# PythonIDE vs CFPanel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CFPanel at none against PythonIDE's 17. CFPanel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). PythonIDE's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CFPanel asks for nothing beyond the download.

CFPanel 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PythonIDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of CFPanel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PythonIDE | CFPanel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfpanel/id6760587250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 17 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) | [贺 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821941017) |

## What reviewers say

### PythonIDE

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 |


### CFPanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfpanel/id6760587250)

Manage and inspect Cloudflare resources directly from your iPhone. Perform operational checks, review site health, and manage services like Pages and Workers on the go. Connects directly to Cloudflare APIs for secure access.

**Highlights:** Direct API connection, Scoped API token access, Mobile-first access to Sites, DNS, Security, Manage Pages, Workers, KV, R2, D1, Perform operational checks, Secure credential storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PythonIDE free?

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

### Is CFPanel free?

CFPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PythonIDE or CFPanel?

CFPanel is rated higher. PythonIDE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while CFPanel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PythonIDE or CFPanel have ads?

Neither PythonIDE nor CFPanel shows ads.

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

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, and CFPanel weekly. Most recently, PythonIDE was updated on October 14, 2026 and CFPanel on October 10, 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.*