# Remote for GDevelop vs PythonIDE

The clearest difference is ads: PythonIDE at none against Remote for GDevelop's shown. PythonIDE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for GDevelop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Remote for GDevelop ships an update every 4 months, PythonIDE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for GDevelop | PythonIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 38 MB | 668 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Momoh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822832578) | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-gdevelop/id6747778273)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### PythonIDE

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 Remote for GDevelop free?

Remote for GDevelop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PythonIDE free?

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

### Do Remote for GDevelop or PythonIDE have ads?

Remote for GDevelop shows ads; PythonIDE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for GDevelop or PythonIDE?

Remote for GDevelop ships an update every 4 months, and PythonIDE weekly. Most recently, Remote for GDevelop was updated on October 27, 2026 and PythonIDE on October 28, 2026.

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