LingCode vs Pyroid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LingCode
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LingCode brings AI-powered coding assistance to your iPad and iPhone. Chat with leading AI models to understand code, get suggestions, and answer questions about your projects. KEY FEATURES • Multiple AI Providers – Use OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude), DeepSeek, or Gemini. Switch providers in Settings and add your own API keys. • Project Context – Add a project folder from iCloud Drive or import from GitHub. LingCode uses your codebase to give relevant, contextual answers. • Code Browsing – Browse files, search by name or content, and view code in a clean reader. Tap "Ask about this file" to get explanations. • Voice Input – Dictate messages with the microphone button for hands-free coding help. • Multiple Chat Sessions – Create separate conversations, switch between them, and save prompts for quick reuse. • Share & Export – Share chat transcripts or export for your records. • Dark & Light Mode – Choose your preferred theme and adjust font size for comfortable reading. • Usage Tracking – See token usage and estimated cost per session in Settings. PERFECT FOR • Reviewing code on the go • Understanding unfamiliar codebases • Getting quick answers about syntax or patterns • Learning while browsing projects LingCode is a read-only assistant on iOS – it can read and explain code but does not edit files or run terminal commands. For full editing capabilities, use LingCode on Mac. Add your API key in Settings to get started. Your key is stored securely in the system Keychain.
Pyroid
A powerful mobile Python code editor for building, editing, and running code on the go. It offers intelligent assistance, real-time syntax checking, and versatile output for learners, developers, and data analysts.
- Multi-tab workflow
- Intelligent code assistance
- Real-time syntax checking
- Quick symbol navigation
- Versatile output with libraries
- Python code execution
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A complete Python development environment that runs entirely on your device. Pyroid bundles a real CPython interpreter inside the app, so your code runs offline — on a plane, on the subway, anywhere. No account, no server, no setup. Just open a file and hit RUN. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Run Python offline Your scripts run in an embedded interpreter on your iPhone or iPad, with no internet connection. • 190+ libraries, preinstalled NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, SciPy, scikit-learn, SymPy, Plotly, Bokeh, Pillow, Requests, Flask, Django, Kivy, Pygame and many more are ready to import from the first launch. • Package manager Browse what is installed with versions, authors and project links, then search PyPI to install more pure-Python packages — or uninstall what you no longer need. • Jupyter notebooks Open, edit and run .ipynb files in a real cell-based editor. Mix code and Markdown cells, run them one at a time, and see output, tracebacks and inline images right where you expect them. • Multi-tab editor Work across several files at once and switch instantly with a smooth tab bar. • Smart code assistance Syntax highlighting, suggestions drawn from your real Python environment as you type, real-time syntax checking, code folding, and Find & Replace inside the current file. • Step-by-step debugger Set a breakpoint on any line, then step over, into or out of your code — inspecting local and global variables, the call stack and watch expressions at every stop. • 100 coding challenges A built-in Practice screen with 100 Python problems, from your first loop to graph algorithms. Write the function, try it on the sample cases, then submit and get graded on hidden test cases — with hints, XP and a daily streak. • Rich, visual output A console for stdout and stderr, and a Preview tab that renders Matplotlib charts, opens interactive Plotly/Bokeh charts in a built-in viewer, and gives Markdown files a live preview. • A real workspace Create projects, files and folders; import from the Files app; clone a public GitHub repository; reopen recent work in a tap; and restore anything you deleted from Trash. • Learn as you go Every install starts with a built-in library: a 10-chapter Python course, from variables to loops, and a Data Science track covering NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn — all as editable, runnable files. • Made for how you work Dark and Blue editor themes, an adjustable code font, and a full interface in 12 languages, from English and Hindi to Vietnamese and Chinese. PERFECT FOR • Python learners and students • Developers who code on the go • Data analysis, plotting and quick prototyping • Interview practice away from a laptop FREE VS PYTHON PRO No ads anywhere in the app, free or Pro. Free includes the whole editor — multi-tab, debugger, notebooks, package manager, charts and previews — plus 5 code runs (a one-time allowance, not per day), 45 practice problems, 5 practice submissions a day and the first hint of every problem. Python Pro adds: • Unlimited code runs • All 100 practice problems and unlimited submissions • Every hint, plus the input and expected output of hidden test cases Plans: Weekly and Yearly auto-renewable subscriptions (both with a 3-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase with no renewals. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Your code stays yours: files live in the app's own workspace on device, and only the code you write is executed. Privacy Policy : https://termux-studio.org/privacy-policy?name=Pyroid Terms of Use : https://termux-studio.org/terms-of-use?name=Pyroid
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LingCode at none against Pyroid's 3. Pyroid's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pyroid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. LingCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
LingCode ships an update every 3 months, Pyroid daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LingCode | Pyroid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #72 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 414 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HainanMandi Tech Inc | TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
In-app purchases
LingCode
No in-app purchases
Pyroid
- Pydroid 3 Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pydroid 3 Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- One Time Payment$39.99









