Comparison

Python, Step by Step vs Coding School

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

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Python, Step by Step

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A quiz-based Python learning app, sized for your phone. Python, Step by Step is a Python intro built for people learning to code for the first time. Tap-only micro-lessons that take a few minutes each cover the basics — variables, data types, branching, loops, functions — without ever asking you to type a single line of code. Highlights - A few minutes per lesson. Built for your commute, your coffee break, your before-bed reading - 16 units — from the basics all the way to classes, exceptions, and the standard library - Varied exercises — predicting output, filling in blanks, reordering lines, and more - All learning content is free. No paywalls - Streaks (consecutive days) help you build the habit Who it's for - People just starting with programming - Anyone who needs to pick up Python for work or a career switch - Anyone who wants to touch a bit of code in short bursts What you'll learn (16 units) 1. Welcome (first program, print, comments, input) 2. Variables and Data Types (numbers, strings, booleans) 3. Doing Math (operators, f-strings) 4. Branching (if / elif / else, logical operators) 5. Repeating (for / while, break / continue) 6. Functions (defining, arguments, return) 7. Talk to your program (input, prompts, interactive programs) 8. Group with lists (create, index, loop) 9. Dictionaries and tuples (keys and values, sets) 10. Classes 101 (__init__, self, methods) 11. Exceptions (try / except, raise) 12. Files (open, read, write) 13. Functions, leveled up (lambda, *args, map / filter) 14. Class inheritance (super, overriding) 15. Comprehensions and iterators (generators, yield) 16. Standard library (math, random, datetime, os)

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Coding School

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Coding School helps beginners build a practical foundation in programming through focused lessons, checkpoints, exercises, and small projects. Start with Basic Swift or Basic Python and learn one topic at a time. Each lesson breaks concepts into short sections, shows readable code examples, and checks understanding before moving forward. After the lesson, practice with multiple choice, multi-select, fill-in-the-blank, code-entry, and project-style exercises. What you can learn: - Swift variables, constants, types, operators, conditionals, loops, collections, functions, optionals, structs, enums, closures, protocols, extensions, error handling, and SwiftUI basics. - Python variables, basic types, conditionals, loops, lists, dictionaries, functions, classes, modules, imports, files, and exceptions. - Final review tests and project practice to reinforce what you have learned. Features: - Beginner-friendly explanations with code examples. - Checkpoints inside lessons to confirm understanding. - Interactive exercises with hints and explanations. - Progress tracking for completed subtopics and lessons. - Free access to the first lessons, with a one-time purchase to unlock all lessons. Coding Tutorial is designed for learners who want a clear, structured path through programming basics without account setup or distractions.

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Python, Step by Step4 screens
Coding School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Python, Step by Step at none against Coding School's 1. Coding School's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Coding School sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Python, Step by Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Python, Step by Step versus Coding School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython, Step by StepCoding School
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoHacoEmin Asgarov

In-app purchases

None

Python, Step by Step

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Coding School

One-time1
  • Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Python, Step by Step free?
Python, Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coding School free?
Coding School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Python, Step by Step or Coding School have ads?
Python, Step by Step shows ads; Coding School does not.

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