# Terminal# vs Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal# | Python Coding Editor & IDE App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #74 | **#9** |
| Size | 6 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


### Python Coding Editor & IDE App

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #15 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 | $59.99 | 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 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 #74 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*