Comparison

Code App vs Python & SQL Pro

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

Head to head
About

Code App

This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class code editor
  • Built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimes
  • Autocompletion and language features
  • Local file system support
  • SSH/FTP remote connection
  • Embedded terminal
  • Git version control
Features
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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime. We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app: * A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code) * Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java * First class local file system support * Extensive local language support * SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal) * Embedded emulated terminal * Git Version Control * Package manager support (pip and npm) * Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Python & SQL Pro

Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Python code recipes
  • SQL code recipes
  • Offline access
  • Quick search functionality
  • Exam and interview preparation
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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A reference of everyday Python, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example is written out in full and explained. • 22 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and lambdas, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 launches. • What changed in new versions: eight sections from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 203 articles, browsable as a list and searchable. • SQL alongside: 243 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. Queries have their own daily count. • Edit any example and run it again; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own examples - they are kept in the app and always at hand. • Search by section name or by a fragment of code. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favourites. No account needed. • Light and dark themes, font and size, line numbers, soft wrapping. Every example is picked from trusted sources and thoroughly tested. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.

Screenshots

Code App2 screens
Python & SQL Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Python & SQL Pro at 5.0 against Code App's 4.0. Python & SQL Pro also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (80% vs 64%). Code App's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Code App costs $6.99 and Python & SQL Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python & SQL Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code App has 301 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Code App's written reviews are positive against 80% of Python & SQL Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code App ships an update monthly, Python & SQL Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Code App versus Python & SQL Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode AppPython & SQL Pro
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (301 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better#101
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size963 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthebaselab LtdFedor Obraztsov

Customer experience

Code App

All ratings301 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative23.8%

Python & SQL Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code App

No in-app purchases

None

Python & SQL Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code App free?
Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python & SQL Pro free?
Python & SQL Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code App or Python & SQL Pro?
Python & SQL Pro is rated higher. Code App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Python & SQL Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Code App or Python & SQL Pro have ads?
Neither Code App nor Python & SQL Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code App or Python & SQL Pro?
Code App ships an update monthly, and Python & SQL Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Code App was updated on September 22, 2026 and Python & SQL Pro on September 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code App or Python & SQL Pro?
Code App currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Python & SQL Pro at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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