# BASIC vs Python Coding

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASIC | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#31** |
| Size | 135 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolay Denislamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/505796639) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### BASIC

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #35 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Coding Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Python Coding Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Python Coding Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable usage
- 👍 Easier than on laptop
- 👍 Good for training
- 👍 Seamless interface
- 👍 Supports Matplotlib

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Requires Pro mode for many features
- 🐛 Keyboard won't pull up
- 🐛 Gave unexpected error

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard won't pull up
- Gave unexpected error

**Requested features**

- Add support for Git
- Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*