PyGrinder vs Quarry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PyGrinder
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AI checks your Python code like a real FAANG interviewer. 50 tasks, 20-minute timer, detailed review. One purchase. No subscriptions. Practice makes perfect β when you get instant, specific feedback on every solution. PyGrinder simulates the pressure of a real coding interview: strict timer, AI evaluation, and a verdict you can trust. WHY 50 PROBLEMS MATTER: Most interview prep apps give you 10-15 tasks. You memorize them in a weekend and run out. With 50 hand-picked Python problems β Easy to Hard, across every major topic β you build real algorithmic thinking, not muscle memory. WHAT YOU GET: β’ AI code review β analyzes structure, complexity, and patterns (not just "correct" or "wrong") β’ 50 Python problems: Easy to Hard, no filler tasks β’ 20-minute timer β real interview pressure β’ Daily Challenge β one new task every day β’ Detailed checklist: AI answers 5 specific questions about your solution β’ Big O comparison: your complexity vs optimal β’ Side-by-side code view with reference solution β’ Actionable fix plan: what to change and why β’ Filter by difficulty and topic (Arrays, Two Pointers, DP, Stack, Graphs, Heap...) HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick a problem or take the Daily Challenge 2. Write Python code in the built-in editor 3. Submit under the 20-minute timer 4. Get your verdict: PASS or FAIL with score (1-10) 5. See the exact line with the issue 6. Unlock full review, complexity analysis, and fix plan PERFECT FOR: β’ Junior Python developers preparing for technical screens β’ CS students applying to internships β’ Self-taught programmers who need structured practice β’ Anyone improving algorithmic thinking TOPICS: Arrays & Hashing, Two Pointers, Sliding Window, Stack, Binary Search, Linked List, Heap, Dynamic Programming, BFS & Graphs, Binary Tree, Design, Math, Bit Manipulation One purchase unlocks everything. No subscriptions. No accounts. Just code, get reviewed, improve. Download PyGrinder and walk into your interview ready.
Quarry
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Quarry is a focused, offline gym for data and coding interviews. 108 hand-picked problems across SQL, pandas, and Python β write real code, run it on your device, and get graded instantly. Everything runs on-device. The SQL and Python engines are built into the app, so there's no sign-up, no internet requirement, and nothing you write ever leaves your phone or iPad. Practice on a plane, on the subway, or anywhere. WHAT'S INSIDE β’ 108 problems across three tracks: SQL queries, pandas data wrangling, and Python algorithms & data structures. β’ Real execution, real grading. Your output is checked against the expected result β no self-marking. β’ Company tags. Filter problems by the company you're interviewing at. β’ Hints and full solutions when you're stuck. β’ Difficulty levels from Easy to Hard, grouped by topic. β’ A free-form Playground for scratch SQL and Python. β’ Universal app β designed for both iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No analytics. No ads. No tracking. Quarry collects nothing and works fully offline. Whether you're prepping for a data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, or software role, Quarry gives you a quiet, fast place to actually practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PyGrinder at 2 against Quarry's β. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PyGrinder | Quarry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Sorokin | Mayank Gulaty |
In-app purchases
PyGrinder
No in-app purchases
Quarry
No in-app purchases





