Comparison

Terminal# vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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

Head to head
About

Terminal#

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connection
  • Convenient server management
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Mobile flexibility
  • Quick and efficient terminal
Features
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Terminal#: An SSH client for securely managing your servers right from your mobile device. Features: Secure Connection: Allows securely connecting to your servers using the SSH protocol, ensuring secure data transmission. Convenient Management: The powerful terminal interface enables you to quickly and efficiently manage your servers regardless of your location. Intuitive Interface: A simple and intuitive interface makes using the app easy even for beginners. Mobile Flexibility: Enables you to manage your servers directly from your mobile device, providing flexibility and convenience in your work. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or simply need a convenient way to manage your servers on the go, Terminal# provides a secure and efficient solution for your mobile device. Additional subscription information: You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings in iTunes and the App Store. All prices include local sales taxes. Payment will be made from your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the current period ends, specifying the renewal cost. You can manage your subscriptions and disable automatic renewal by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not available during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to this publication. Please review our privacy policy and terms of use: End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.making-app.com/remterm/

About

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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
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Run Python code and learn Python on your mobile Device. Become a Pythonista with this AI powered mobile programming editor. Python coding on your mobile phone. You can run, execute, and evaluate Python code, scripts, and programs from this app. Python 3 interpreter and compiler on your device. Write functions, and classes and import modules from the Standard Library. Run your scripts and programs with a single tap, and see the output in a console window. Built-in AI Assistance, whenever you get an error in your code, AI can suggest how to resolve it. AI Assistant can refactor your code, clean it up, check it for bugs, write comments and docstrings or just explain it. Built in Debugger! Find bugs by stepping through your code line by line. Lightweight app with full code syntax highlighting, error checking, and code completion, just like a real Python IDE. This is the perfect app for anyone who wants to learn Python and write Python code. Elevate your Python skills with built-in coding challenges, solve them to practice and learn Python, and enhance your programming and problem-solving skills. New coding problems are added regularly. Learn Python with the official tutorial. Read the official Standard Library documentation from the app. Learn about data types, functions, classes, and programming constructs. Edit your code with a full-featured code editor that supports code syntax highlighting, undo and redo, opening files, themes, colors, and fonts. Test your programming knowledge, the coding editor will tell you if you are writing valid code. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this app will help you improve your Python programming skills. Use this coding editor to become a Pythonista and a better developer. Note that certain features are available only with the developer upgrade.

Screenshots

Terminal#4 screens
Python Coding Editor & IDE App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Terminal# and Python Coding Editor & IDE App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Terminal#'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's. Terminal# also leads on ads (none vs shown). Python Coding Editor & IDE App's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Python Coding Editor & IDE App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Terminal# 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 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Terminal#'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Terminal# versus Python Coding Editor & IDE App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal#Python Coding Editor & IDE App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (153 ratings) — better4.4 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1532.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#76#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii ShaidullinCloudbit d.o.o.

Customer experience

Terminal#

All ratings153 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

All ratings2,873 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative44.5%

User reviews

Terminal#

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
  • 👍 Clutter-free interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Uncluttered format
  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 👍 Can run code on phone
  • 👍 Good coding app for beginners and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy interface
  • 🔒 Pay to use
  • 🔒 Subscription only
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🐛 Errors when installing libraries

Bugs and requests

Terminal#

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for 2FA
  • Improve text editor functionality
  • Provide option to disable password storage

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Make the app completely free to use

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Terminal#

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Semi-annual$8.996 Months
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Two hundred connections$2.99
  • Five hundred connections$3.99
  • Eight hundred connections$5.99
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  • A thousand connections$7.99
  • Infinity connections$9.99
8 purchases

Python Coding Editor & IDE App

Subscriptions4
  • Developer Upgrade2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Developer Offer Upgrade$24.991 Year
  • Developer Upgrade7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Developer Upgrade7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Tokens$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Developer upgrade$39.99
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  • Developer Lite Upgrade$59.99

Questions

Is Terminal# free?
Terminal# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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, Terminal# or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Terminal# is rated higher. Terminal# averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Terminal# or Python Coding Editor & IDE App have ads?
Python Coding Editor & IDE App shows ads; Terminal# does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal# or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Terminal# was updated on September 30, 2026 and Python Coding Editor & IDE App on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Terminal# or Python Coding Editor & IDE App?
Terminal# currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding Editor & IDE App at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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