PythonIDE vs Ship Log
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/
Ship Log
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Ship Log is a focused release planning tool for indie developers, app makers, and small teams who want a simple place to track what they are building next. Create a log for each of your apps, add upcoming versions, and keep every feature, fix, and bug task organized in one clean checklist. Whether you are planning a small patch, a big feature update, or a long-running roadmap, Ship Log helps you see what is in progress, what is ready, and what has already shipped. Track each app separately, organize work by version, reorder items as priorities change, and mark tasks complete as you go. When a version is ready, tap “Ship it!” to mark it as shipped and keep your release history tidy. Ship Log can also help you prepare release notes by grouping items into New Features, Fixes & Improvements, and Bug Fixes, making it easier to turn your work into App Store Connect update text. Features: > Create separate release logs for each app > Add versions for upcoming releases > Track features, fixes, and bugs in each version > Reorder items as plans change > Mark items as complete > Collapse completed work to keep active lists focused > Mark versions as shipped > See which apps are currently in progress > Optionally fetch app name, icon, and live version from an App Store link > Generate formatted release notes for App Store Connect > Sync your data privately with iCloud Ship Log is designed to stay lightweight and practical: no complicated project-management setup, no noisy dashboards, and no account required. Just a calm place to keep track of what you are working on and what is ready to sail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ship Log at none against PythonIDE's 17. PythonIDE's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Ship Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
PythonIDE ships an update weekly, Ship Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PythonIDE | Ship Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 668 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文禄 张 | Matteo Dall'Ombra |
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
Ship Log
No in-app purchases







