# Scripting vs PythonIDE

The clearest difference is monetization model: PythonIDE at free against Scripting's free with in-app purchases. Scripting's advantage is chart position (#41 vs unranked) and review sentiment (98% vs 90%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PythonIDE sells 17 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Scripting's written reviews are positive against 90% of PythonIDE's.

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, PythonIDE weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | PythonIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **97.9% of reviews** | 89.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 668 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/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #175 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**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

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

This app provides a full development environment on your mobile device, allowing you to run Python and JavaScript code locally. It includes a professional code editor, SSH terminal for server management, and various developer tools. An AI coding assistant is also integrated to help with code generation and debugging.

**Highlights:** Local Python 3.13 and JavaScript execution, Professional code editor with syntax highlighting, SSH terminal with SFTP and server monitoring, AI coding assistant for code generation and review, Built-in developer toolbox utilities, Scene canvas engine for graphics and games

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| 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 |
| Lifetime Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Connect Your Own AI | $1.99 | one-time |
| SSH Server Management | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200次调用包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (Upgrade) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Calls Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $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 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripting or PythonIDE?

Scripting is rated higher. Scripting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while PythonIDE averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do Scripting or PythonIDE have ads?

Neither Scripting nor PythonIDE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or PythonIDE?

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and PythonIDE weekly. Most recently, Scripting was updated on September 22, 2026 and PythonIDE on September 22, 2026.

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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.*