Comparison

Pythonica vs Python Manual

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

Head to head
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.

About

Python Manual

Features
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This application contains three parts: The Python Tutorial, Language Reference and The Python Standard Library. All contents of this manual are offline, pure and ad-free. Thanks for the support! If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me via email. yang7hua@gmail.com

Screenshots

Pythonica4 screens
Python Manual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pythonica at Free against Python Manual's $0.99. Pythonica also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Python Manual'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 · 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

Pythonica is free to download; Python Manual costs $0.99 up front. Pythonica sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Python Manual asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pythonica versus Python Manual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonicaPython Manual
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaHua Yang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pythonica

One-time2
  • Unlock all features$4.99
  • Standalone Web Application$9.99
None

Python Manual

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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