Comparison

Python IDE & Jupyter vs CodePad

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

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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, Polars, DuckDB, Matplotlib, SciPy, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, pygame, and more - Enjoy painless package management: install any pure Python package with an intuitive package manager ON-DEVICE AI AND MACHINE LEARNING Run LLMs locally with llama.cpp and MLX, train neural networks with Keras, and create images with Stable Diffusion. Hugging Face is built in. Start with five ready-to-run projects. AI CODING ASSISTANT The assistant runs on your account or your key, not ours: sign in with your account or 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. GAMES AND EMULATORS pygame is built in: write games with touch controls, sound, and full-screen graphics, and play them on your device. Eight complete games ship as examples, alongside NES, Game Boy, and CHIP-8 emulators written in Python, each with a library of freely licensed homebrew games — play them, then open the code to see how they work. 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. SCRIPTS AND NOTEBOOKS Python scripts (.py) get intelligent code completion, a console with a full terminal emulator, and a media viewer for plots and web apps. Jupyter notebooks (.ipynb) keep code, markdown, plots, and LaTeX equations in one file, outputs included.

About

CodePad

This application provides a full Python code editor and IDE that runs directly on your device. Write, run, and manage Python scripts offline with features like syntax highlighting, version history, and project organization.

Highlights
  • Full Python syntax highlighting
  • Offline Python interpreter
  • Project and file management
  • Automatic version history
  • Keyboard accessory bar
  • Multiple editor themes
Features
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Write and run Python – right on your iPhone or iPad, with no ads and no subscriptions. CodePad is a full Python code editor and IDE built for iOS and iPadOS. It runs a real embedded Python interpreter directly on your device – no server or internet connection required. Your code executes locally, instantly, and works even offline. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. • All features are available • No ads • No subscription required • No account required • Run Python locally and offline CODE WITH A REAL EDITOR • Full Python syntax highlighting • Line numbers, code folding, and current-line highlighting • Auto-indent and auto-close brackets • Line wrap and adjustable tab width • Find and replace across your file • Multiple editor themes and fonts with adjustable font size RUN PYTHON ON YOUR DEVICE • Execute Python scripts directly on your iPhone or iPad • No server round-trip – your code runs locally • Watch output appear in a dedicated console as your script runs • Send input to a running script interactively • Built-in timeout protection for runaway loops • Full Python tracebacks to help find and fix errors fast ORGANIZE YOUR WORK • Create and manage multiple projects, files, and folders • Import existing Python files or whole projects (.zip) • Export projects to share or back up • Deleted items move to Recently Deleted first NEVER LOSE YOUR PROGRESS • Automatic version history for every file • Compare earlier versions against your current code, line by line • Restore an older version in a single tap BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Dedicated Light and Dark editor themes • Keyboard accessory bar built specifically for writing code • Interview Mode for a clean, distraction-free workspace • Native experience on both iPhone and iPad Whether you're learning Python, prototyping an idea, preparing for an interview, or just need to run a quick script without opening a laptop, CodePad gives you a real Python environment anywhere. Write Python. Run it offline. Code anywhere. Python is a trademark of the Python Software Foundation. CodePad is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Python Software Foundation.

Screenshots

Python IDE & Jupyter4 screens
CodePad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodePad at none against Python IDE & Jupyter's 1. CodePad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Python IDE & Jupyter's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and chart position (#33 vs #199). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. CodePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodePad 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 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update weekly, CodePad every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Python IDE & Jupyter versus CodePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython IDE & JupyterCodePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#33 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRational Matter LtdTouch LLC

Customer experience

Python IDE & Jupyter

All ratings1,143 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative30.8%

CodePad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CodePad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Python IDE & Jupyter

One-time1
  • Juno Pro Unlock$39.99
None

CodePad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?
Python IDE & Jupyter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodePad free?
CodePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Python IDE & Jupyter or CodePad?
CodePad is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while CodePad averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Python IDE & Jupyter or CodePad have ads?
Neither Python IDE & Jupyter nor CodePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python IDE & Jupyter or CodePad?
Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update weekly, and CodePad every 5 days. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on November 13, 2026 and CodePad on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Python IDE & Jupyter or CodePad?
Python IDE & Jupyter currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and CodePad at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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