# python3$ vs Prompt 3

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | python3$ | Prompt 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3/id585637688/reviews)** | [4.3 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **349** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #86 | **#20** |
| Size | 588 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) |

## What reviewers say

### python3$

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #120 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is python3$ free?

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

### Is Prompt 3 free?

Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, python3$ or Prompt 3?

python3$ is rated higher. python3$ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Prompt 3 averages 4.3 from 349 ratings.

### Do python3$ or Prompt 3 have ads?

Neither python3$ nor Prompt 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, python3$ or Prompt 3?

python3$ ships an update weekly, and Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, python3$ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Prompt 3 on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, python3$ or Prompt 3?

python3$ currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Prompt 3 at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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