# La Terminal vs Python3ide

The clearest difference is monetization model: La Terminal at free with in-app purchases against Python3ide's subscription. La Terminal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Python3ide's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Python3ide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

La Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 280 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of La Terminal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Python3ide's.

La Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Python3ide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Terminal | Python3ide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861/reviews)** | [4.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id6468251945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 81 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xibbon, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625207138) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### La Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861)

This app provides a mobile command center for AI coding agents and server management. It offers full SSH and Mosh support for resilient sessions, along with powerful resource monitoring and an AI-powered assistant for command generation.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh support, AI-powered command assistant, Command Search and workflow gallery, Resource monitoring and process explorer, Secure private key storage, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| La Terminal Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| La Terminal Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| La Terminal Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best SSH client on iOS/iPadOS
- 👍 Great UI and design
- 💡 Innovative features like session keep alive
- ✨ Nerd font support for icons
- ✅ SFTP server works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance for some users
- 🐛 File transfer corrupts uploads
- 🐛 Connection silently dies after app switch
- 🐛 Keyboard doesn't hide on sessions page
- 🐛 Blurry fonts on Vision Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in "keys" dialog on first use (Vision Pro)
- Nerd symbols do not display well
- Session keep alive technology stopped working well
- File transfer corrupts uploads
- Connection silently dies after app switch, folders appear empty

**Requested features**

- Add English option
- Ability to change text size easily
- Support for ed25519 SSH keys
- Option to turn off rendering bright colors as bold fonts
- Ban the soft keyboard from ever appearing again


### Python3ide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3ide/id6468251945)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Write, edit, compile, and run Python code directly on your iOS device. Features include a code editor with syntax highlighting, a built-in compiler, and file management tools. Supports dark mode and receives regular updates.

**Highlights:** Python code editor with syntax highlighting, Built-in Python compiler, Run Python scripts instantly, File management for projects, Dark mode support, Regular updates for latest Python versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Terminal free?

La Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Python3ide free?

Python3ide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, La Terminal or Python3ide?

La Terminal is rated higher. La Terminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Python3ide averages 4.4 from 280 ratings.

### Do La Terminal or Python3ide have ads?

Neither La Terminal nor Python3ide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, La Terminal or Python3ide?

La Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Python3ide every 2 months. Most recently, La Terminal was updated on October 5, 2026 and Python3ide on October 7, 2026.

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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.*