Comparison

Python Editor vs Simple Python Editor

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

Simple Python Editor

Features
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This is not an official Brython release. It is provided solely for Python beginners to practice coding on mobile devices.

Screenshots

Python Editor4 screens
Simple Python Editor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Python Editor at Free against Simple Python Editor's $0.99. Simple Python Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Python Editor is free to download; Simple Python Editor costs $0.99 up front. Python Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Python Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
Python Editor versus Simple Python Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython EditorSimple Python Editor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian LauKaiching Chang

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
None

Simple Python Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python Editor free?
Python Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Python Editor free?
Simple Python Editor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Python Editor or Simple Python Editor have ads?
Python Editor shows ads; Simple Python Editor does not.

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