Comparison

Programming Hub vs PHP Bites

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

Head to head
About

Programming Hub

Learn to code through interactive, game-like lessons. Access over 5000 code examples and 35+ courses in various programming languages, all within a single app. Practice and build your skills with the world's fastest compiler.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding lessons
  • 5000+ code examples
  • 35+ programming courses
  • Fastest compiler on iOS
  • Concept-based illustrations
  • Categorized program view
Features
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Build your programming skills in a fun way. Learn to code with a game-like learning experience. Explore interactive coding lessons with a one-stop code learning app. Learn to code with HTML, Javascript, C, C++, C#, Swift, Python, R Programming, Java, Artificial Intelligence, CSS, etc. for free. You will learn to code like an expert, and also enjoy it like a game. It's easy, it's fast and it's fun! With a huge collection of 5000+ programs (code examples), 35+ courses, and the fastest compiler in the world, all your programming needs are bundled in a single app for your daily practice.

 What all programming languages you can learn with this coding tutor app?

 • Learn Java - Java is an object-oriented, general-purpose, high-level programming language.


 • Learn C Programming - C programming is a powerful general-purpose language. • Learn C++ - C++ is used nearly everywhere for everything from systems programming, numerical and scientific computing, web development, writing compilers, console games, desktop applications, and so on. • Learn HTML - HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications.

 • Learn Javascript - JavaScript is a web programming language that is run by most browsers.

 • Learn R Programming: R is a programming language and software environment for statistical analysis, graphics representation, and reporting. With the “Programming Hub: Learn to code” app, you can -
 • Learn CSS
 • Learn VB.net 
• Learn C# (C Sharp)
 • Learn Python 2.7 • Learn Python 3 • Learn Linux Shell Scripting
 • Learn R Programming
 • Learn Swift
 • Learn SQL 
• Learn jQuery 
• Learn Assembly 8086 ************************** APP FEATURES ************************** While we make coding learning easy and fun, here are features that would make us your single choice to learn programming languages - • Programming Courses: To make your learning more interesting, our experts have created bite-sized and interactive courses that will help you learn programming like never before. • Programming & Coding Examples: 5000+ programs in 20+ programming languages and counting, programming hub has one of the largest collection of pre-compiled programs with output for practice and learning.

 • Compiler: The fastest compiler in the world on iOS with support to compile and run over 20+ programming languages. Other Features to improve your programming learning experience includes -
 1. Concept-based illustrations to easily learn to code in a fun way
 2. Interactive learning experience
 3. Quick Search for programs 
4. Categorized View for programs
 5. No Harmful Permissions required 
6. Periodic Updates with new programming examples and course content 7. Feedback and support from coding experts More on Programming Hub VIP Access and PRO membership: 

Programming Hub VIP Access gives you unlimited access to all courses, continuous extensions to the courses, and the additional courses we release on a regular basis. Programming Hub VIP Access is USD 5.99 for 3 months, quoted in U.S. dollars (prices may differ in countries other than the United States). Programming Hub PRO membership is USD 6.99 for 1 month, USD 14.59 for 3 months, and USD 41.99 for 1 year quoted in U.S. dollars (prices may differ in countries other than the United States). Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of the chosen subscription. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the Account Settings section of your App Store or iTunes settings after you have made the purchase. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available at https://programminghub.io/legal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@programminghub.io

About

PHP Bites

Learn PHP coding through interactive mini-lessons and challenges. This app covers core concepts, allows you to run sample code, and awards a certificate upon completion. Ideal for beginners and experienced developers alike.

Highlights
  • Interactive mini-lessons
  • Challenge questions
  • Core PHP concepts
  • Run sample code
  • Syntax coloring
  • Certificate of completion
Features
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Learn how to code in PHP while you're on the go! Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced developer looking to learn one of the most popular web scripting languages, PHP Bites will teach you the basics of PHP and get you started on this awesome learning adventure. You'll even get awarded a nifty little certificate for completing the entire mini-course! :) Why should you learn PHP? • One of the easiest web scripting languages to learn • PHP allows you to build dynamic websites quickly • Large portion of websites are built in PHP • Very active community of developers • PHP recently ranked as a Top 10 language in an IEEE study • It is great for prototyping • Interacting with databases is simple with PHP Why download PHP Bites? • Small, interactive lessons help you learn faster • Challenge questions will test your knowledge throughout the course • Broad coverage of core PHP language concepts • Run sample code and see the output • Syntax coloring matches PHP website to increase familiarity • Earn your PHP Bites Certificate of Completion and bragging rights! Don't spend your time reading volumes of documentation on PHP. Take the fun and interactive approach instead, and download PHP Bites today! See you on the inside :) Check us out online: Facebook - http://bit.ly/phpbites Twitter - http://twitter.com/phpbitesapp Contact us with any questions or support needs at support@beaconmobile.com.

Screenshots

Programming Hub4 screens
PHP Bites4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Programming Hub at 4.8 against PHP Bites's 3.8. Programming Hub also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 10) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). PHP Bites's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Programming Hub sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year and PHP Bites sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Programming Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Hub has 9.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Programming Hub's written reviews are positive against 50% of PHP Bites's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Programming Hub ships an update every 2 months, PHP Bites every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Programming Hub versus PHP Bites: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgramming HubPHP Bites
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.8K ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.8K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRightsol Private LimitedAlan Nawoj

Customer experience

Programming Hub

All ratings9,849 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,214 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.5%

PHP Bites

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Programming Hub

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Courses not loading or crashing
  • Certificates not being awarded properly
  • Inconsistent behavior with pro access
  • Bugs in test/quiz functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced programming courses
  • Improve progress tracking and syncing across devices
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Allow skipping of lessons and more flexibility in navigation

PHP Bites

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Programming Hub

Subscriptions9
  • PRO for 1 year with discount$1.491 Year
  • PRO access for 1 year Display$1.991 Month
  • VIP Access$5.993 Months
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  • 1 Month Coding Pass$9.991 Month
  • PRO membership for 3 months$14.493 Months
  • Pro access for 1 year$18.991 Year
  • PRO access for 1 year + Trial$29.491 Year
  • PRO membership 1 year 75% OFF$31.991 Year
  • 365 Days of Unlimited Coding$44.951 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Upgrade$19.99
  • Unlock PRO: Lifetime Access$39.99
1 purchases

PHP Bites

One-time1
  • Unlock All Topics and Lessons$2.99

Questions

Is Programming Hub free?
Programming Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PHP Bites free?
PHP Bites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Programming Hub or PHP Bites?
Programming Hub is rated higher. Programming Hub averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while PHP Bites averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Programming Hub or PHP Bites have ads?
Neither Programming Hub nor PHP Bites shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Programming Hub or PHP Bites?
Programming Hub ships an update every 2 months, and PHP Bites every 5 weeks. Most recently, Programming Hub was updated on October 2, 2026 and PHP Bites on September 30, 2026.

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