# Jupyter Notebook vs Pythona

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Jupyter Notebook | Pythona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupyter-notebook-jucode/id6753707203/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythona-python-3-ide/id6760310359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #190 |
| Size | 312 MB | 560 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) | [志远 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703944678) |

## What reviewers say

### Jupyter Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupyter-notebook-jucode/id6753707203)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #133 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JuCode Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| JuCode Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| JuCode Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Pythona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythona-python-3-ide/id6760310359)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pythona Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #77 in the App Store charts, and Pythona at #190. 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.*