PHP Bites vs Encode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive mini-lessons
- Challenge questions
- Core PHP concepts
- Run sample code
- Syntax coloring
- Certificate of completion
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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.
Encode
Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.
- Bite-sized interactive lessons
- Hands-on coding exercises
- Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
- Built-in code playground
- Daily motivation streaks and hearts
- Certificates of completion
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Encode at 4.8 against PHP Bites's 3.8. Encode also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 10). PHP Bites's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PHP Bites sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PHP Bites's written reviews are positive against 89% of Encode's.
PHP Bites ships an update every 5 weeks, Encode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHP Bites | Encode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 88.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 6.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Nawoj | Upskew Pty. Ltd. |
Customer experience
PHP Bites
Encode
Bugs and requests
PHP Bites
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Encode
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
- Inability to input answers in certain lessons
- Lesson content not always matching what's asked
Requested features
4 requests- Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
- Implement progress sync across devices
- Provide more interactive coding exercises
- Include audio/voice guidance for lessons
In-app purchases
PHP Bites
- Unlock All Topics and Lessons$2.99
Encode
- Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
