Comparison

Pythonica vs SQL Sheep

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

SQL Sheep

Features
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With SQL Manager, you can effortlessly create, edit, and delete databases right from your iOS device. No need to be tethered to a computer anymore.Your data is precious. SQL Manager ensures the highest level of security for your databases on your local .

Screenshots

Pythonica4 screens
SQL Sheep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pythonica at Free against SQL Sheep's $0.99. SQL Sheep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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; SQL Sheep costs $0.99 up front. Pythonica sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SQL Sheep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pythonica ships an update every 3 months, SQL Sheep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pythonica versus SQL Sheep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonicaSQL Sheep
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaCiwei Tech

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pythonica

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

SQL Sheep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pythonica free?
Pythonica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Sheep free?
SQL Sheep costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pythonica or SQL Sheep have ads?
Pythonica shows ads; SQL Sheep does not.
Which is updated more often, Pythonica or SQL Sheep?
Pythonica ships an update every 3 months, and SQL Sheep every 2 months. Most recently, Pythonica was updated on October 3, 2026 and SQL Sheep on September 26, 2026.

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