# Cookie vs Python Coding

The clearest difference is rating: Python Coding at 4.8 against Cookie's 3.4. Python Coding also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 40%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Cookie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Coding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cookie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Cookie's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's.

Cookie ships an update every 4 months, Python Coding fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #36 | **#30** |
| Size | 2 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-editor/id6446215341)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your web browser cookies with this open-source tool. Easily view, create, edit, and delete cookies, and import/export them in various formats. Ideal for web development, testing, and enhancing online privacy.

**Highlights:** List all cookies, Search cookies, Create, edit, delete cookies, Import/export cookies, Delete all cookies, Customizable interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Free and open source
- 👍 Useful for data migration
- 👍 Good for privacy control
- 👍 Works on macOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work on iOS 18
- 🐛 Does not work on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Does not work on Sequoia update
- 🐛 Does not work on MacOS updates
- 🐛 Extension not loading

**Reported bugs**

- Extension cannot be loaded
- Manifest version error
- No cookies detected
- Not working on iOS 18
- Not working on MacOS updates

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 18 compatibility
- Update for newer MacOS versions
- Fix extension loading issues
- Remove intrusive advertising
- Improve cookie parsing for import


### Python Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #47 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful Python IDE for mobile devices, allowing users to write, run, and learn Python 3 code offline. It includes features for data science, interactive tutorials, and coding challenges, making it ideal for learners and developers.

**Highlights:** Powerful Python IDE with syntax highlighting, Offline Python 3 runtime, Live code execution with real-time output, Data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib), Interactive Python tutorials, PyPI package manager, Coding challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Coding Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Python Coding Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Python Coding Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable usage
- 👍 Easier than on laptop
- 👍 Good for training
- 👍 Seamless interface
- 👍 Supports Matplotlib

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Requires Pro mode for many features
- 🐛 Keyboard won't pull up
- 🐛 Gave unexpected error

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard won't pull up
- Gave unexpected error

**Requested features**

- Add support for Git
- Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie free?

Cookie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Python Coding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cookie or Python Coding?

Python Coding is rated higher. Cookie averages 3.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Python Coding averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Cookie or Python Coding have ads?

Python Coding shows ads; Cookie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie or Python Coding?

Cookie ships an update every 4 months, and Python Coding fortnightly. Most recently, Cookie was updated on September 27, 2026 and Python Coding on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cookie or Python Coding?

Cookie currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*