# pythoni2.7 vs Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

The clearest difference is update cadence: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition at every 5 weeks against pythoni2.7's every 3 months. Python3 IDE Fresh Edition also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and ratings volume (426 vs 49). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pythoni2.7 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for pythoni2.7 against 4.5 for Python3 IDE Fresh Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python3 IDE Fresh Edition has 426 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 88% positive.

pythoni2.7 ships an update every 3 months, Python3 IDE Fresh Edition every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pythoni2.7 | Python3 IDE Fresh Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythoni27-run-python-code/id576107879/reviews) | **[4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 116 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### pythoni2.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythoni27-run-python-code/id576107879)

Learn, run, and share Python 2.7 scripts on your iOS device. Features include code completion, auto-indentation, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your coding environment and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Run Python 2.7 scripts, Code completion and auto-indent, Syntax highlighting, Built-in browser for learning, File system support, Customizable interface, Share code via email and social media

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horizontal screen development | $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 |


### Python3 IDE Fresh Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3-ide-fresh-edition/id1397406775)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn, code, run, and debug Python 3.13 scripts directly on your iOS device. This app provides a comprehensive environment with essential libraries pre-installed, making it easy to test and share your code.

**Highlights:** Learn Python 3.13, Code and run scripts, Debug Python code, Share Python scripts, Includes popular libraries (OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas), Grammar highlighting, Direct code execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Convenient functions | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, doesn't ask for money
- 👍 Fantastic, everything already installed
- 👍 Best of the best
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent, works fast with a convenient interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Debug mode can't be turned off
- 🐛 Some libraries can't be installed
- 🐛 Font is annoying
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Python 3
- 🐛 Doesn't work with f-strings

**Reported bugs**

- Debug mode can't be turned off
- Doesn't work with Python 3
- Doesn't work with f-strings
- Crashes when using certain modules

**Requested features**

- Add more Python modules and libraries
- Update to newer Python version
- Add ability to install custom libraries
- Add dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pythoni2.7 free?

pythoni2.7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Python3 IDE Fresh Edition free?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, pythoni2.7 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition?

Python3 IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. pythoni2.7 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Python3 IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 from 426 ratings.

### Do pythoni2.7 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition have ads?

Neither pythoni2.7 nor Python3 IDE Fresh Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pythoni2.7 or Python3 IDE Fresh Edition?

pythoni2.7 ships an update every 3 months, and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition every 5 weeks. Most recently, pythoni2.7 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Python3 IDE Fresh Edition on September 24, 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.*