BASIC vs Python Editor App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BASIC
Create and publish your own applications directly on your iOS device using an extended BASIC programming language. Features include a rich interface, advanced graphics, sound capabilities, and hardware support.
- Create standalone apps for App Store
- Rich user interface elements
- Advanced graphics and animation
- Comprehensive sound and music support
- Hardware sensor integration
- Networking and file management
- Customizable IDE with documentation
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This is "smart BASIC" - an extended version of popular Minimal BASIC programming language. With "smart BASIC" you can create your own programs right on your iOS device. BASIC programs, written in "smart BASIC", can be published in the App Store as standalone applications using the "smart BASIC" SDK for Xcode. The "smart BASIC" programming language has many powerful features. INTERFACE: - buttons, text boxes, sliders, switches, browsers - pages for grouping your interface objects - support for additional TTF fonts - clipboard support - multitouch up to 11 simultaneous touches GRAPHIC: - advanced graphics functions - animated sprites, sprite sheet support MUSIC and SOUND: - play MP3, AIFF, WAV, MIDI, MOV and MP4 files - programmable MIDI synthesizer with 128 built-in instruments - support for additional sound fonts SF2 and DLS - speech synthesizer HARDWARE support: - GPS, compass - accelerometer - photo and video recording and more: - files - networking - integrated mathematics of complex numbers - customizable IDE - built-in documentation - ready-to-use examples of programs Visit the support forum to get assistance and to share your BASIC programs with other users.
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
BASIC and Python Editor App both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's. BASIC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Python Editor App's advantage is price (Free vs $11.99) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 17). On rating, 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
Python Editor App is free to download; BASIC costs $11.99 up front. Python Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for BASIC against 4.1 for Python Editor App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Editor App has 6.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 20% of Python Editor App's.
BASIC ships an update every 2 months, Python Editor App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BASIC | Python Editor App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better | 4.1 (6.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 6.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #109 | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolay Denislamov | Andromeda Corp LTD |
Customer experience
BASIC
Python Editor App
Bugs and requests
BASIC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
BASIC
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
