Comparison

Python Editor vs Pythonica

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Python Editor

Learn and run Python 3 code directly on your device, offline. Includes built-in libraries, interactive examples, and support for Jupyter notebooks. Offers a Pro subscription for advanced features like AI assistance and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Offline Python 3 execution
  • Built-in numpy and matplotlib
  • Jupyter notebook support (.ipynb)
  • Syntax highlighting and code suggestions
  • Interactive examples and projects
  • Markdown, JSON, CSV, YAML preview
Features
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Learn Python and try it out – right on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Python Editor runs your code on the device, with no account and no internet needed. Made for school, college, coding classes and everyone just getting started. RUN PYTHON • Python 3 runs right in the app, also offline • print(), input() and a console like a terminal • Errors with their line number and a hint in plain words about what went wrong • numpy and matplotlib are built in; other packages like pandas, scipy or sympy download on first import DRAWINGS AND CHARTS Watch the turtle draw stars, spirals and houses with the turtle module, just like in computer science class. Charts from matplotlib show up right in the console. JUPYTER NOTEBOOKS Open and write .ipynb files: code cells you run one at a time, with text and output in between. The cells share their variables – just like in Jupyter. 20 EXAMPLES TO START FROM Guess the number, rock paper scissors, prime numbers, a colorful spiral, grades from a CSV file, a quiz from JSON and more. Each example becomes a file of your own to run and change. MADE FOR WRITING CODE • Syntax highlighting and line numbers • Suggestions as you type for Python, math, random, turtle, numpy and more • A bar above the keyboard with Tab, symbols and building blocks like if, for, def and class • Brackets and quotes close themselves, and lines indent after a colon • Find and replace, go to line and keyboard shortcuts WHOLE PROJECTS Every folder is a project with a file list, tabs and search. Your program imports its own modules and reads files like data.csv from its folder. Open folders from the Files app and iCloud Drive right where they are. ALSO FOR MARKDOWN, JSON, CSV, YAML AND TOML With highlighting and a preview for Markdown. ON THE MAC TOO With a menu bar, multiple windows and keyboard shortcuts. PYTHON EDITOR PRO Python, packages, notebooks, examples and everything for learning are free. Pro adds comfort – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • AI assistant with Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini that explains your code and proposes changes • No ads • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad and Mac • Import ZIP files and folders as projects, share projects as ZIP • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for the Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier state • App lock with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. The AI assistant uses your own API key from Anthropic, OpenAI or Google; its provider bills requests through it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/python-editor/privacy/ Python Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

About

Pythonica

Develop and debug Python web applications directly on your iOS device. This app provides a full Python environment with PIP support, a script editor with advanced features, and a built-in Git client. It also allows you to run your applications as standalone web apps.

Highlights
  • Full Python environment with PIP
  • Integrated Git client
  • Multi-tabbed script editor
  • Auto-complete and syntax validation
  • Standalone web app functionality
  • Remote file management (FTP/SFTP/FTPS/iCloud)
  • Offline Python documentation
Features
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Full-fledged Python on iOS with PIP support. Pythonica is designed for Python developers. With Pythonica, you can build, modify, run and debug web applications using Python and Webkit on your iOS device or any other device on the same network. Pythonica also turns your device into a complete standalone web application with Python support to run on startup. App features: - Full Python without internet connection - Git client - Script editor - html/js/css/json beautifiers in script editor - Auto-Complete - Image editor - Multi-tabbed script/image editor - PIP - Panel to capture logs - Supports in-app browser / in-app Safari - Multi-tabbed file manager - Set as standalone web application - Remote file manager (access app's files from another device) - FTP/SFTP/FTPS/iCloud managers - phpLiteAdmin to edit sqlite files - Firebug Lite - Syntax validator for HTML, JS & CSS - Offline Python documentation - Enable/Disable sharing with Files app - Split screen on iPad - Multitasking on iPad Note: Pythonica does not support c extensions. For more information & inquiries please contact us.

Screenshots

Python Editor4 screens
Pythonica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pythonica at 100% against Python Editor's 40%. Pythonica also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Python Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pythonica sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pythonica holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Python Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pythonica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python Editor ships an update every 6 months, Pythonica every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Python Editor versus Pythonica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython EditorPythonica
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian LauFiras Moussa

Customer experience

Python Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Pythonica

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Python Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Python Editor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Python Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Pythonica

One-time2
  • Unlock all features$4.99
  • Standalone Web Application$9.99

Questions

Is Python Editor free?
Python Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pythonica free?
Pythonica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python Editor or Pythonica?
Pythonica is rated higher. Python Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pythonica averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Python Editor or Pythonica have ads?
Both Python Editor and Pythonica show ads.
Which is updated more often, Python Editor or Pythonica?
Python Editor ships an update every 6 months, and Pythonica every 3 months. Most recently, Python Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pythonica on October 27, 2026.

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