Comparison

Python, Step by Step vs Muffin

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

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About

Python, Step by Step

Features
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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)

About

Muffin

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Muffin is a structured English course, not a random feed. Follow a CEFR path from A1 up, hear every line, and tap any word for Arabic. • Path lessons with audio you can replay • Word bank: mark words Learning or Known • Watch: YouTube clips with line-by-line help (official YouTube player embed) • Optional Muffin Plus, gem packs, or a short rewarded video for gems Sign in with email, Google, or (iPhone) Sign in with Apple. Ads appear only when you choose to watch a video in the Shop. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/muffin-learn-english/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Python, Step by Step4 screens
Muffin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Muffin at 15.1 against Python, Step by Step'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
Python, Step by Step versus Muffin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython, Step by StepMuffin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoHacoHAMZA ISSA

In-app purchases

None

Python, Step by Step

No in-app purchases

None

Muffin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python, Step by Step free?
Python, Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muffin free?
Muffin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Python, Step by Step or Muffin have ads?
Both Python, Step by Step and Muffin show ads.

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