# Python Manual vs YAML Tools

The clearest difference is update cadence: YAML Tools at every 5 weeks against Python Manual's every 34 months. YAML Tools also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Python Manual's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Python Manual costs $0.99 and YAML Tools $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Python Manual ships an update every 34 months, YAML Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python Manual | YAML Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #139 | **#110** |
| Size | 23 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hua Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497666891) | [Mohammed Aadhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526081218) |

## What reviewers say

### Python Manual

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### YAML Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A private YAML editor for mobile devices that allows you to write, validate, convert, and compare configuration files. It offers desktop-like editing features, JSON schema validation, and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting and code folding, JSON schema validation, Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more, Side-by-side file comparison, Private, on-device processing, Full iPad keyboard shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python Manual free?

Python Manual costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YAML Tools free?

YAML Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Python Manual or YAML Tools have ads?

Neither Python Manual nor YAML Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python Manual or YAML Tools?

Python Manual ships an update every 34 months, and YAML Tools every 5 weeks. Most recently, Python Manual was updated on November 14, 2026 and YAML Tools on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python Manual or YAML Tools?

Python Manual currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and YAML Tools at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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