# Python IDE & Jupyter vs Algorithms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Algorithms at 100% against Python IDE & Jupyter's 59%. Algorithms also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Python IDE & Jupyter's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Algorithms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Algorithms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Algorithms's.

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 9 days, Algorithms weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | Algorithms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algorithms-animated-learning/id6744860350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 991 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [琰琰 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809315777) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Developer Tools, #139 Top Grossing · 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


### Algorithms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algorithms-animated-learning/id6744860350)

This app makes learning complex algorithms intuitive through dynamic, step-by-step animations and line-by-line code analysis. It offers case-based problem explanations, in-depth algorithm analysis, and weekly updates with trending problems. Ideal for students, job seekers, and competitive programmers.

**Highlights:** Dynamic animated demonstrations, Line-by-line code analysis, Case-based problem explanations, Algorithm analysis and insights, Weekly trending algorithm updates

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock easy problems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock medium & hard problems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all problems | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?

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

### Is Algorithms free?

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

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

Algorithms is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Algorithms averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Python IDE & Jupyter nor Algorithms shows ads.

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

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 9 days, and Algorithms weekly. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Algorithms on September 27, 2026.

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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.*