# PyStudio vs Visual Code Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Code Editor at 5.0 against PyStudio's 4.0. Visual Code Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PyStudio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Visual Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Code Editor has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PyStudio ships an update every 2 weeks, Visual Code Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PyStudio | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pystudio-learn-and-run-python/id6757801172/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 41 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ganesh Kalwane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808677857) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## 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


### Visual Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #149 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile application provides a full-featured code editor and development environment for various programming languages. It allows users to write, run, and preview code directly on their devices, supporting offline use and Git integration.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 programming languages, Live website preview with hot reload, Syntax highlighting and code suggestions, Multi-file project management, Built-in Git and GitHub client, Offline functionality, Command palette for quick navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PyStudio free?

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

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

Visual Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PyStudio or Visual Code Editor?

Visual Code Editor is rated higher. PyStudio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Visual Code Editor averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do PyStudio or Visual Code Editor have ads?

PyStudio shows ads; Visual Code Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PyStudio or Visual Code Editor?

PyStudio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Visual Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, PyStudio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Visual Code Editor on October 2, 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.*