# python3$ vs Python+

The clearest difference is price: Python+ at Free against python3$'s $2.99. python3$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Python+ is free to download; python3$ costs $2.99 up front. Python+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. python3$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for python3$ against 4.8 for Python+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of python3$'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Python+'s.

python3$ ships an update weekly, Python+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | python3$ | Python+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python3/id585637688/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-plus/id6473080912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 588 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### python3$

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-plus/id6473080912)

Learn Python 3 with a comprehensive offline app. It offers structured courses, interactive tutorials, a code editor, and a Python interpreter. Master data analysis and machine learning concepts on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Structured Python 3 courses, Interactive tutorials with live output, Full-featured Python IDE, Offline Python interpreter, Data science libraries included, Coding challenges and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PythonMotion Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| PythonMotion Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is python3$ free?

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

### Is Python+ free?

Python+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, python3$ or Python+?

Python+ is rated higher. python3$ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Python+ averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do python3$ or Python+ have ads?

Python+ shows ads; python3$ does not.

### Which is updated more often, python3$ or Python+?

python3$ ships an update weekly, and Python+ monthly. Most recently, python3$ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Python+ on September 18, 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.*