# PythonIDE vs 可拓

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PythonIDE at 90% against 可拓's 11%. PythonIDE also leads on chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 可拓 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, 可拓 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PythonIDE | 可拓 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39** | — |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) | [海南数据交易服务有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869815510) |

## What reviewers say

### PythonIDE

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #197 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 |


### 可拓

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6757942320)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4HAI | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12HAI | $2.99 | one-time |
| 231HAI | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PythonIDE free?

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

### Is 可拓 free?

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

### Do PythonIDE or 可拓 have ads?

Neither PythonIDE nor 可拓 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PythonIDE or 可拓?

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, and 可拓 every 5 days. Most recently, PythonIDE was updated on September 26, 2026 and 可拓 on September 23, 2026.

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