# GitHub vs Python3ide

The clearest difference is monetization model: GitHub at free with in-app purchases against Python3ide's subscription. GitHub also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Python3ide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GitHub's written reviews are positive against 50% of Python3ide's.

GitHub ships an update weekly, Python3ide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitHub | Python3ide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** | [4.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id6468251945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #4 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


### Python3ide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id6468251945)

Write, edit, compile, and run Python code directly on your iOS device. Features include a code editor with syntax highlighting, a built-in compiler, and file management tools. Supports dark mode and receives regular updates.

**Highlights:** Python code editor with syntax highlighting, Built-in Python compiler, Run Python scripts instantly, File management for projects, Dark mode support, Regular updates for latest Python versions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitHub free?

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

### Is Python3ide free?

Python3ide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GitHub or Python3ide?

GitHub is rated higher. GitHub averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Python3ide averages 4.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do GitHub or Python3ide have ads?

Neither GitHub nor Python3ide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GitHub or Python3ide?

GitHub ships an update weekly, and Python3ide every 2 months. Most recently, GitHub was updated on September 24, 2026 and Python3ide on September 21, 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.*