# pythoni vs GitHub

The clearest difference is rating: GitHub at 4.8 against pythoni's 4.4. GitHub also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 229) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). pythoni's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pythoni sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of pythoni's written reviews are positive against 63% of GitHub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | pythoni | GitHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythoni-run-codeautocomplete/id493505744/reviews) | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 229 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 587 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) |

## What reviewers say

### pythoni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythoni-run-codeautocomplete/id493505744)

This app is a Python 3.13 learning and development tool. It offers local execution, debugging, and access to PyPI libraries. Features include code completion, error reporting, Git integration, and file sharing.

**Highlights:** Python 3.13 local execution, Breakpoint debugging, PyPI library installation, Code autocomplete and coloring, Git integration, LAN/Bluetooth file transfer, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Transfer | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Exercises | $0.99 | one-time |
| ThePyPiManager | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go coding
- 💡 Helpful tutorials and documentation
- 🚀 Seamless execution of Python code

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around forced reviews
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🙃 Confusing or cluttered interface

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with the range() function
- Incompatibility with certain Python libraries
- Inconsistent behavior with input() and raw_input()

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved file management and integration
- Expanded library support
- Customizable code editor


### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #4 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pythoni free?

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

### Is GitHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pythoni or GitHub?

GitHub is rated higher. pythoni averages 4.4 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while GitHub averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do pythoni or GitHub have ads?

Neither pythoni nor GitHub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pythoni or GitHub?

pythoni ships an update weekly, and GitHub weekly. Most recently, pythoni was updated on September 24, 2026 and GitHub on September 24, 2026.

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