Comparison

AE vs Python Code Editor & IDE

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

Head to head
About

AE

Features
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Explore the virtual world of Japan created by our mobile mapping technology. The app makes it easy to experience digital parallel Japan. You can go and see anywhere in Japan by a single tap on the map. The app features 3D spherical image where you can look around and pan the 360 degrees view to move through the streets.

About

Python Code Editor & IDE

This application provides a full Python 3 development environment on mobile devices. It allows users to code, run, debug, and learn Python with a real interpreter, standard library, and support for popular packages. It's ideal for learning, data science, and project development on the go.

Highlights
  • Embedded Python 3 interpreter
  • Offline coding and execution
  • Full Python debugger
  • Pip package installation
  • Interactive REPL and pytest support
  • 100 Python lessons and challenges
  • Data science tools
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Code, run, debug, and learn Python on your iPhone or iPad with a real Python 3 IDE. Python Code Editor & IDE gives you a genuine embedded Python 3 interpreter, full standard library, local execution, offline coding, debugging, pip packages, projects, testing, data science tools, and Python lessons. No server or account required to run your Python code. ▸ REAL PYTHON 3 — RUN OFFLINE • Embedded Python 3 interpreter and standard library • Run Python locally and offline • Live console output and interactive input() • Inline Matplotlib charts ▸ DESKTOP-CLASS PYTHON CODE EDITOR • Multi-tab editor and split view • Python syntax highlighting • Autocomplete and code completion • Hover information and code insights • Find and replace • Outline and symbol search • Go to definition • Problems panel • Code snippets • Format and lint on save • Keyboard shortcuts ▸ PYTHON DEBUGGER • Breakpoints and conditional breakpoints • Step in, step over, step out • Locals, watches, and call stack • Expression evaluation • Break on exception ▸ REPL & PYTEST • Interactive Python REPL • Resettable namespace • Run pytest tests • Support for test_*.py ▸ PYTHON PACKAGES WITH PIP Use popular Python libraries on iPhone and iPad: • NumPy • pandas • Matplotlib • SciPy • scikit-learn • SymPy • seaborn • Requests • Flask • BeautifulSoup • PyYAML • pytest • autopep8 ▸ REAL PYTHON PROJECTS • Open folders as project roots • Multi-file Python projects • Import from Files, iCloud, or Drive • Project search • ZIP import and export • Run configurations, arguments, and environment variables ▸ LEARN PYTHON BY CODING • 100 Python lessons • 84 coding challenges • Easy, Medium, and Hard • Worked solutions and progress tracking • 18 examples and 25 standard-library modules • Learn Python, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, and scikit-learn ▸ DATA SCIENCE Use Python for data analysis, scientific computing, visualization, and machine learning with NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, seaborn, SymPy, and scikit-learn. ▸ SSH & SFTP • Saved SSH profiles • Password or key auth • SFTP upload • One-tap re-upload ▸ PERSONALIZE YOUR EDITOR • Dark and light themes • 5 code themes • Adjustable font and tab size ▸ FAQ Q: Can I run Python offline? A: Yes. The interpreter, editor, debugger, lessons, challenges, and examples run on your device. Internet is only needed for online features such as pip installation and SFTP uploads. Q: Is this a real Python 3 interpreter? A: Yes. It uses embedded CPython 3 with the standard library. Your code runs locally, not on a remote server. Q: Can I run NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib? A: Yes. Supported scientific packages include NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, seaborn, SymPy, and scikit-learn. Q: Can I install packages with pip? A: Yes. Pro users can install compatible packages with pip. Pure-Python packages generally work; native packages require compatible mobile wheels. Q: Does it include a Python debugger? A: Yes. Use breakpoints, step debugging, locals, watches, call stack, expression evaluation, and exception handling. Q: Can I build multi-file Python projects? A: Yes. Open folders as projects, work with multiple Python files, search projects, import/export ZIP files, and configure how projects run. Q: Can I learn Python from scratch? A: Yes. The app includes 100 lessons, 84 coding challenges, examples, worked solutions, and progress tracking. Q: Is my code private? A: Your code runs locally and is not uploaded to our servers. Files leave your device only when you choose to share or upload them. Q: What is free and what requires Pro? A: Free includes a working Python environment, core coding, tutorials, challenges, and examples. Pro adds unlimited projects and files, unlimited packages, the debugger, and run configurations. Write. Run. Debug. Learn Python anywhere — online or offline. Privacy Policy: https://koderead.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AE at none against Python Code Editor & IDE's 2. AE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Python Code Editor & IDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AE versus Python Code Editor & IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAEPython Code Editor & IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB385 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIwaneKODEREAD SOLUTIONS LLP

In-app purchases

None

AE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Python Code Editor & IDE

Subscriptions2
  • Python Editor Pro Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Python Editor Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is AE free?
AE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python Code Editor & IDE free?
Python Code Editor & IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AE or Python Code Editor & IDE have ads?
Neither AE nor Python Code Editor & IDE shows ads.

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