# Appboard vs PythonIDE

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Appboard | PythonIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appboard-app-rankings/id1667492380/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 668 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongchan Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667492382) | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) |

## What reviewers say

### Appboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appboard-app-rankings/id1667492380)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Appboard Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Appboard Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Appboard Pro | Free | one-time |
| Appboard Plus | Free | one-time |
| Appboard Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Appboard Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### PythonIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PythonIDE Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PythonIDE Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Donate · Chicken Leg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Lollipop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Bubble Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feed Dev Poop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Connect Your Own AI | $1.99 | one-time |
| SSH Server Management | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200次调用包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Calls Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*