Comparison

python3$ vs Swifty Compiler

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

Head to head
About

python3$

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
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This is a Python 3.13 learning tool for efficient learning, fast programming, local execution, breakpoint debugging, precise error reporting, Git fetching, iCloud access, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) * Download pure Python libraries from PyPI at your leisure. * Read a variety of learning materials and run examples as you learn, making it easy to understand and efficient. * Enjoy breakpoint debugging, precise error reporting, code templates, auto-suggestion, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, and multi-line comments, making development more convenient. * Access iCloud easily, synchronize across multiple devices for efficient collaboration. * Use Git to fetch source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub. * Connect to a LAN or Bluetooth connection for efficient file transfer via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. * Easily search for learning materials using the built-in browser. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. * Easily open file formats such as py, txt, pdf, chm, mp3, m4v, zip, gif, png, html, py, and doc through the file system. * Easily adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for more comfortable reading. * Customize background images and colors, text color and shadow, text font, text size, background animation, interface transition animation, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. * Easily generate QR codes for Python 3.13 scripts and learning materials, and scan them to access them. * Easily share Python 3.13 scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code templates - The contents of a new file will copy the contents of the code template. Many libraries have C extensions that require porting. If you would like to port a library, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159, WeChat: 1301367159. The following libraries have been successfully ported: Python: 3.13.0 Cython-3.1.0 OpenCV-4.11.0 scikit-learn-1.7.dev0 Numpy: 2.2.0dev Pandas: 3.0.0dev scipy: 1.15.0dev matplotlib: 3.11.0dev seaborn-0.13.2 Scrapy-2.12.0 kiwisolver-1.4.5 lxml-5.3.0 pillow-11.2.0dev requests-2.32.3 statsmodels-0.15.0.dev wrapt- 1.17.2 yfinance-0.2.54 skimage-0.26.0 wordcloud-1.9.4 pydantic_core-2.27.2 jiter-0.8.2 astropy-7.0.1 pyerfa-2.0.1.6 bcrypt-4.3.0 tornado-6.5b1 biopython-1.86.dev0 regex-2024.11.6 cffi-1.18.0.dev0 markupsafe-3.1.0 pyemd-1.0.0 cryptography-45.0.0.dev1 pynacl-1.6.0

About

Swifty Compiler

Write, run, and experiment with Swift code on your mobile device. This app functions as a personal playground for testing algorithms, prototyping ideas, and enhancing coding skills with a variety of editing tools.

Highlights
  • Write and run Swift code
  • Import Swift and Playground files
  • Code completion and error highlighting
  • Code formatting and syntax correction
  • Code snapshots (PNG, JPEG, PDF)
  • Dark and light mode support
  • Unlimited credits (Premium)
Features
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Write and run Swift code effortlessly, anywhere and anytime. Swifty Compiler is the perfect tool to test algorithms, prototype ideas, or experiment with Swift code on the go. Use it as your personal playground to explore concepts and improve your coding skills. Free Features: • Daily credits⁽¹⁾: 10 credits per day • Import Swift files • Open Playground files and import their Swift files • Share Swift files, Playground files, or text directly to the app • Code Snapshot (PNG, JPEG, HEIC, or PDF) • Adjustable font size and line spacing • Auto-indentation • Code completion suggestions • Auto-closing brackets and quotes • Error highlighting • Bracket and line highlighting • Code block selection • Cursor position indicator • Code snippets • Extra keyboard buttons • Comment/uncomment selection • Markdown comments • Duplicate code • Move line up/down • Indent/Outdent (Shift right/left) • Jump to line or selection • Keyboard shortcuts • Multitasking support on iPad • Dark and light mode support • Share extension support • No ads Premium Features: • Unlimited credits⁽¹⁾ • Share as Swift file • Save Swift files to the Files app (iCloud or local storage) • Auto-save last input • Unlimited Undo/Redo • Code formatting • Add documentation • Syntax correction • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) • Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) • Multiple Swift versions • Font pack • Show invisible characters • Create/Edit custom snippets • Create/Edit custom keyboard buttons • No watermark on code snapshots 1. 1 Credit = 1 Code Execution Feel free to reach us out if have any suggestions or ideas. - Email: taleb.apps@gmail.com - X: @hassantaleb90 - Telegram: @hassantaleb If you enjoy Swifty Compiler, please leave a review to support us!

Screenshots

python3$4 screens
Swifty Compiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swifty Compiler at Free against python3$'s $2.99. Swifty Compiler also leads on ratings volume (194 vs 23). python3$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads and chart position 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

Swifty Compiler is free to download; python3$ costs $2.99 up front. Swifty Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. python3$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

python3$ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swifty Compiler has 194 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of python3$'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Swifty Compiler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

python3$ ships an update weekly, Swifty Compiler fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
python3$ versus Swifty Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpython3$Swifty Compiler
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better4.5 (194 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better84.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23194 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#86#82 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Hassan Taleb

Customer experience

python3$

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.3%

Swifty Compiler

All ratings194 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%

User reviews

python3$

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Swifty Compiler

From 194 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast code execution
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Great for on-the-go coding
  • ✨ Good for learning Swift
  • ✅ Useful for testing logic

Room to improve

  • 💰 High cost for features
  • ⚠️ Limited free usage
  • 💸 Subscription model criticized
  • 🚫 No offline mode
  • 🤔 Unreasonable charging logic

Bugs and requests

python3$

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Quotation mark not working
  • Module changes not recognized
  • My Code view gets stuck in subdirectory
  • Tabs converted to spaces
  • Auto-indent buggy
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  • Auto-complete issues at end of line
  • Difficulty importing from cloud storage
  • Cursor positioning fiddly on iPad
  • Inappropriate auto-completion
  • No interactive mode
  • Execute button locked behind review

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Tkinter library
  • Add GPIO library for Raspberry Pi
  • Add iTunes file sharing support
  • Network functionality (read web page)
  • Simple graphics module
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  • Disable execute sound
  • Improved Help system
  • Way to communicate with app provider

Swifty Compiler

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Refund screenshots are not correct
  • Kept loading without doing anything
  • Issues related to JSON parsing
  • Cannot save projects without paying
  • Cannot use Date or Calendar as types
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  • Misleading screenshots about Swift version
  • Cannot overwrite files in iCloud
  • Console does not print anything
  • Limited code execution per day
  • Cannot call a function before it's created

Requested features

18 requests
  • Support for newer Swift versions
  • Ability to import projects online
  • Cache 'premium' pop-up
  • Support multithreading (GCD)
  • Fix console printing bug
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  • Ability to add frameworks
  • Support for SwiftUI
  • Offline mode support
  • Autofill feature
  • Highlighting lines with warnings/errors
  • Show which compiler is used
  • Ability to change Swift version without paying
  • More than one Swift version option
  • Import own fonts
  • Call basic modules like SwiftUI
  • Use input and output as command tool
  • Overwrite existing files in iCloud
  • Korean language version

In-app purchases

None

python3$

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Swifty Compiler

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.00

Questions

Is python3$ free?
python3$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swifty Compiler free?
Swifty Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, python3$ or Swifty Compiler?
python3$ is rated higher. python3$ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Swifty Compiler averages 4.5 from 194 ratings.
Do python3$ or Swifty Compiler have ads?
Neither python3$ nor Swifty Compiler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, python3$ or Swifty Compiler?
python3$ ships an update weekly, and Swifty Compiler fortnightly. Most recently, python3$ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Swifty Compiler on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, python3$ or Swifty Compiler?
python3$ currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Swifty Compiler at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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