Comparison

BASIC vs Python Coding

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Python Coding

This app provides a powerful Python IDE for mobile devices, allowing users to write, run, and learn Python 3 code offline. It includes features for data science, interactive tutorials, and coding challenges, making it ideal for learners and developers.

Highlights
  • Powerful Python IDE with syntax highlighting
  • Offline Python 3 runtime
  • Live code execution with real-time output
  • Data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib)
  • Interactive Python tutorials
  • PyPI package manager
  • Coding challenges
Features
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Python Coding – Code Python Anytime, Anywhere Code Python on your Phone and Pad with Python Coding – a powerful, mobile-first Python IDE designed for learners, developers, and data enthusiasts. Write, run, and explore Python code with an advanced editor, full-featured offline runtime, and built-in tutorials. Whether you're scripting simple programs or building data science models, Python Coding makes it seamless. Core Features • Offline Python 3 Runtime – Run Python scripts anytime, fully offline with no internet required. • Instant Code Execution – Run and test Python code instantly with real-time output. • Data Science Ready – NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn included out of the box. • Smart Code Editor – Featuring syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, code completion, line numbers, indent guides, and bracket matching. • Smart Editing Tools – Undo & redo, file history snapshots, find & replace, multi-line drag selection, indent/outdent, and quick comment actions. • Code Quality Tools – PEP 8 auto-formatting and real-time syntax checking with inline error highlighting. • Matplotlib Visualization – Create clean, professional charts and graphs directly on your device. • PyPI Package Manager – Install and manage Python libraries directly in-app. • Project File System – Organize and manage multiple scripts and projects effortlessly. • Interactive Tutorials – Learn Python, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, and scikit-learn step by step. • Coding Challenges – Practice your skills with interactive Python challenges across multiple difficulty levels. • Python Game Playground – Explore 34 interactive Python games, view the source code, and learn game development with pygame step by step. • Dark Mode & Themes – Customize your workspace with themes and fonts. • Quick Input Keyboard – Speed up coding with easy access to :, (), {}, and more. • iCloud Drive Integration – Access, edit, and sync your Python files across iPhone and iPad seamlessly. Turn your Phone or Pad into a full-featured Python development environment. Download Python Coding and start coding anytime, anywhere! --- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BASIC4 screens
Python Coding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Python Coding at Free against BASIC's $11.99. Python Coding also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). BASIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Python Coding is free to download; BASIC costs $11.99 up front. Python Coding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASIC ships an update every 2 months, Python Coding every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
BASIC versus Python Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASICPython Coding
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (17 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#106#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolay Denislamov婉媚 邵

Customer experience

BASIC

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

Python Coding

All ratings1,206 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

BASIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Python Coding

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard won't pull up
  • Gave unexpected error

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add support for Git
  • Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries

In-app purchases

None

BASIC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Python Coding

Subscriptions2
  • Python Coding Pro$3.991 Month
  • Python Coding Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Python Coding Pro$39.99

Questions

Is BASIC free?
BASIC costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python Coding free?
Python Coding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BASIC or Python Coding?
Python Coding is rated higher. BASIC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Python Coding averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do BASIC or Python Coding have ads?
Python Coding shows ads; BASIC does not.
Which is updated more often, BASIC or Python Coding?
BASIC ships an update every 2 months, and Python Coding every 2 weeks. Most recently, BASIC was updated on October 14, 2026 and Python Coding on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, BASIC or Python Coding?
BASIC currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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