notifications, sharing, and Bluetooth. Show native alerts and pickers, present full-screen image, video, and web previews, or call into UIKit, Foundation, and any Objective-C framework via the Objective-C bridge. PYTHON SCRIPTS Python scripts are plain-text Python source code files with a .py extension. Juno lets you work on these with snappy, intelligent code completion, a console with full terminal emulator support, and a built-in media viewer for code-generated images, plots, web apps, and more — executed by the embedded Python interpreter, locally on your iPhone or iPad and completely offline. JUPYTER NOTEBOOKS A Jupyter notebook is a versatile document format that stores live code, markdown text, plots, images, and LaTeX equations in a single .ipynb file. Notebooks keep a record of every input and output of an interactive session, embedding rich output (HTML, images, video, plots) right in the document — a perfect playground for data analysis, machine learning, and computational science, and Juno makes working with them a breeze!

About

Breadpad

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital breadboard
  • SPICE netlist simulation
  • Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer
  • Extensive component library
  • Custom component creation
  • Circuit snapshotting
  • Cloud collaboration
Features
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Breadpad is your go-to analog/digital electronics lab, featuring an interactive breadboard and advanced SPICE simulation. Easily add components, wire them up, and analyze your circuits with a virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer. Execute full SPICE netlists for unparalleled precision. Choose from a vast library of ready-to-use parts or create your own custom elements. Dive in for free or upgrade to unlock powerful data export capabilities and superior simulation features. Free Features: - Effortlessly wire up components on a digital breadboard - Choose from over 400 integrated circuits or craft your custom chips using SPICE - Insert resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, and diodes with accurate models - Instantly see how changes affect your circuit with quick-rendering graphs - Take snapshots of your breadboard setups for easy inclusion in documents or online - Import PSPICE and LTSpice netlists for comprehensive simulations (.spice and .cir files) - Work together using iCloud, iMessage, Airdrop, email, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox - Explore a wide selection of pre-configured diodes and transistors with numerous tweakable settings - Open any .breadpad file at no cost, even those from Premium users - Experience your designs in 3D with Apple Vision Pro Premium subscription unlocks: - Infinite vector plotting from your SPICE simulations - Conduct temperature sensitivity analysis to assess environmental impacts on circuits - Access five extra voltage sources, including piecewise and frequency-modulated options - Export your simulation results to CSV for analysis in tools like Excel, MATLAB, or Python - Directly modify the SPICE netlist for any component on your breadboard - Fine-tune component tolerances using six-sigma gaussian distributions - Analyze manufacturing variance effects with dynamic Monte Carlo simulations Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or professional engineer, Breadpad is the perfect tool for brainstorming, designing, and refining your circuit ideas. Explore new principles, experiment with designs, and optimize existing systems. Get Breadpad today and elevate your circuit simulation experience. Exclusively on iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro. Privacy policy: https://breadpad.com/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Python IDE & Jupyter4 screens
Breadpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Python IDE & Jupyter at 4.6 against Breadpad's 3.9. Python IDE & Jupyter also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 157). Breadpad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Python IDE & Jupyter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python IDE & Jupyter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Python IDE & Jupyter's written reviews are positive against 34% of Breadpad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 5 weeks, Breadpad fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Python IDE & Jupyter versus Breadpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython IDE & JupyterBreadpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.9 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better157
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#135 — better#161
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size661 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRational Matter LtdFreshBizOpps, LLC

Customer experience

Python IDE & Jupyter

All ratings1,089 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative30.6%

Breadpad

All ratings157 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

Python IDE & Jupyter

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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)

Breadpad

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
  • 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
  • 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
  • ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
  • 🎨 Good visual design and layout

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
  • 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
  • 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
  • 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

Bugs and requests

Python IDE & Jupyter

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Breadpad

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
  • App crashes when placing components
  • App crashes when using oscilloscope
  • App crashes when adding capacitors
  • Circuits don't save between sessions
Show 10 more
  • SPICE models don't save
  • Black screen or blank window on launch
  • Breadboard displays then disappears
  • Component inventory disappeared after update
  • Cannot access components on iPhone
  • Oscilloscope shows false resistor value errors
  • Chips take a long time to load
  • Cannot exit summary after requesting chips
  • visionOS version crashes immediately
  • File becomes unopenable after oscilloscope crash

Requested features

17 requests
  • LEDs and LED indicators
  • Push buttons and switches
  • 555 timer IC
  • Comparators in chip library
  • Op-amps and more analog components
Show 12 more
  • H-bridges
  • Motors
  • Multimeter functionality
  • In-app tutorials and documentation
  • Electronics handbook with basic circuits
  • Custom chip creation tutorial using SPICE
  • Prebuilt circuit templates
  • Better component library organization
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Online video demonstrations
  • AR experience features
  • Physics engine integration

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Python IDE & Jupyter

One-time1
  • Juno Pro Unlock$39.99
3 purchases

Breadpad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Breadpad Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Breadpad Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$139.99

Questions

Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?
Python IDE & Jupyter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breadpad free?
Breadpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python IDE & Jupyter or Breadpad?
Python IDE & Jupyter is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Breadpad averages 3.9 from 157 ratings.
Do Python IDE & Jupyter or Breadpad have ads?
Neither Python IDE & Jupyter nor Breadpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python IDE & Jupyter or Breadpad?
Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Breadpad fortnightly. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Breadpad on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Python IDE & Jupyter or Breadpad?
Python IDE & Jupyter currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Breadpad at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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