Comparison

PythonIDE vs CodeViewer

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

CodeViewer

Features
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CodeViewer is a fast, lightweight code viewer for iPhone and iPad. Free: Import and view up to 30 code files. Upgrade to Pro: Unlock unlimited file imports. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans available. Go to Settings → View Plans to purchase or restore previous purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PythonIDE4 screens
CodeViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: PythonIDE at #186 against CodeViewer's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CodeViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
PythonIDE versus CodeViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonIDECodeViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size668 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文禄 张江林 任

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
3 purchases

CodeViewer

Subscriptions2
  • CodeViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CodeViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is PythonIDE free?
PythonIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeViewer free?
CodeViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PythonIDE or CodeViewer have ads?
Neither PythonIDE nor CodeViewer shows ads.

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