# Scripting vs PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor at every 10 days against Scripting's every 3 weeks. Scripting's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 44) and chart position (#45 vs #172). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripting against 4.8 for PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Scripting's written reviews are positive against 91% of PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor's.

Scripting ships an update every 3 weeks, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting-ai-agent-and-tools/id6479691128/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-3-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **98.5% of reviews** | 91.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #172 |
| Size | 596 MB | 716 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting-ai-agent-and-tools/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #156 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create custom tools and automate tasks using scripts, AI, and native iOS features. Build dashboards, widgets, and utilities with code or by describing your needs to an AI agent. Integrate with device functions and share your creations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered script creation and editing, Custom dashboards and interactive widgets, TypeScript, JavaScript, and TSX support, Integration with native iOS features, Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts integration, Workspace organization and file management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-3-code-editor/id6753987304)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Developer Tools, #198 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive Python development environment on mobile devices. It supports local code execution, debugging, notebook editing, web development, and even AI-assisted coding. Access a wide range of libraries and build native applications directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Local Python 3 execution, Syntax highlighting and completion, Interactive debugging tools, .ipynb notebook support, Multi-file web project development, Bundled native extension packages, AI-assisted coding agent

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PythonIDE Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PythonIDE Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Donate · Chicken Leg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Lollipop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate · Bubble Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feed Dev Poop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200次调用包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Calls Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripting free?

Scripting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor free?

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scripting or PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor?

Scripting is rated higher. Scripting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Scripting or PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor have ads?

Neither Scripting nor PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor?

Scripting ships an update every 3 weeks, and PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Scripting was updated on November 8, 2026 and PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scripting or PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor?

Scripting currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*