# Python IDE & Jupyter vs QuackBASIC

Python IDE & Jupyter and QuackBASIC both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Python IDE & Jupyter's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuackBASIC's. Python IDE & Jupyter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). QuackBASIC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python IDE & Jupyter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuackBASIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python IDE & Jupyter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of QuackBASIC's.

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update monthly, QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | QuackBASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 991 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #117 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


### QuackBASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698)

Learn and code in BASIC programming with a user-friendly interpreter. Write, execute, and debug programs on your device, with full language support and preloaded examples. Relive the charm of classic programming with a retro design.

**Highlights:** Write and execute BASIC code, Full language support, Interactive library with explanations, Preloaded example programs, Retro-inspired design, Save and load projects, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?

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

### Is QuackBASIC free?

QuackBASIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Python IDE & Jupyter is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while QuackBASIC averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Python IDE & Jupyter or QuackBASIC have ads?

QuackBASIC shows ads; Python IDE & Jupyter does not.

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

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update monthly, and QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on October 10, 2026 and QuackBASIC on September 30, 2026.

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