# PythonIDE vs Pythona

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PythonIDE at 90% against Pythona's 71%. PythonIDE also leads on chart position (#204 vs unranked) and ratings volume (39 vs 5). Pythona's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PythonIDE has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of PythonIDE's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pythona's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, Pythona every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PythonIDE | Pythona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythona-python-3-ide/id6760310359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#204** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 552 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) | [志远 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703944678) |

## What reviewers say

### PythonIDE

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

**Currently charting:** #204 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 |


### Pythona

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

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 PythonIDE free?

PythonIDE 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, PythonIDE or Pythona?

Pythona is rated higher. PythonIDE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Pythona averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PythonIDE or Pythona have ads?

Neither PythonIDE nor Pythona shows ads.

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

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, and Pythona every 6 days. Most recently, PythonIDE was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pythona on October 2, 2026.

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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.*