# Subtext vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subtext at none against Python Coding Editor & IDE App's 9. Subtext also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 49%). Python Coding Editor & IDE App's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 79) and chart position (#13 vs #76). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Coding Editor & IDE App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Subtext against 4.4 for Python Coding Editor & IDE App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding Editor & IDE App has 2.9K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Python Coding Editor & IDE App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #76 | **#13** |
| Size | 3 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charcoal Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/325046949) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext/id1606625287)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

**Highlights:** Direct iCloud file editing, No import/export required, Line ending control, Character set encoding control, Quick edits for code and data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🆓 Free and no ads
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 📂 Seamless Files app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails on network drives
- 🐛 Data corruption risk
- 🐛 Difficulty unselecting text
- 🐛 Buggy Chinese input method
- 🐛 Random capitalization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to save work
- Jumps to top of document on blank lines
- Poor network behavior leading to data corruption
- Cannot open or create new text files
- Error when saving to network drive

**Requested features**

- Add 'Unselect all' option
- Add 'Replace all' function
- Add font size settings
- Add tab key
- Allow editing of non-text files


### Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #14 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 | $49.99 | 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 Subtext free?

Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

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

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

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

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 10, 2026 and Python Coding Editor & IDE App on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subtext or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?

Subtext currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*