# Python Coding Editor & IDE App vs HiSQL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiSQL at 100% against Python Coding Editor & IDE App's 49%. HiSQL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Python Coding Editor & IDE App's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Coding Editor & IDE App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and HiSQL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiSQL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding Editor & IDE App has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Python Coding Editor & IDE App's written reviews are positive against 100% of HiSQL's.

Python Coding Editor & IDE App ships an update every 3 weeks, HiSQL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python Coding Editor & IDE App | HiSQL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hisql/id6753840035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) | [丹 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845040567) |

## What reviewers say

### Python Coding Editor & IDE App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding-editor-and-ide-app/id6444399635)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Developer Tools, #19 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and run Python 3 code on your mobile device with this AI-powered editor. Features include a compiler, debugger, code completion, and built-in challenges to enhance your programming skills.

**Highlights:** Python 3 interpreter and compiler, AI-powered code assistance, Built-in debugger, Code syntax highlighting and completion, Coding challenges and tutorials, Standard library documentation access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Offer Upgrade | $24.99 | per year |
| Developer Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |
| Developer Upgrade | $59.99 | per year |
| 100 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Developer upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |
| Developer Lite Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Uncluttered format
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Can run code on phone
- 👍 Good coding app for beginners and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🔒 Pay to use
- 🔒 Subscription only
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Errors when installing libraries

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Doesn't let you run code without paying
- Limits debugging to 10 attempts before requiring payment
- Doesn't work as expected, even in basic mode
- Sketchy ads that claim device has a virus

**Requested features**

- Add input function
- Allow use of more advanced libraries and modules
- Improve text selection and editing
- Add shortcut to comment/uncomment lines
- Provide more tutorials and examples


### HiSQL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hisql/id6753840035)

Connect to and manage MySQL databases from your mobile device. Perform CRUD operations, utilize SSH tunneling, and enjoy smart SQL formatting. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multiple connections and data export.

**Highlights:** CRUD operations on MySQL, SSH tunneling, SSL connection option, IntelliSense and SQL formatting, Execution plan visualization, iCloud Sync for profiles, Data export to CSV, JSON, SQL

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python Coding Editor & IDE App free?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HiSQL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Python Coding Editor & IDE App or HiSQL?

HiSQL is rated higher. Python Coding Editor & IDE App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while HiSQL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Python Coding Editor & IDE App or HiSQL have ads?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App shows ads; HiSQL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Python Coding Editor & IDE App or HiSQL?

Python Coding Editor & IDE App ships an update every 3 weeks, and HiSQL every 2 weeks. Most recently, Python Coding Editor & IDE App was updated on October 16, 2026 and HiSQL on September 20, 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.*