# Tester vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tester at 90% against Python Coding Editor & IDE App's 49%. Tester also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Python Coding Editor & IDE App's advantage is chart position (#9 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 574). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tester sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Python Coding Editor & IDE App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding Editor & IDE App has 2.9K ratings behind it against 574, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tester's written reviews are positive against 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's.

Tester ships an update every 2 days, Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tester | Python Coding Editor & IDE App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 76 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212)

Test various APIs directly from your mobile device. Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and more, with advanced editors and request customization. Share requests easily and manage cookies and history.

**Highlights:** Test REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS APIs, Powerful GraphQL editor with query, mutation, subscription support, WebSocket testing tool for WS and WSS connections, Flexible request data encoding and transfer types, Import requests from curl, links, or files (Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman), One-tap request sharing via deep link or cURL command, Apple Watch app for sending requests from your wrist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tester Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Tester Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and modern UI
- 🚀 Comprehensive and intuitive
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🛠️ All-in-one dev tool
- 💡 Shortcuts integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of cloud backup/sync
- 🔧 Difficult to manage requests/collections
- 🖱️ Editing issues with long keys
- 🌐 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting all saved requests after updates
- App launching to a black screen
- Shortcuts integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for environment variables
- Implement folders/collections management
- Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
- Provide more Shortcuts actions
- Add ability to change app icon


### Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #16 Top Free · 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 Tester free?

Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### 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, Tester or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?

Tester is rated higher. Tester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

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

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

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

Tester ships an update every 2 days, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tester was updated on September 22, 2026 and Python Coding Editor & IDE App on September 22, 2026.

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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.*