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 review sentiment (78% vs 33%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Matplotlib教程's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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

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 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Matplotlib教程's written reviews are positive against 78% of Pythona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matplotlib教程 ships an update every 21 months, Pythona weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 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 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — 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 ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

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 6 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 weekly. Most recently, Matplotlib教程 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pythona on November 9, 2026.

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