Comparison

PythonIDE vs TeX Go

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

Head to head
About

PythonIDE

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
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PythonIDE turns iPhone and iPad into a local Python and Web development workspace. Run Python 3.14.7, build multi-file HTML/CSS/JavaScript projects, and turn code into notebooks, native MiniApps, widgets, and automations. HTML / CSS / JavaScript • Edit multi-file HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects • Use offline completion and formatting for HTML/CSS, plus relative asset-path completion • Preview pages instantly with local images, scripts, styles, and other project resources • Inspect console output and resource-loading, Promise, and fetch errors in the built-in console Python Development & Debugging • Run Python 3.14.7 locally on your device • Use interactive input, launch arguments, ANSI/Rich output, images, and charts • Debug with breakpoints, step controls, call stacks, and a variable viewer • Use bundled scientific and development libraries, and install compatible pure-Python packages from PyPI AI Agent • Let the Agent understand project context, create or edit files, run code, and continue fixing issues from execution results • Git, SSH, web, and native tool calls are governed by permission and confirmation policies Notebooks & Native MiniApps • Open and edit .ipynb files, run cells, and display Markdown, HTML, images, and charts • Build MiniApps with native interfaces using Python + AppUI • Create widgets, Shortcuts, and automation workflows SSH, SFTP & Git • Connect over SSH with a password or key and verify host fingerprints • Browse, edit, upload, and download files over SFTP • Work with Git status and diffs, staging, commits, branches, remotes, and conflicts • Access WebDAV, Files, and iCloud Drive AI, remote connections, and some online features require a network connection. Installable packages must be compatible with iOS and the current Python version. Some features require Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pythonide.xin/privacy/

About

TeX Go

Features
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TeX Go is a LaTeX editor for iPhone and iPad, built for writing, editing, compiling, and previewing documents wherever you are. Use it for equations, notes, reports, papers, and technical documents. TeX Go keeps the writing experience focused, with a clean editor, quick access to PDF preview, and tools that help you move smoothly from source to output. You can work with files stored on your device or in cloud storage, start from templates, and use editing support such as automatic bracket and command completion. TeX Go also supports local compilation, so many projects can be built directly on your device. Additional TeX packages can be imported when a project needs them, making it easier to keep working even without a remote build environment. Key Features • Clean LaTeX editing environment • Local compilation for supported documents • Fast switching between source and PDF preview • Auto-completion for brackets and commands • Document creation from templates • Editing for local and cloud-based files • Background compilation with completion notifications • Build logs designed to make errors easier to understand Whether you are studying, researching, drafting a paper, or polishing a technical document, TeX Go gives you a practical LaTeX workspace on iOS.

Screenshots

PythonIDE4 screens
TeX Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PythonIDE at Free against TeX Go's $4.99. PythonIDE also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). TeX Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

PythonIDE is free to download; TeX Go costs $4.99 up front. PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TeX Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, TeX Go every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PythonIDE versus TeX Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonIDETeX Go
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size668 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文禄 张Hikaru Matsuda

In-app purchases

17 purchases

PythonIDE

Subscriptions2
  • PythonIDE Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PythonIDE Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time15
  • Donate · Chicken Leg$0.99
  • Donate · Lollipop$0.99
  • Donate · Bubble Tea$0.99
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  • Feed Dev Poop$0.99
  • Lifetime Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • Connect Your Own AI$1.99
  • SSH Server Management$1.99
  • 200次调用包$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$5.99
  • 500 AI Calls Pack$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Legacy$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

TeX Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PythonIDE free?
PythonIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TeX Go free?
TeX Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PythonIDE or TeX Go have ads?
Neither PythonIDE nor TeX Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PythonIDE or TeX Go?
PythonIDE ships an update weekly, and TeX Go every 4 days. Most recently, PythonIDE was updated on October 5, 2026 and TeX Go on September 24, 2026.

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