Comparison

Jupyter Notebook vs Pythona

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

Head to head
About

Jupyter Notebook

This app provides a full-featured Jupyter Notebook and Python 3 environment on your iPhone and iPad. Code, analyze data, and run machine learning projects anywhere with Google Colab compatibility and pre-installed libraries. It's designed for both beginners and professionals seeking a portable notebook experience.

Highlights
  • Jupyter Notebook support
  • Full Python 3 integration
  • Google Colab compatibility
  • File management with Notebook Manager
  • Fast compilation and optimized execution
  • Python console/IDLE
  • Example notebooks for learning
Features
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JuCode is a Jupyter environment for iPhone and iPad that requires no setup, comes with native Python and Google Colab support. JuCode delivers a fully native notebook with integrated Python3 Compiler, allowing you to code, analyze data, and run machine learning projects anywhere. Designed for both beginners and professionals, JuCode makes working with notebooks faster, easier, and more portable than ever. Key Features Jupyter Support Create, edit, and run notebooks with complete functionality - including Markdown cells, code cells, adding or deleting cells, and viewing live outputs. Directly open and work with .ipynb files without converters or extra tools. Full Python 3 Integration Python runs entirely on iOS, offering support for essential libraries - pre-installed for instant use. No manual installations required; simply import and start coding. Zero Setup JuCode comes with most needed libraries already installed like Matplotlib, Numpy, Pandas and more. Google Colab Support Seamlessly import notebooks from Google Colab and export them back after editing. Transfer .ipynb files to and from any app, ensuring smooth workflow across devices and platforms. File Management With Notebook Manager Browse, open, and manage files and folders with quick previews. Organize your files efficiently from inside the app. Fast Compilation & Optimized Execution Minimal load times with instant code cell execution. Built-in optimizations for large datasets and heavy computations. Python Console/IDLE For iPhone/iPad A dedicated interactive console for quick experiments and script testing. Education & Learning Ready Comes with example notebooks for Python basics, data analysis, and visualization - perfect for students, teachers, and self-learners. Dark & Light Mode Switch seamlessly between dark and light themes to suit your environment. Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://evoraapps.com/jucode/privacy-policy.html jupyter,notebook,ipynb,ide,data,science,machine,learning,pandas,numpy,matplotlib,coding,analysis

About

Pythona

Run Python 3.14 and large language models entirely on-device with a full-featured IDE. Supports Jupyter-style notebooks, scientific computing libraries, and local AI inference without API keys.

Highlights
  • Jupyter-style notebooks
  • On-device AI & machine learning
  • Preinstalled scientific computing libraries
  • Local Python 3.14 environment
  • Smart code completion
  • Markdown file preview
Features
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Run Python — and large language models, fully on-device — right on your iPhone and iPad. Pythona is a full-featured Python 3.14 IDE that brings real scientific computing, notebooks, and local AI to your device. Jupyter-style notebooks Write and run Python in cells, just like Jupyter — charts, tables, images, and math render inline. Open, edit, and save .ipynb files to run data analysis and experiments anywhere. On-device AI & machine learning Run large language models entirely on-device with MLX, Apple's ML framework for Apple Silicon — inference runs locally, no API keys required. Try the included local LLM demo to get started in seconds. Scientific computing, preinstalled NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, OpenCV and more come precompiled and ready to import. A local Python environment - Python 3.14 with popular libraries - Smart, fast code completion - Syntax highlighting for many languages (JavaScript, C, Rust, Go, HTML, CSS, Shell, and more) - Markdown file preview - Create, save, and organize your scripts, and install more pure-Python packages via the built-in package manager Whether you're prototyping ML ideas, running data analysis, or learning Python on the go, Pythona puts a genuinely capable Python environment in your pocket.

Screenshots

Jupyter Notebook4 screens
Pythona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pythona at 5.0 against Jupyter Notebook's 4.4. Pythona also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 40%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Jupyter Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pythona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pythona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Jupyter Notebook's written reviews are positive against 78% of Pythona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jupyter Notebook ships an update fortnightly, Pythona weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jupyter Notebook versus Pythona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJupyter NotebookPythona
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#74 — better#208
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB560 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevang Samirbhai Shah志远 刘

Customer experience

Jupyter Notebook

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Pythona

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jupyter Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • JuCode Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • JuCode Pro Annually$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • JuCode Pro Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Pythona

One-time1
  • Pythona Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Jupyter Notebook free?
Jupyter Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pythona free?
Pythona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jupyter Notebook or Pythona?
Pythona is rated higher. Jupyter Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pythona averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Jupyter Notebook or Pythona have ads?
Neither Jupyter Notebook nor Pythona shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jupyter Notebook or Pythona?
Jupyter Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and Pythona weekly. Most recently, Jupyter Notebook was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pythona on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jupyter Notebook or Pythona?
Jupyter Notebook currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Pythona at #208. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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