Comparison

Code Editor vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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

Head to head
About

Code Editor

This app is a powerful mobile code editor and compiler designed for programmers. It offers syntax highlighting for numerous languages, code assistance, and the ability to compile and run code directly on your device. Access files from cloud storage and version control systems, with customizable themes and extensive editing features.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 110+ languages
  • Online compiler for 30+ languages
  • Code assist and auto-completion
  • Multi-tab navigation
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • Cloud file access (FTP, WebDAV, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • GitHub/GitLab integration
Features
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Code editor is optimized text editor focused on coding. It contains necessary features including syntax highlight, code assist, auto-complete, compile and execute, etc. Features: - Syntax highlighting for over 110 languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Markdown, PHP, Perl, Python, Lua, Dart, etc). - Include online compiler, can compile and run over 30 common languages (Python, PHP, Java, JS/NodeJS, C/C++, Rust, Pascal, Haskell, Ruby, etc). - Code assist, folding and auto-completion. - Easily navigate between multiple tabs. - Undo and redo changes without limit. - Search and replace with regular expressions. - Show or hide line numbers. - Highlight matching parentheses. - Automatic indent and outdent. - Displays invisible characters. - Open files from recently opened file collections. - Preview HTML and Markdown files. - Includes Emmet support for web development. - Access files from FTP and WebDAV. - Evaluate JavaScript code with built-in JavaScript console. - Integrate and easy access to GitHub and GitLab. - Access files from Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. - Dark and light themes and over 30 syntax highlighting styles. If you run into any issues or have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us: support@rhmsoft.com

About

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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
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Run Python code and learn Python on your mobile Device. Become a Pythonista with this AI powered mobile programming editor. Python coding on your mobile phone. You can run, execute, and evaluate Python code, scripts, and programs from this app. Python 3 interpreter and compiler on your device. Write functions, and classes and import modules from the Standard Library. Run your scripts and programs with a single tap, and see the output in a console window. Built-in AI Assistance, whenever you get an error in your code, AI can suggest how to resolve it. AI Assistant can refactor your code, clean it up, check it for bugs, write comments and docstrings or just explain it. Built in Debugger! Find bugs by stepping through your code line by line. Lightweight app with full code syntax highlighting, error checking, and code completion, just like a real Python IDE. This is the perfect app for anyone who wants to learn Python and write Python code. Elevate your Python skills with built-in coding challenges, solve them to practice and learn Python, and enhance your programming and problem-solving skills. New coding problems are added regularly. Learn Python with the official tutorial. Read the official Standard Library documentation from the app. Learn about data types, functions, classes, and programming constructs. Edit your code with a full-featured code editor that supports code syntax highlighting, undo and redo, opening files, themes, colors, and fonts. Test your programming knowledge, the coding editor will tell you if you are writing valid code. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this app will help you improve your Python programming skills. Use this coding editor to become a Pythonista and a better developer. Note that certain features are available only with the developer upgrade.

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
Python Coding Editor & IDE App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Python Coding Editor & IDE App at 4.4 against Code Editor's 3.2. Python Coding Editor & IDE App also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 43) and chart position (#9 vs #80). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Code Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python Coding Editor & IDE App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding Editor & IDE App has 2.9K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Code Editor'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Code Editor versus Python Coding Editor & IDE App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorPython Coding Editor & IDE App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.4 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better48.9% of reviews
Number of ratings432.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythm SoftwareCloudbit d.o.o.

Customer experience

Code Editor

All ratings43 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative32.7%

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

All ratings2,873 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative44.2%

User reviews

Code Editor

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Supports many languages
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Good for learning and quick edits
  • 👍 Minimal ads (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 😠 Unskippable, full-screen ads
  • 😠 Ads after every file operation
  • 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
  • 😠 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 😠 Paid version still has ads

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Code Editor

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Uninterruptible ads
  • Cannot create new files
  • Cannot copy files
  • Sidebar cannot be reopened after closing
  • Cannot save files
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  • Settings screen does not open
  • No option to open a file
  • App crashes frequently
  • File shown as empty, needs reopening
  • No magnifying preview when selecting text
  • Cannot use as target for 'open with...'
  • Cannot input user data
  • Cannot execute more than one file
  • Image not appearing in browser
  • Links not functioning
  • Typing cursor moves to the beginning of the file
  • Content reloads via iCloud Drive, losing data
  • HTML files not running in the included browser
  • C++ user input (cin >>) not working
  • Save button disabled
  • Cannot print files
  • Bug when project runs
  • Cannot save Typst files
  • Cannot save Webdav files
  • Cannot name files
  • C/C++ compilers don't allow argument changes
  • Editing .js files prevents saving/closing without discarding changes
  • App crashes on opening on iPad Pro
  • Error loading file content due to unsupported encoding
  • Chinese input causes misalignment
  • Landscape mode bug on iPhone
  • FTP folder display is blank
  • Code not running properly for complex operations
  • Extend Script not supported
  • Toolbar content overlaps and becomes unresponsive after switching apps
  • Python input not executing
  • File content deleted after saving
  • Error when loading file content
  • Landscape mode not working on iPhone
  • Cannot compile sum of user input numbers in C
  • Auto-completion not working well
  • App closes instantly when clicking live server link
  • Cannot compile C++ code with user input
  • Cannot save edits
  • Cannot save files on mobile
  • Broken number generator due to ASCII issues

Requested features

26 requests
  • SFTP protocol connection
  • Add a run button
  • Error indicator during typing
  • Custom keyboard with coding symbols
  • Ability to edit visual styles/syntax coloring
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  • Add tab closing functionality
  • Improve console window size
  • Support for trackpad/mouse scrolling
  • Add automatic save feature
  • Support opening files from other apps via share sheet
  • Add Bitbucket support
  • Add SFTP/SSH support
  • Add a terminal for installing external libraries
  • Support for mouse wheel scrolling
  • Allow multiple file execution at once
  • Add code recording/deletion function
  • Support system theme switching
  • Add telemetry toggle button
  • Improve Git integration (manage repos, branches, etc.)
  • Add i/o redirection for console programs
  • Support for specific libraries (e.g., pandas, Kivy)
  • Make execution button available
  • Support for mouse scroll on iPad
  • Open source the app
  • Add landscape mode support on iPhone
  • Add ability to create files from scratch

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Make the app completely free to use

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Forever)$3.99
8 purchases

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

Subscriptions4
  • Developer Upgrade2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Developer Offer Upgrade$24.991 Year
  • Developer Upgrade7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Developer Upgrade7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Tokens$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Developer upgrade$39.99
Show 1 more
  • Developer Lite Upgrade$59.99

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor 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, Code Editor or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Python Coding Editor & IDE App is rated higher. Code Editor averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Code Editor or Python Coding Editor & IDE App have ads?
Both Code Editor and Python Coding Editor & IDE App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Editor or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Python Coding Editor & IDE App on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Editor or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Code Editor currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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