python3$ vs Prompt 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Local Python 3.13 execution
- Breakpoint debugging
- PyPI library downloads
- Git integration
- LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
- Customizable interface
- QR code generation and scanning
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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
Prompt 3
A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.
- Native terminal emulator
- SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support
- Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing
- Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration
- Customizable clips for commands
- FaceID/TouchID authentication
- Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding
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Prompt 3 is our #1 fully-native terminal emulator for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and now, Apple Vision Pro! Yes, with one purchase, you get four platforms. Supporting SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and Local Shells (on Mac), you can stay connected even on the most unstable networks. And with Panic Sync, your servers sync everywhere. For terminals, this is the only app you need. NOW EVEN BETTER: • SSH, Telnet, and Local (for Mac) Rock-solid and reliable connectivity to your hosts. • Mosh and Eternal Terminal Keep your terminal open even when you get disconnected. Mosh is optimized for high-latency, low-throughput networks. Eternal Terminal is great for when you need to keep your full terminal history on a flaky connection. • Lower Price Everything is so expensive right now. So we made Prompt cheaper. Take that, capitalism. • Superfast Emulation We retooled the text engine in Prompt 3 to be up to 10x faster, including GPU acceleration, and with improved terminal emulation, you can run nvim inside tmux without breaking a sweat. • Clips Put your most-used commands and text bits into clips and access them with a single tap via Prompt’s keyboard bar. Clips can be stored globally or per-server. • Secure Enclave Authenticate with FaceID and TouchID. The keys will stay secure on your device. • Panic Sync Sync your favorite servers, passwords, private keys, and clips, between Prompt on all of your devices. • Customizable Make Prompt perfect with new themes, fonts, and a very configurable iOS keyboard. • Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding Access corporate servers, even at the beach. • Mouse Support Use your mouse to interact with TUI-based apps that run through the terminal. AND YES, A DARK ICON. What more can we say? TAKE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE, INCLUDING YOUR MAC AND APPLE VISION PRO. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY PROMPT 3. © Panic EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: python3$ at 91% against Prompt 3's 22%. python3$ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Prompt 3's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (349 vs 23). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Prompt 3 is free to download; python3$ costs $2.99 up front. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. python3$ asks for nothing beyond the download.
python3$ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prompt 3 has 349 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of python3$'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Prompt 3's.
python3$ ships an update weekly, Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | python3$ | Prompt 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better | 4.3 (349 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews — better | 22.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 349 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #86 | #20 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 588 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | Panic, Inc. |
Customer experience
python3$
Prompt 3
User reviews
python3$
From 23 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Prompt 3
From 349 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors
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
Prompt 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
- Crashes when connected to external monitor
- Black screen issues with custom font configurations
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Vertical display sync issues
Requested features
8 requests- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips
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- Alt/Meta key support for Emacs
- iCloud sync option
- Sign in with Apple for Panic Sync
In-app purchases
python3$
No in-app purchases
Prompt 3
- Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Prompt 3 One Time$49.99









