Comparison

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor vs Doufu

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

Head to head
About

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor

This app provides a comprehensive Python development environment on mobile devices. It supports local code execution, debugging, notebook editing, web development, and even AI-assisted coding. Access a wide range of libraries and build native applications directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Local Python 3 execution
  • Syntax highlighting and completion
  • Interactive debugging tools
  • .ipynb notebook support
  • Multi-file web project development
  • Bundled native extension packages
  • AI-assisted coding agent
Features
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Your ideas. Your code. Your iPhone and iPad. PythonIDE brings local Python, notebooks, web projects, native MiniApps and remote development into one workspace. Learn a language, explore data, build a useful tool or work on an existing project wherever you are. PYTHON, FROM EDITING TO DEBUGGING • Run Python 3.14.10 locally without a remote server. • Work with syntax highlighting, completion, multiple files and project folders. • Use interactive input, script arguments, ANSI/Rich terminal output, images and charts. • Investigate problems with breakpoints, stepping, call stacks and a variable viewer. NOTEBOOKS THAT KEEP YOUR THINKING WITH YOUR CODE Open and edit .ipynb files, run Python cells, and combine Markdown notes with results. View rich output including HTML, images and plots. HTML / CSS / JAVASCRIPT Build multi-file web projects with live page and style previews. HTML/CSS includes offline completion, formatting and relative resource path suggestions. Load local images and scripts, then use the built-in console to inspect console messages, resource loading, Promise and fetch errors. 50 BUNDLED NATIVE EXTENSION PACKAGES Start with 50 third-party distributions containing C/C++/Rust native extensions for scientific computing, data analysis, imaging, machine learning, media and cryptography. Libraries include NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, scikit-learn, OpenCV, Pillow, pygame, h5py, PyAV, MLX, tokenizers, safetensors, SentencePiece, cryptography and lxml. Install compatible pure Python packages through the package manager. EXPLORE ON-DEVICE COMPUTING WITH MLX Use MLX for arrays, automatic differentiation and training. With compatible higher-level packages and model weights obtained separately, explore local model inference from Python scripts. MLX.md in the examples folder includes array, training, tokenization and model-file examples. MLX requires iOS 17 or later; model weights are not preinstalled. BUILD NATIVE MINIAPPS WITH PYTHON Use AppUI to combine native lists, forms, charts and navigation with Python logic. Organize projects with file tools, import/export and native capability interfaces, subject to system permissions. AN AI AGENT THAT WORKS WITH YOUR PROJECT Get help writing and editing files, running code, analyzing errors and working through multi-step tasks with project context. Extend workflows with Skills and MCP. Tool access follows the app's permission and confirmation settings. SSH / SFTP / GIT AND YOUR FILES Connect to SSH with passwords or keys and host fingerprint verification. Browse, edit and transfer SFTP files. Work with Git status, diffs, staging, commits, branches, remote synchronization and conflicts. Access WebDAV, Files and iCloud Drive. WIDGETS, AUTOMATION AND DEVELOPER TOOLS Create Python widgets and connect scripts to Shortcuts and automation. Discover and share community scripts, publish web projects, and use JSON, regex, encoding, HTTP, QR and download tools, plus SQLite/CSV previews. Some features require Pro. AI, community, remote connections and online publishing need internet access. AI services may require separate credits or your own API key. Packages, models and system capabilities depend on compatibility, device support and permissions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pythonide.xin/privacy/

About

Doufu

Create, organize, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects locally on your device. Features a file browser, syntax-highlighted editor, and live preview. Optional LLM integration assists with code editing.

Highlights
  • Local HTML, CSS, JavaScript project management
  • Sandboxed local web server
  • Syntax-highlighted code editor
  • Live preview of changes
  • Automatic Git version tracking
  • Optional LLM code assistance
Features
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Doufu is a local HTML project viewer and editor for iPhone. Create, organize, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your device. Each project runs in a sandboxed local web server. You can browse files, edit code, and see changes instantly in the built-in preview — all without an internet connection. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Create multiple projects, each with its own file structure. Doufu provides a file browser, syntax-highlighted editor, and live preview. Import and export projects as .doufu or .doufull archives. VERSION HISTORY Changes are automatically tracked with Git checkpoints. Browse your edit history and restore to any previous version at any time. LLM INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL) Connect your own LLM service to assist with code editing through a chat interface. You need to provide your own API key or log in with your account. Doufu does not include any built-in LLM service and is not affiliated with any provider. API usage fees are charged by the respective service providers. DEVICE CAPABILITIES Projects can request access to device features such as camera, microphone, location, clipboard, and photo library. Each capability is controlled independently per project — you decide what each project can access. PRIVACY All project files, data, and conversations are stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any external server. ----------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor4 screens
Doufu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doufu at none against PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor's 10. Doufu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Doufu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doufu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor ships an update every 10 days, Doufu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor versus Doufu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonIDE Python 3 Code EditorDoufu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size716 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer文禄 张ZIZICICI LIMITED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor

Subscriptions2
  • PythonIDE Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PythonIDE Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • Donate · Chicken Leg$0.99
  • Donate · Lollipop$0.99
  • Donate · Bubble Tea$0.99
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  • Feed Dev Poop$0.99
  • 200次调用包$2.99
  • 500 AI Calls Pack$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Legacy$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

Doufu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor free?
PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doufu free?
Doufu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or Doufu?
Doufu is rated higher. PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Doufu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or Doufu have ads?
Neither PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor nor Doufu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or Doufu?
PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor ships an update every 10 days, and Doufu every 3 days. Most recently, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor was updated on November 9, 2026 and Doufu on November 5, 2026.

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