Comparison

Matplotlib教程 vs Pythona

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

Head to head
About

Matplotlib教程

This app teaches users how to create various static, dynamic, and interactive charts using Python's Matplotlib library. It covers a wide range of plot types, from simple line graphs to complex 3D visualizations and animations, making data presentation more intuitive.

Highlights
  • Learn data visualization with Python
  • Create static, dynamic, and interactive charts
  • Draw line plots, scatter plots, and contour plots
  • Generate bar charts, histograms, and 3D graphics
  • Explore animated visualizations
  • Multiple output formats supported
Features
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Matplotlib 是 Python 的绘图库,它能让使用者很轻松地将数据图形化,并且提供多样化的输出格式。 Matplotlib 可以用来绘制各种静态,动态,交互式的图表。 Matplotlib 是一个非常强大的 Python 画图工具,我们可以使用该工具将很多数据通过图表的形式更直观的呈现出来。 Matplotlib 可以绘制线图、散点图、等高线图、条形图、柱状图、3D 图形、甚至是图形动画等等。

About

Pythona

Run Python 3.14 and large language models entirely on-device with a full-featured IDE. Supports Jupyter-style notebooks, scientific computing libraries, and local AI inference without API keys.

Highlights
  • Jupyter-style notebooks
  • On-device AI & machine learning
  • Preinstalled scientific computing libraries
  • Local Python 3.14 environment
  • Smart code completion
  • Markdown file preview
Features
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Run Python — and large language models, fully on-device — right on your iPhone and iPad. Pythona is a full-featured Python 3.14 IDE that brings real scientific computing, notebooks, and local AI to your device. Jupyter-style notebooks Write and run Python in cells, just like Jupyter — charts, tables, images, and math render inline. Open, edit, and save .ipynb files to run data analysis and experiments anywhere. On-device AI & machine learning Run large language models entirely on-device with MLX, Apple's ML framework for Apple Silicon — inference runs locally, no API keys required. Try the included local LLM demo to get started in seconds. Scientific computing, preinstalled NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, OpenCV and more come precompiled and ready to import. A local Python environment - Python 3.14 with popular libraries - Smart, fast code completion - Syntax highlighting for many languages (JavaScript, C, Rust, Go, HTML, CSS, Shell, and more) - Markdown file preview - Create, save, and organize your scripts, and install more pure-Python packages via the built-in package manager Whether you're prototyping ML ideas, running data analysis, or learning Python on the go, Pythona puts a genuinely capable Python environment in your pocket.

Screenshots

Matplotlib教程4 screens
Pythona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pythona at Free against Matplotlib教程's $1.99. Pythona also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 33%). Matplotlib教程's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

Pythona is free to download; Matplotlib教程 costs $1.99 up front. Pythona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matplotlib教程 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pythona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Matplotlib教程's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pythona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matplotlib教程 ships an update every 21 months, Pythona every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Matplotlib教程 versus Pythona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatplotlib教程Pythona
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#197#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB560 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 马志远 刘

Customer experience

Matplotlib教程

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Pythona

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Matplotlib教程

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pythona

One-time1
  • Pythona Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Matplotlib教程 free?
Matplotlib教程 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pythona free?
Pythona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matplotlib教程 or Pythona?
Pythona is rated higher. Matplotlib教程 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pythona averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Matplotlib教程 or Pythona have ads?
Neither Matplotlib教程 nor Pythona shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matplotlib教程 or Pythona?
Matplotlib教程 ships an update every 21 months, and Pythona every 6 days. Most recently, Matplotlib教程 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pythona on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Matplotlib教程 or Pythona?
Matplotlib教程 currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Pythona at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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