Comparison

PyPocket vs DevToolkit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PyPocket

A lightweight, offline Python editor for iOS that allows you to write, test, and run Python code with real-time syntax highlighting and instant output. It offers a full Python 3 environment and a modern, native interface optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Full Python 3 environment
  • Offline code execution
  • Real-time syntax highlighting
  • Dark and light themes
  • Split-screen output view
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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PyPocket is a lightweight, offline-capable Python editor that lets you write, test, and run Python code with real-time syntax highlighting and instant output. KEY FEATURES • Full Python Environment - Complete Python 3 support powered by Pyodide - Run code instantly with no server needed - Access to Python's standard library - Real-time code execution • Straight Forward Code Editor - Smart syntax highlighting - Dark and light themes - Ooptimized for coding • Modern Interface - Clean, iOS-native design - Split-screen output view - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad - Adaptive layout for different screen sizes • Powerful Development Tools - Copy code with one tap - Clear, readable output console - Error highlighting and reporting - Instant code execution results PERFECT FOR • Students learning Python • Developers testing quick code snippets • Teachers demonstrating Python concepts • Anyone wanting to practice Python on the go • Coding enthusiasts who need a portable Python environment HIGHLIGHTS • No internet required after initial download • No account creation needed • No data collection or tracking • Free from ads and distractions • Universal app - works on iPhone and iPad PyPocket brings the power of Python to your pocket, making it easy to code whenever inspiration strikes. Whether you're a student, teacher, or professional developer, PyPocket provides everything you need for Python development in a clean, efficient package. Download PyPocket today and start coding Python anywhere. TECHNICAL NOTES • Powered by Pyodide for reliable Python execution • Supports Python 3 syntax and standard library • Optimized for iOS devices

About

DevToolkit

Features
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A developer's toolkit in your pocket. SSH, SFTP, FTP/FTPS, DNS, Ping, Traceroute, HTTP, WebSocket, SSL and more — all in one app, no accounts, no data sent to the cloud. A single password encrypts everything and keeps it on your device. 13 professional tools, one interface. Native iOS 17 app; no ads, no tracking, no backend. NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME records; multiple types in one query • Ping — live latency chart, avg/min/max and packet loss statistics • Traceroute — UDP-based, per-hop latency with reverse DNS • Redirect Checker — follows the HTTP redirect chain step by step; loop detection • SSL Checker — TLS certificate, chain, expiration, cipher suite, SAN list FILE TRANSFER (FTP/SFTP) • FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocol support • Folder upload and download (recursive, including subdirectories) • File permissions (chmod) — numeric mode with preview • Rename, move, copy, bulk delete • Tappable breadcrumb for fast directory navigation • Home icon jumps to the root directory in one tap • Connection details and passwords stored encrypted REMOTE SHELL (SSH) • xterm-256color emulation — top, htop, vim and other screen apps work smoothly • Password, OpenSSH Ed25519 private key, and Secure Enclave-backed P-256 key auth • TOFU host key verification; warns against MITM attacks • Customizable keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, pipe, tilde, slash • Reorder shortcuts by drag and drop • Active SSH sessions stay alive in the background WEB DEVELOPMENT • Built-in browser — WKWebView with Console, Network, and Storage panels • HTTP client — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS; header editor, JSON/Form/Raw body • WebSocket — connect, send/receive text and binary frames, live log, 500-frame buffer • History for previous requests (HTTP and WebSocket) FILE MANAGER • Local file browser with tappable breadcrumb • Syntax-highlighted code editor: JSON, YAML, Markdown, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Bash, HTML, CSS • Image viewer and editor — crop, resize, convert to PNG/JPG/WEBP/HEIC/GIF/ICO, quality control • PDF reader • Media player: MP4, M4V, MOV, MP3, AAC, WAV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, FLV, TS, OGG • Archives: ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZip2, XZ, 7Z, RAR extraction; ZIP compression • Hardened against archive attacks like zip-slip MEDIA PLAYER (from URL) • MP4, MOV, MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV • HLS live streams (.m3u8) • Custom headers like Authorization and Cookie (HTTPS only) • History of loaded streams NOTES • End-to-end encrypted notes — protected by your app password • Attach photos and files • Attachments open directly in the in-app viewers SECURITY • On-device PBKDF2 (200,000 iterations, SHA-256) and AES-GCM encryption • All connections, passwords, SSH keys, notes, and history stored encrypted • Atomic password change with automatic rollback on failure • Auto-lock — immediate, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 1 hour • Auto-wipe after too many wrong password attempts (optional; 3, 5, 10, 15, 20) • SSH private keys can be generated inside the Secure Enclave; the key never leaves the device • No data is sent to any cloud. No backend. No account required. WHO IS IT FOR? System administrators, backend and web developers, DevOps and network engineers, and anyone who tinkers with servers and networks. One app, one password, fully local — a professional workstation in your pocket. WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Connect to a remote server via SSH, run commands, tail logs • Transfer files and folders over SFTP, change permissions remotely • Verify DNS, SSL, and redirect chains when launching a new domain • Diagnose network issues with ping, traceroute, public/local IP • Test a REST API, try a WebSocket endpoint • Watch live console output and network traffic in the built-in browser • Download a ZIP archive, extract it, edit the code inside with syntax highlighting

Screenshots

PyPocket4 screens
DevToolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DevToolkit at Free against PyPocket's $1.99. DevToolkit also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

DevToolkit is free to download; PyPocket costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
PyPocket versus DevToolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyPocketDevToolkit
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDor PascalOMER SEZGIN

In-app purchases

None

PyPocket

No in-app purchases

None

DevToolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PyPocket free?
PyPocket costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevToolkit free?
DevToolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PyPocket or DevToolkit have ads?
Neither PyPocket nor DevToolkit shows ads.

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