# PyStudio vs Code IDE

The clearest difference is rating: Code IDE at 5.0 against PyStudio's 4.0. Code IDE also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). PyStudio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code IDE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PyStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Code IDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code IDE has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PyStudio's written reviews are positive against 89% of Code IDE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PyStudio ships an update every 2 weeks, Code IDE every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PyStudio | Code IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pystudio-learn-and-run-python/id6757801172/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-ide-python-java-c-plus-plus-html/id6775024014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 41 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ganesh Kalwane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808677857) | [Mohammad Abdul Malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775024016) |

## What reviewers say

### PyStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pystudio-learn-and-run-python/id6757801172)

This mobile application serves as a comprehensive Python development environment, allowing users to write, compile, and run Python code directly on their devices. It supports data science libraries and machine learning model training, offering a VS Code-like coding experience with intelligent suggestions and debugging tools.

**Highlights:** Python 3 compiler and interpreter, Monaco Editor with VS Code experience, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib support, Machine learning model training, Step-by-step debugging, Code suggestions and error detection, Save and manage multiple programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-ide-python-java-c-plus-plus-html/id6775024014)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive programming environment on mobile devices, supporting over 50 languages. It features an AI agent for autonomous project planning, building, and debugging, alongside a professional-grade code editor with live previews and advanced file management.

**Highlights:** AI-powered project planning, building, and debugging, Support for 50+ programming languages, Desktop-class code editor with syntax highlighting, Live web preview for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Advanced file explorer and workspace sync, Template gallery for quick project starts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 50 AI Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PyStudio free?

PyStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code IDE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PyStudio or Code IDE?

Code IDE is rated higher. PyStudio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Code IDE averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PyStudio or Code IDE have ads?

Both PyStudio and Code IDE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PyStudio or Code IDE?

PyStudio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Code IDE every 3 days. Most recently, PyStudio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code IDE on September 25, 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.*