Comparison

Pythonica vs Python Editor

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 Editor

Features
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Write, run, debug, and manage Python projects anywhere with Python Editor — a powerful, professional Python IDE designed for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're learning Python, building automation scripts, developing web applications, analysing data, or working on machine learning projects, Python Editor provides everything you need in one modern mobile development environment. Enjoy a fast, native code editor with intelligent syntax highlighting, autocomplete, code navigation, project management, integrated Python runtime, debugging tools, Git support, package management, and much more. Create scripts, build complete applications, manage virtual environments, and work with popular Python libraries directly from your iOS device. Features • Professional Python code editor • Run Python scripts locally • Integrated Python 3 interpreter • Smart code completion and IntelliSense • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages • Project and workspace management • Multi-tab editing • Split editor support • Code folding and minimap • Search and replace across projects • Auto indentation and code formatting • Built-in terminal and interactive Python REPL • Breakpoints and advanced debugging tools • Integrated Git client with commit, push, pull, branches, and history • Package manager with pip support • Virtual environments (venv) • Jupyter Notebook support • Markdown editor and live preview • Unit testing with unittest and pytest • Linting and code quality analysis • Support for Flask, FastAPI, Django, NumPy, Pandas, Requests, OpenCV, Matplotlib, and more • Import and export projects easily • iCloud Drive and Files app integration • External keyboard shortcuts for iPad • Dark Mode and Light Mode • Widgets and Shortcuts support • Optimised for iPhone and iPad Built for Every Python Developer Whether you're a beginner writing your first "Hello World" program or an experienced developer managing large Python projects, Python Editor delivers a fast, reliable, and intuitive coding experience. Work on automation scripts, web APIs, data science notebooks, educational projects, backend services, and more—all from your mobile device. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

Pythonica4 screens
Python Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Python Editor at none against Pythonica's shown. Pythonica's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Pythonica sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Python Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pythonica versus Python Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonicaPython Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaNguyen Nam Giang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pythonica

One-time2
  • Unlock all features$4.99
  • Standalone Web Application$9.99
3 purchases

Python Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Python Editor Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Python Editor Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Python Editor Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Pythonica free?
Pythonica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Python Editor free?
Python Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pythonica or Python Editor have ads?
Pythonica shows ads; Python Editor does not.

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