# Python Editor vs Gexed

The clearest difference is price: Python Editor at Free against Gexed's $7.99. Gexed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Python Editor is free to download; Gexed costs $7.99 up front. Python Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gexed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Python Editor ships an update every 6 months, Gexed every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python Editor | Gexed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [smol farm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817704756) |

## What reviewers say

### Python Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-editor-learn-and-code/id6450125642)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Editor Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Python Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Gexed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gexed/id6746685684)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python Editor free?

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

### Is Gexed free?

Gexed costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Python Editor or Gexed have ads?

Python Editor shows ads; Gexed does not.

### Which is updated more often, Python Editor or Gexed?

Python Editor ships an update every 6 months, and Gexed every 8 months. Most recently, Python Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gexed on November 5, 2026.

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