# Pythonica vs Python Manual

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pythonica | Python Manual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonica-code-and-debug/id6463144918/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 237 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Hua Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497666891) |

## What reviewers say

### Pythonica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonica-code-and-debug/id6463144918)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standalone Web Application | $9.99 | one-time |


### Python Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-manual/id6477147390)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #156 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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