Comparison

Pythona vs Pyodios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pythona

Run Python 3.14 and large language models entirely on-device with a full-featured IDE. Supports Jupyter-style notebooks, scientific computing libraries, and local AI inference without API keys.

Highlights
  • Jupyter-style notebooks
  • On-device AI & machine learning
  • Preinstalled scientific computing libraries
  • Local Python 3.14 environment
  • Smart code completion
  • Markdown file preview
Features
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Run Python — and large language models, fully on-device — right on your iPhone and iPad. Pythona is a full-featured Python 3.14 IDE that brings real scientific computing, notebooks, and local AI to your device. Jupyter-style notebooks Write and run Python in cells, just like Jupyter — charts, tables, images, and math render inline. Open, edit, and save .ipynb files to run data analysis and experiments anywhere. On-device AI & machine learning Run large language models entirely on-device with MLX, Apple's ML framework for Apple Silicon — inference runs locally, no API keys required. Try the included local LLM demo to get started in seconds. Scientific computing, preinstalled NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, OpenCV and more come precompiled and ready to import. A local Python environment - Python 3.14 with popular libraries - Smart, fast code completion - Syntax highlighting for many languages (JavaScript, C, Rust, Go, HTML, CSS, Shell, and more) - Markdown file preview - Create, save, and organize your scripts, and install more pure-Python packages via the built-in package manager Whether you're prototyping ML ideas, running data analysis, or learning Python on the go, Pythona puts a genuinely capable Python environment in your pocket.

About

Pyodios

Run Python code, Jupyter notebooks, and scripts directly on your iPhone or iPad without needing a server connection. It offers a full Python environment with package management and visualization tools, all running locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Jupyter-compatible notebooks
  • Python script editor
  • Interactive REPL
  • Matplotlib and Plotly charts
  • Package installer
  • iCloud Drive sync
  • Offline help
Features
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Run Python on your iPhone or iPad, with nothing sent to a server. Pyodios gives you a nearly real Python workspace: Jupyter notebooks, a script editor, an interactive REPL, plots, package management, and a variable inspector, all running on-device. NumPy and matplotlib come pre-loaded. Install pandas, scikit-learn, Plotly, and hundreds of other WebAssembly compliant packages from PyPI with a tap. Feature highlights: - Jupyter-compatible .ipynb notebooks with code and markdown cells - Python script editor with syntax highlighting, folding, and snippets - REPL with history, search, and code completion - Static matplotlib plots and interactive Plotly, Bokeh, and Altair charts - Environment panel with DataFrame viewer, variable diff, and watch list - Offline Help view with search - Files browser with iCloud Drive sync - Package installer powered by micropip with offline wheel caching - Remote Jupyter kernel support (token, password, or SSH tunnel) [experimental] - Nine built-in color themes plus a theme editor - iPad multi-pane workspace Your code, notebooks, variables, and plots stay on your device. No account. No sign-in. No telemetry on your work. Works offline once Pyodide has initialized and packages are downloaded. Powered by Pyodide, Python in WebAssembly. Not affiliated with the Pyodide or Python project. Python is a trademark of the Python Software Foundation.

Screenshots

Pythona4 screens
Pyodios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pythona at 71% against Pyodios's 0%. Pythona also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Pyodios's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pythona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pyodios asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pythona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pythona's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pyodios's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pythona ships an update weekly, Pyodios every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pythona versus Pyodios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonaPyodios
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size560 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志远 刘James Balamuta

Customer experience

Pythona

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Pyodios

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pythona

One-time1
  • Pythona Pro$9.99
None

Pyodios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pythona free?
Pythona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyodios free?
Pyodios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pythona or Pyodios?
Pythona is rated higher. Pythona averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pyodios averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Pythona or Pyodios have ads?
Neither Pythona nor Pyodios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pythona or Pyodios?
Pythona ships an update weekly, and Pyodios every 4 months. Most recently, Pythona was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pyodios on October 31, 2026.

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