Comparison

Appboard vs PythonIDE

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

Head to head
About

Appboard

Explore and track popular applications from global charts. Discover rankings, ratings, and bookmark apps with built-in translation and regional store switching. Advanced features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Discover popular global apps
  • Track app rankings and ratings
  • Bookmark and organize apps
  • Built-in translation
  • Switch regional stores
  • iCloud sync
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Whether you're an app maker, or someone who loves exploring global App Store, Appboard makes it easy to find and track the apps you need. - Discover popular apps from global charts. - Track global rankings, ratings, and more of your favorite apps. - Collect and bookmark the apps you’re interested in using folders. - Easily understand app information in other languages with built-in translation. - Quickly switch between different regional stores. - Sync your data securely across all your devices with iCloud support. - Use widgets to check app rankings, ratings, and more from your home screen. Unlimited access to advanced features, including detailed app metrics, Pro widgets, and iCloud sync, requires a Pro subscription or in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://slashpage.com/appboard/qrx6zk258yzqxmv314y5

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

Appboard4 screens
PythonIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PythonIDE at 4.8 against Appboard's 4.3. PythonIDE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Appboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. Appboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PythonIDE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Appboard's written reviews are positive against 90% of PythonIDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appboard ships an update every 2 days, PythonIDE weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Appboard versus PythonIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppboardPythonIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews89.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB668 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongchan Son文禄 张

Customer experience

Appboard

All ratings43 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative19.5%

PythonIDE

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Appboard

Subscriptions2
  • Appboard Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Appboard Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Appboard ProFree
  • Appboard PlusFree
  • Appboard Pro$5.99
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  • Appboard Pro$24.99
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 Appboard free?
Appboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PythonIDE free?
PythonIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Appboard or PythonIDE?
PythonIDE is rated higher. Appboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while PythonIDE averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do Appboard or PythonIDE have ads?
Appboard shows ads; PythonIDE does not.
Which is updated more often, Appboard or PythonIDE?
Appboard ships an update every 2 days, and PythonIDE weekly. Most recently, Appboard was updated on September 22, 2026 and PythonIDE on September 22, 2026.

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