Comparison

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile vs Derive

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

Head to head
About

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile

Master Python programming with interactive lessons, coding challenges, and quizzes. Practice in a built-in editor, test your knowledge, and track your progress. Ideal for beginners and those looking to enhance their coding skills.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step Python tutorials
  • Interactive coding exercises
  • Built-in code editor
  • Real-world examples
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Python easily with interactive lessons, coding challenges, and fun quizzes. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your programming skills, this app helps you learn step by step. Practice directly in the built-in code editor, test your knowledge with exercises, and see your progress in real time — all in one place. Key Features: - Step-by-step Python tutorials - Interactive coding exercises and quizzes - Built-in code editor for hands-on learning - Learn at your own pace - Real-world examples and projects Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone curious about coding — this app makes learning Python simple, practical, and enjoyable. Start your programming journey today and build the skills to create your own projects! Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with the Python Software Foundation. “Python” is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. Subscription Details Some features are available for free, while full access requires a subscription. The subscription renews automatically at the end of the period unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or turn off auto-renewal anytime via your App Store account settings. Payment is charged at the time of purchase. https://www.oceanfloatmobile.com/terms-and-conditions/ https://www.oceanfloatmobile.com/privacy-policy/

About

Derive

This app provides an infinite canvas for handwritten math and science notes. It uses AI to recognize your handwriting, offering a live tutor for step-by-step assistance directly within your notes. Organize your work into notebooks that sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for note-taking
  • Handwritten math recognition
  • Live AI tutor for step-by-step help
  • Notebook and page organization
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Light, dark, and sepia themes
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Derive Notes is a canvas-first note-taking app built for math, science, and engineering students. Write equations by hand with Apple Pencil, and let Derive understand what you wrote, so your notes do more than sit on the page. HANDWRITING THAT'S ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD Draw on an infinite canvas the way you would on paper. Derive recognizes your handwritten math as you work, turning messy strokes into clean, structured expressions you can check, reuse, and build on. A TUTOR RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR WORK Stuck on a step? Open the tutor panel and get step-by-step help tied directly to what's on your canvas. It works alongside your handwriting instead of pulling you into a separate app. BUILT FOR REAL STUDY SESSIONS - Infinite canvas with smooth, low-latency inking - Pen, eraser, and lasso tools for fast editing - Organize your work into notebooks and pages - Two-finger tap to undo, pinch to zoom - Your notebooks sync securely across your devices DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, distraction-free workspace with light, dark, sepia, and high-contrast themes, so long study sessions stay comfortable. Derive Notes keeps your handwriting at the center and adds just enough intelligence to make studying faster by recognizing your math, helping you through hard steps, and keeping every page organized and in sync. Note: Derive uses trusted third-party AI providers to process handwriting and page text for recognition and tutoring. You're asked for consent in-app before these features are used. DESIGNED FOR IPAD AND APPLE PENCIL Handwriting, drawing, and the full authoring tools require an iPad with Apple Pencil. On iPhone, Derive is a companion for reading and reviewing your notebooks: browse your library, open any page, search across everything, and ask the tutor. Notes you write on iPad appear on iPhone automatically. SUBSCRIPTION Derive Pro unlocks writing and editing, handwriting recognition, and the AI tutor. Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial, and a trial or subscription is required to use Derive. If a subscription later lapses, the notebooks you already made stay readable, so your own work is never locked away. - Derive Pro Monthly: A$9.99 per month - Derive Pro Annual: A$101.99 per year - Both start with a 7-day free trial Prices are in Australian dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Derive Terms of Service: https://derivenotes.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://derivenotes.com/privacy

Screenshots

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile4 screens
Derive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile at 4.8 against Derive's 4.1. Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 17). Derive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Derive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile has 3.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile's written reviews are positive against 31% of Derive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile ships an update every 10 days, Derive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile versus Derive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Python・Coding-AI CompileDerive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better4.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOcean Float MobileDerive Notes Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile

All ratings3,203 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative60.5%

Derive

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral37.5%
Negative31.3%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Vibe Code Plus Weekly$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Win Premium$14.991 Year
  • VibeCode Pro Weekly$15.997 Days
  • VibeCode Max Weekly$19.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Offer3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Extra Course Monthly1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$69.991 Year
  • Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Extra Course Yearly$199.991 Year
6 purchases

Derive

Subscriptions6
  • Derive Pro (Monthly, student)7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Derive Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Derive Pro (Monthly, invited)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Derive Pro (Yearly, student)7 Days trial$75.001 Year
  • Derive Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$83.901 Year
  • Derive Pro (Annual, invited)1 Month trial$83.901 Year

Questions

Is Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile free?
Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Derive free?
Derive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile or Derive?
Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile is rated higher. Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Derive averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile or Derive have ads?
Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile shows ads; Derive does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile or Derive?
Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile ships an update every 10 days, and Derive every 3 days. Most recently, Learn Python・Coding-AI Compile was updated on October 12, 2026 and Derive on October 11, 2026.

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