# ProxyPin vs Python Coding

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProxyPin at none against Python Coding's 3. ProxyPin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 71%). Python Coding's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of ProxyPin's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, Python Coding fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProxyPin | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #34 |
| Size | 40 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### ProxyPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.

**Highlights:** QR code connection for proxy setup, Domain name filtering, JavaScript scripting for request/response processing, Request and response rewriting, Local request mapping, AES decryption of message bodies, Request blocking by URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Free and open-source software
- 🚀 Powerful traffic capturing capabilities
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔄 Multi-platform consistency
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certificate installation issues
- 🐛 HTTPS packet capture failures
- 🐛 VPN service not starting properly
- 🐛 App crashes during packet capture
- 🐛 Small window/floating window black screen

**Reported bugs**

- Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
- HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
- VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
- Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
- Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking

**Requested features**

- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)


### Python Coding

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #38 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 ProxyPin free?

ProxyPin 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, ProxyPin or Python Coding?

Python Coding is rated higher. ProxyPin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Python Coding averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do ProxyPin or Python Coding have ads?

Python Coding shows ads; ProxyPin does not.

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

ProxyPin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Python Coding fortnightly. Most recently, ProxyPin was updated on September 29, 2026 and Python Coding on September 30, 2026.

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

ProxyPin currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #34. 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.*