# eNES vs Python Coding

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Python Coding at 71% against eNES's 37%. Python Coding also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 185). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eNES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Python Coding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python Coding holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python Coding has 1.2K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of eNES's written reviews are positive against 71% of Python Coding's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eNES | Python Coding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enes-nes-and-snes-retro-emu/id6499447166/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 185 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#43** |
| Size | 13 MB | 321 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia La Spina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489624695) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### eNES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enes-nes-and-snes-retro-emu/id6499447166)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Play your favorite NES and SNES games with this emulator. Import your own game files and enjoy features like save states, customizable controls, and even Apple Watch compatibility. An optional PRO upgrade unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

**Highlights:** NES and SNES support, Import game files, Save states and auto-load, Customizable on-screen controls, External controller support, TAS tools for input recording, Apple Watch play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eNES PRO mounth sub | $0.99 | per month |
| eNES Subscription yearly | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great emulator for retro games
- 🚀 Supports Dendy, Sega, and SNES games
- 📦 Lightweight and easy to use
- 🌟 Good support from developers
- ✅ No ads reported by one user

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls are difficult and unresponsive
- 👎 Directional buttons are problematic
- 👎 Games often unplayable due to controls
- 👎 Lacks essential buttons like reset
- 👎 Some games have missing audio tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button missing
- Games cannot be restarted
- Audio issues with missing tracks
- Back button doesn't work occasionally
- Diagonal directions don't work

**Requested features**

- Add Game Genie codes function
- Improve D-pad for sliding
- Add customization to button layout
- Support for Bluetooth controllers
- Add reset button functionality


### Python Coding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-coding/id6738411328)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Developer Tools, #57 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful Python IDE for mobile devices, allowing users to write, run, and learn Python 3 code offline. It includes features for data science, interactive tutorials, and coding challenges, making it ideal for learners and developers.

**Highlights:** Powerful Python IDE with syntax highlighting, Offline Python 3 runtime, Live code execution with real-time output, Data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib), Interactive Python tutorials, PyPI package manager, Coding challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Python Coding Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Python Coding Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Python Coding Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable usage
- 👍 Easier than on laptop
- 👍 Good for training
- 👍 Seamless interface
- 👍 Supports Matplotlib

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Requires Pro mode for many features
- 🐛 Keyboard won't pull up
- 🐛 Gave unexpected error

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard won't pull up
- Gave unexpected error

**Requested features**

- Add support for Git
- Implement more advanced Python modules and libraries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eNES free?

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

### Is Python Coding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eNES or Python Coding?

Python Coding is rated higher. eNES averages 4.4 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Python Coding averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do eNES or Python Coding have ads?

Both eNES and Python Coding show ads.

### Which is updated more often, eNES or Python Coding?

eNES ships an update every 2 weeks, and Python Coding every 2 weeks. Most recently, eNES was updated on November 5, 2026 and Python Coding on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, eNES or Python Coding?

eNES currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Python Coding at #43. 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.*