# Python IDE & Jupyter vs Breadpad

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | Breadpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews)** | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | #177 |
| Size | 661 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #142 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


### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


## Frequently asked 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 #140 in the App Store charts, and Breadpad at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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