10 Best iPhone Apps to Learn Python

The sudden shift to online services has made programming a very dominating skill in the world of technology. The simplicity and ease of learning programming via Python have made it one the most sought after programming language.

Long gone are those days where you had to sit for hours on end to learn how to code. Here is a list of 10 best iPhone Apps that facilitates efficient learning from any corner of the globe.

1.    Pythonista 3 -

Pythonista offers a complete learning environment with a wide variety of features. The app supports both Python 3.6 and 2.7. It also includes famous modules such as matplotib, NumPy along with iOS exclusives.

Features include:

• UI editor.
• Visual debugger and object inspector.
• PEP 8 styles checker that highlights compile errors within the text editor.
• Interactive code completion prompt. The app also supports command history and image support.
• Scriptable code editor with a Python exclusive extended keyboard.
• Some of the many supported third-party modules- Requests, Matplotib, BeautifulSoup, SymPy, NumPy, Flask, etc.

Contains most of Python’s standard library.

2.    Udacity

Udacity is a learning program that specializes in programming languages. The app contains numerous exercises on more than one programming language such as CSS, JavaScript, and HTML etc.

Courses offered at Udacity are divided into free and paid classes. Some of the free courses are quite informative. Learning is only half the process.

The professionals who provide the courses are some of the most experienced coders within the industry. In premium courses, you get to receive feedback from these experts.

There is also an active community of students where you can post your questions and programs for better analysis. Although Udacity is a bit pricey, the courses offered are quite advanced and can help you learn about Python in great detail.

3.    Mimo

Mimo specializes in custom exercises tailor-made for every individual. The app provides bite-sized lessons that are easy to understand.

It’s recommended for beginners as well as intermediates. Whether you are writing your first lines of code or looking to build a complete artificial intelligence,Mimo has a wide range of solutions for all.
In addition to Python, Java, Swift, PHP, SQL, are some of the programming languages offered by Mimo.

The app lets you learn at your own pace by scheduling lessons that align your daily activities. It also offers real-time projects aimed to help you practice what you have learnt throughout the course.

4.    Pythoni

Pythoni is a minimalistic app that runs on Python 2.7. The app is iOS exclusive and offers a simple interface. Some standard features include:

• Auto-complete, code colour, auto-indent and code templates.
• Supported file formats, txt, png, HTML, pdf, py, doc, etc.
• A built-in browser makes it easier to search for relevant study materials. You do not have to exit the application for a Google search.
• Pythoni is a coding app and offers little in terms of study material. It's excellent for executing codes, but not so great for learning.
• Customizable background.
• The app even lets you share your code across various social media platforms, such as Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook etc.

5.    Tynker

Tynker takes on a much more approach towards coding. The kid-friendly interface might appear to be overly simplistic. However, it provides suitable solutions across all ages.

The graphic interface makes use of visual blocks which gradually progresses on to programming language like Python.

The theme of the app is experimentation. It’s interactive in a way that attracts attention and engages with students via intriguing puzzles. Users can also create their puzzles to provide a more productive learning experience. Tynker is an excellent app if you are an absolute beginner.

6.   SoloLearn

SoloLearn offers courses on various programming languages. Users who have used the app have undoubtedly benefitted from the classes and the community.

The coding community is a significant reason as to why SoloLearn is among the top preferred list of iOS learning apps.

The app is also beginner-friendly, which is mostly due to its highly interactive community.

SoloLearn also consists of a levelling system. You receive experience points for participating in specific activities or from improving your skills.

The experience of counting mechanic depends on an ELO rating which is a rank awarded to individuals based on their coding capacity. This ensures two coders of similar skill are matched against one another in a coding battle.

Sololearn is a highly immersive beginner-friendly app that is recommended by most developers.

7.    Programming Hub

Programming Hub introducers a researched backed fun and interactive way of learning. The app consists of over 5000+ programs spread from 25 programming languages.

They have also introduced illustration enhancing the all over learning process.

They also give you a certificate at the end of your course, which you can include your resume for any upcoming job interviews.

8.    Enki App

What sets Enki app apart from other programming apps is the ability to track your progress. The app lets you choose your daily learning goals. As a result, you get to choose both:

• The time of the day.
• Quantity of information.

Enki also provides a small summary stating of a chapter at the beginning. It is followed by an article that discusses the chapter in-depth. The app offers a wide range of functionalities neatly packed in a simple yet effective package.

9.    CodeHub

CodeHub’s simple interface makes it readily accessible to the majority of programmers. It is an open-source iOS only application that offers courses across various programming languages.

Each course has upwards of 50 lessons that discuss the topic in exquisite details. One other key factor that sets CodeHub apart from other iOS applications are the various levels. Each course is divided into 4 tiers based on their difficulty.

Whereas beginners start from level 1, students who have had prior programming experience can opt for more advanced lessons.

You can also submit any questions you have during the lesson. The developers are quick to respond to such queries.

Also, since the app is open source, new features are often being added, allowing for better user experience.

10.    Khan Academy

Khan Academy has a collection of over 6000 videos which are freely accessible to learners. The application provides detailed information across a wide variety of topics.

Although there is not much content related to Python, new information is being added every day. The goals of the app are to provide free educational courses. Although they are not as dualistic as the paid ones, they are an excellent source for reference materials.

There are hundreds of applications available online that offer to teach Python programming. Apart from that, there are programming help websites as well. However, none of them provides such polished users interfaces or rich libraries of information as these few. If you want to learn to code, then it is advised that you choose one of these apps as your learning platform.

Matthews Dave has been a Python developer for over a decade. His out-of-the-box thinking led to the creation of apps that were much admired by the programming community. Being a frequent traveller, Matthew had to do most of his work on-the-go. The teams with which he worked in the past commended his workflow and innovative thinking. He is always on the move, bringing his ingenious ideas and to wherever he goes.