a vs Python Editor App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
a
Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.
- Local Unix terminal emulator
- SSH client
- File transfer (scp, curl)
- Text editing (vim, ed)
- Scripting languages (Python, Lua, Perl, JS)
- C/C++ compiler
- TeX distribution
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a-Shell is a complete local terminal emulator, allowing to run most Unix commands on your iOS device. You can transfer files using scp and curl, edit them with vim and ed, process them using grep, awk and sed. You can work with git repositories using lg2. Most commands are compiled for iOS native Arm64 format, making them fast and well integrated with the BSD Unix that powers iOS/iPadOS. a-Shell includes Python, Lua, Perl, JavaScript, C, C++ for programming and TeX (texlive 2025, with Tikz and LuaTeX) for text processing. There are also multiple network utilities: nslookup, ping, whois, ifconfig... Type help for help, help -l to get the full list of commands. a-Shell can be controlled from Shortcuts: run commands in order, process files in a-Shell, get the results as text or files, transfer files to other apps... a-shell uses iOS 13+ “multiple windows” ability, so you can run multiple shells at the same time, with different commands, in different directories. You can edit a file in one window with vim and process it in the other with python. Compile your C or C++ programs to webAssembly using clang or clang++, and execute the resulting binary. A complete webAssembly SDK is included (WASI-libc). a-Shell is the complete version. If you need a smaller app, and you don't need a C compiler, a TeX engine, or numpy and matplotlib, there is a-Shell mini.
Python Editor App
Code and run Python 3 scripts directly on your iOS device with a feature-rich editor. Enjoy syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, and AI-powered code assistance. Optimize your workflow with multi-window support and background script execution.
- Create, edit, and run Python 3 scripts
- Syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion
- AI-powered code assistant
- Multi-window support
- Background script execution
- Reusable code snippets
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Introducing the ultimate Python editor for iOS! Enjoy a powerful, easy-to-use environment for coding in Python right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you’re new to coding or an experienced developer, you’ll love the intuitive interface and feature-packed design that makes programming simple and efficient. With our Python editor, you can create, edit, and run Python scripts directly on iOS. Features include syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, and code completion, helping you write clean, error-free code. A built-in library of reusable snippets—plus the option to create your own—makes development faster than ever. Designed to take full advantage of iOS, the app supports Liquid Glass API for a fluid, responsive coding experience, along with multi-window support, letting you work on multiple files or scripts side by side. Use touch gestures to navigate, split your screen to view code and console simultaneously, and keep scripts running in the background while you multitask. And now, with the integrated Code Assistant, you can generate, refine, and debug Python code with AI-powered suggestions—directly inside the editor. After a 3-day free trial, a subscription unlocks the complete experience: - DeelSeek Integration (with your API key) - DeelSeek Code Assistant - Liquid Glass API & Multi-window support - Editor customization - Beautiful themes - Complete Python guidebook - Python learning resources Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/85758827 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: a at 79% against Python Editor App's 20%. a also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Python Editor App's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 553). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position 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
Both are free to download. Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. a asks for nothing beyond the download.
a holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Editor App has 6.5K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of a's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's.
a ships an update monthly, Python Editor App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | a | Python Editor App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (553 ratings) — better | 4.1 (6.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 553 | 6.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | #19 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Holzschuch | Andromeda Corp LTD |
Customer experience
a
Python Editor App
User reviews
a
From 553 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
- 👍 Useful for programming and development
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app
- 👍 Helpful documentation and developer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with certain packages
Python Editor App
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Great mobile Python IDE
- 📚 Helpful built-in learning resources
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
Room to improve
- 💰 Aggressive paywall/subscription model
- 🔒 No free trial or limited functionality
- 🙅♀️ Inability to close subscription popup
- 🚫 Unusable without paid subscription
Bugs and requests
a
Reported bugs
3 issues- Toolbar buttons not accessible in portrait mode on some devices
- Pasting from clipboard can insert unexpected characters
- Sourcing certain script files causes crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for package managers like Homebrew or APT
- Implement more advanced shell features like job control and better tab completion
- Integrate Git for version control
- Allow installing additional packages and libraries
- Improve clipboard and file management integration
Python Editor App
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Typing issues and keyboard problems
- Inability to run certain file types
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for third-party modules
- Improve cursor control and editing capabilities
- Provide option to disable review prompts
In-app purchases
a
No in-app purchases
Python Editor App
- Code Premium Pro W$2.997 Days
- Py Editor Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Code Premium$49.991 Year







