# PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor vs OpsCat

The clearest difference is rating: PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor at 4.8 against OpsCat's 3.4. PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor also leads on chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). OpsCat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OpsCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor ships an update every 10 days, OpsCat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor | OpsCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-3-code-editor/id6753987304/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opscat-server-monitor-and-ssh/id6762209450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 716 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文禄 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845798016) | [望 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595522298) |

## What reviewers say

### PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pythonide-python-3-code-editor/id6753987304)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Developer Tools, #198 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 200次调用包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Calls Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| PythonIDE Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### OpsCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opscat-server-monitor-and-ssh/id6762209450)

Monitor server performance, manage Docker containers, and execute commands remotely via SSH. This app offers real-time insights into CPU, memory, and network usage, along with a full-featured SSH terminal and SFTP file browser.

**Highlights:** Real-time server performance monitoring, Full-featured SSH terminal, Docker container management, SFTP file browser with editor, Command snippets and batch execution, Process and systemd service management, SSH key and password authentication

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor free?

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpsCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or OpsCat?

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor is rated higher. PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while OpsCat averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or OpsCat have ads?

Neither PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor nor OpsCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor or OpsCat?

PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor ships an update every 10 days, and OpsCat every 9 days. Most recently, PythonIDE Python 3 Code Editor was updated on November 9, 2026 and OpsCat on October 31, 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.*