# BASIC vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

The clearest difference is price: Python Coding Editor & IDE App at Free against BASIC's $11.99. Python Coding Editor & IDE App also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 17) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BASIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Python Coding Editor & IDE App is free to download; BASIC costs $11.99 up front. Python Coding Editor & IDE App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Python Coding Editor & IDE App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding Editor & IDE App has 2.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BASIC ships an update every 2 months, Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASIC | Python Coding Editor & IDE App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#14** |
| Size | 135 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolay Denislamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/505796639) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Python Coding Editor & IDE App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Developer Tools, #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and run Python 3 code on your mobile device with this AI-powered editor. Features include a compiler, debugger, code completion, and built-in challenges to enhance your programming skills.

**Highlights:** Python 3 interpreter and compiler, AI-powered code assistance, Built-in debugger, Code syntax highlighting and completion, Coding challenges and tutorials, Standard library documentation access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Offer Upgrade | $24.99 | per year |
| Developer Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |
| Developer Upgrade | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Developer upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |
| Developer Lite Upgrade | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Uncluttered format
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Can run code on phone
- 👍 Good coding app for beginners and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🔒 Pay to use
- 🔒 Subscription only
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Errors when installing libraries

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Doesn't let you run code without paying
- Limits debugging to 10 attempts before requiring payment
- Doesn't work as expected, even in basic mode
- Sketchy ads that claim device has a virus

**Requested features**

- Add input function
- Allow use of more advanced libraries and modules
- Improve text selection and editing
- Add shortcut to comment/uncomment lines
- Provide more tutorials and examples


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASIC free?

BASIC costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Python Coding Editor & IDE App free?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BASIC or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App is rated higher. BASIC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do BASIC or Python Coding Editor & IDE App have ads?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App shows ads; BASIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, BASIC or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?

BASIC ships an update every 2 months, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Most recently, BASIC was updated on September 28, 2026 and Python Coding Editor & IDE App on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BASIC or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?

BASIC currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*