PythonIDE vs CodeViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
CodeViewer
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | PythonIDE | CodeViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 668 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文禄 张 | 江林 任 |
In-app purchases
PythonIDE
- PythonIDE Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- PythonIDE Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- 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
CodeViewer
- CodeViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
- CodeViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99









