# python3$ vs Python IDE & Jupyter

The clearest difference is price: Python IDE & Jupyter at Free against python3$'s $2.99. Python IDE & Jupyter also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 23). python3$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 59%). On rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Python IDE & Jupyter is free to download; python3$ costs $2.99 up front. Python IDE & Jupyter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. python3$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for python3$ against 4.6 for Python IDE & Jupyter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of python3$'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Python IDE & Jupyter's.

python3$ ships an update weekly, Python IDE & Jupyter every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | python3$ | Python IDE & Jupyter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3/id585637688/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #115 |
| Size | 588 MB | 661 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) |

## What reviewers say

### python3$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3/id585637688)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application serves as a comprehensive Python 3.13 learning and development environment. It offers local code execution, debugging tools, PyPI library access, and convenient file sharing capabilities. Customize your coding experience with personalized themes and settings.

**Highlights:** Local Python 3.13 execution, Breakpoint debugging, PyPI library downloads, Git integration, LAN/Bluetooth file transfer, Customizable interface, QR code generation and scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Good performance and functionality
- 💡 Wide range of practice items
- 💻 Powerful Python environment on mobile
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI can be crowded
- ⚠️ Older Python versions used
- 💰 Separate purchases for different versions
- ❓ Some built-in methods not auto-detected
- 🐛 Quotation mark issues

**Reported bugs**

- Quotation mark not working
- Module changes not recognized
- My Code view gets stuck in subdirectory
- Tabs converted to spaces
- Auto-indent buggy

**Requested features**

- Add Tkinter library
- Add GPIO library for Raspberry Pi
- Add iTunes file sharing support
- Network functionality (read web page)
- Simple graphics module


### Python IDE & Jupyter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Developer Tools, #199 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full-featured Python coding environment for mobile devices. It supports both Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks, offering offline execution, code completion, and access to popular data science libraries.

**Highlights:** Python script and Jupyter notebook support, Offline code execution, Code completion and console, File and folder navigation, Data science library integration, Package management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Juno Pro Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful Python app for iPhone and iPad
- 🚀 Excellent for data science and machine learning
- 🚀 Impressive Jupyter notebook performance
- 👍 Sleek and elegant interface
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full functionality
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially when switching apps
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with external file storage
- 🐛 Inability to install many required packages
- 🐛 Outdated Python version (3.6)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when running certain code or opening files
- Unreliable file management and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn)
- Improve integration with external file storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Implement cell collapsing and text size adjustment
- Add an interactive REPL terminal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is python3$ free?

python3$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Python IDE & Jupyter free?

Python IDE & Jupyter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, python3$ or Python IDE & Jupyter?

python3$ is rated higher. python3$ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do python3$ or Python IDE & Jupyter have ads?

Neither python3$ nor Python IDE & Jupyter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, python3$ or Python IDE & Jupyter?

python3$ ships an update weekly, and Python IDE & Jupyter every 5 weeks. Most recently, python3$ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Python IDE & Jupyter on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, python3$ or Python IDE & Jupyter?

python3$ currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Python IDE & Jupyter at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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