# Simple Python vs CodePad

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Python at 15.6 against CodePad's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Simple Python ships an update every 5 days, CodePad every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Python | CodePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepad-code-editor-and-ide/id6805458907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 133 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) | [Touch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819770970) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Python

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-python/id6782954487)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CodePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepad-code-editor-and-ide/id6805458907)

This app provides a full Python code editor and IDE that runs directly on your device. Write and execute Python scripts locally, even offline, with features like syntax highlighting, auto-indent, and version history. It's designed for learning, prototyping, and quick scripting on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Full Python syntax highlighting, Local code execution offline, Automatic version history, Project and file management, Keyboard accessory bar, Multiple editor themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Python free?

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

### Is CodePad free?

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

### Do Simple Python or CodePad have ads?

Neither Simple Python nor CodePad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Python or CodePad?

Simple Python ships an update every 5 days, and CodePad every 8 days. Most recently, Simple Python was updated on October 31, 2026 and CodePad on October 31, 2026.

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