# Python IDE & Jupyter vs Save Code

The clearest difference is rating: Python IDE & Jupyter at 4.6 against Save Code's 1.0. Python IDE & Jupyter also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). 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 Save Code 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 5 weeks, Save Code every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | Save Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-code-buildbox/id6751478752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 661 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [Dimitry French](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705596542) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #114 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


### Save Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-code-buildbox/id6751478752)

Organize your development workflow by creating projects, tracking builds with version and stability details, and saving code snippets for quick access. Features include search, sorting, and pinning for efficient management. Unlock advanced capabilities with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Project and build tracking, Code snippet saving, Search and sort functionality, Pinning for important items, Customizable editor settings, Pro features for unlimited use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuildBox 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 Save Code free?

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

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

Python IDE & Jupyter is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Save Code averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Python IDE & Jupyter or Save Code have ads?

Neither Python IDE & Jupyter nor Save Code shows ads.

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

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Save Code every 6 months. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on September 26, 2026 and Save Code on September 22, 2026.

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