Comparison

PyNotebook vs Vibeit Studio

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

Head to head
About

PyNotebook

Features
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PyNotebook runs Python and Jupyter (IPython) notebooks inside your iPhone. Open an .ipynb file, edit the cells, press Run, and the output appears under each cell the way it does on a desktop. THREE PLACES TO RUN YOUR CODE Local Python runs on the device itself, using a Python interpreter compiled to WebAssembly and bundled in the app. On-device Linux runs your code using your own Linux Emulator app, which gives you close to a real CPython shell on the phone. Remote SSH runs it on your own Mac, PC, Raspberry Pi, or Linux server. The phone stays the editor and the other machine does the work. The kernel chip in the toolbar switches between them. PACKAGES Write "!pip install pandas" in a cell to install a pure-Python package from PyPI. numpy, pandas and matplotlib download on first import and stay cached afterwards. iSH and Remote SSH run standard CPython, so pip there installs anything it can build, including packages with native code. CHARTS AND MATH matplotlib figures appear inline as images. Tap one to zoom. Markdown cells render LaTeX. EDITING Python syntax highlighting with indentation guides, and a Backspace that removes a whole indent level. Long-press a cell, or tap the More button, to run, copy, duplicate, move, or delete it. Drag a cell by its index pill to reorder it. FILES Opens .ipynb, .py, .md and .zip. A ZIP or folder of notebooks and their images imports as one project. Any notebook exports to the Files app as a .ipynb or as a plain .py script. Edits save as you type, so there is no save button to remember. PRIVACY The app collects nothing and has no analytics.

About

Vibeit Studio

Features
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Vibeit is a full Python IDE for iPad/iPhone — write, run, and debug real Python entirely on your device. Create Jupyter-style notebooks and scripts, execute code in a fast on-device Python kernel, and see rich output inline: matplotlib charts, tables, and interactive plots. No internet connection is required to run your code. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Notebooks and scripts with a clean, keyboard-friendly editor • On-device Python with NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and more • Machine learning with PyTorch, right on your device • Install additional packages from the built-in catalog • Rich output — charts, tables, LaTeX, and interactive figures PRO Upgrade to Pro to go further: • Remote SSH / SFTP servers and terminal • GitHub — clone, push, pull, and pull requests • Cloud AI providers — Claude, Codex, and custom models with your own key PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your code, files, and credentials stay on your device. Vibeit has no analytics or ad SDKs. Data leaves your device only when you use a feature that needs it — like calling an AI provider with your own key or connecting to a server you configured. PLANS Standard unlocks the full on-device IDE. Pro adds remote servers, GitHub, and cloud AI. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, billed monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mecury.co.uk/vibeit/privacy Support: https://mecury.co.uk/vibeit/support

Screenshots

PyNotebook4 screens
Vibeit Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PyNotebook at 13.0 against Vibeit Studio's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
PyNotebook versus Vibeit Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyNotebookVibeit Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJALAL ZAINADDINåæ— ē½—

In-app purchases

None

PyNotebook

No in-app purchases

None

Vibeit Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PyNotebook free?
PyNotebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibeit Studio free?
Vibeit Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PyNotebook or Vibeit Studio have ads?
Neither PyNotebook nor Vibeit Studio shows ads.

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