Comparison

YDS Storybook vs PythonIDE

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

Head to head
About

YDS Storybook

Features
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YDS는 숭실대학교 동아리 유어슈에서 사용하는 디자인 시스템입니다. 뷰 컴포넌트 재사용성을 높여 코드 작성에 걸리는 시간을 단축함과 동시에 일관된 디자인 퀄리티를 보장하기 위해 고안됐습니다. YDS StoryBook 은 디자이너가 스스로 설계한 YDS 컴포넌트가 잘 구현 되었는지 확인하기 위해서, 실제 코드를 기반으로 만들어진 컴포넌트를 상황에 따라 제어할 수 있게 도와주는 역할을 합니다. 이를 통해 보다 다양한 환경에서 동일하게 품질 높은 디자인 시스템을 유지보수 할 수 있도록 도와줍니다.

About

PythonIDE

This app provides a full development environment on your mobile device, allowing you to run Python and JavaScript code locally. It includes a professional code editor, SSH terminal for server management, and various developer tools. An AI coding assistant is also integrated to help with code generation and debugging.

Highlights
  • Local Python 3.13 and JavaScript execution
  • Professional code editor with syntax highlighting
  • SSH terminal with SFTP and server monitoring
  • AI coding assistant for code generation and review
  • Built-in developer toolbox utilities
  • Scene canvas engine for graphics and games
Features
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PythonIDE turns iPhone and iPad into a local Python and Web development workspace. Run Python 3.14.7, build multi-file HTML/CSS/JavaScript projects, and turn code into notebooks, native MiniApps, widgets, and automations. HTML / CSS / JavaScript • Edit multi-file HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects • Use offline completion and formatting for HTML/CSS, plus relative asset-path completion • Preview pages instantly with local images, scripts, styles, and other project resources • Inspect console output and resource-loading, Promise, and fetch errors in the built-in console Python Development & Debugging • Run Python 3.14.7 locally on your device • Use interactive input, launch arguments, ANSI/Rich output, images, and charts • Debug with breakpoints, step controls, call stacks, and a variable viewer • Use bundled scientific and development libraries, and install compatible pure-Python packages from PyPI AI Agent • Let the Agent understand project context, create or edit files, run code, and continue fixing issues from execution results • Git, SSH, web, and native tool calls are governed by permission and confirmation policies Notebooks & Native MiniApps • Open and edit .ipynb files, run cells, and display Markdown, HTML, images, and charts • Build MiniApps with native interfaces using Python + AppUI • Create widgets, Shortcuts, and automation workflows SSH, SFTP & Git • Connect over SSH with a password or key and verify host fingerprints • Browse, edit, upload, and download files over SFTP • Work with Git status and diffs, staging, commits, branches, remotes, and conflicts • Access WebDAV, Files, and iCloud Drive AI, remote connections, and some online features require a network connection. Installable packages must be compatible with iOS and the current Python version. Some features require Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pythonide.xin/privacy/

Screenshots

YDS Storybook4 screens
PythonIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YDS Storybook at none against PythonIDE's 17. PythonIDE's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YDS Storybook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YDS Storybook ships an update every 6 weeks, PythonIDE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
YDS Storybook versus PythonIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYDS StorybookPythonIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—89.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#208 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB668 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaekwan Hwang文禄 张

In-app purchases

None

YDS Storybook

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

PythonIDE

Subscriptions2
  • PythonIDE Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PythonIDE Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time15
  • Donate · Chicken Leg$0.99
  • Donate · Lollipop$0.99
  • Donate · Bubble Tea$0.99
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  • Feed Dev Poop$0.99
  • Lifetime Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • Connect Your Own AI$1.99
  • SSH Server Management$1.99
  • 200次调用包$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$5.99
  • 500 AI Calls Pack$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Legacy$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is YDS Storybook free?
YDS Storybook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PythonIDE free?
PythonIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YDS Storybook or PythonIDE have ads?
Neither YDS Storybook nor PythonIDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YDS Storybook or PythonIDE?
YDS Storybook ships an update every 6 weeks, and PythonIDE weekly. Most recently, YDS Storybook was updated on October 25, 2026 and PythonIDE on October 28, 2026.

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