# phpwin vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: phpwin at 75% against HTML Editor's 22%. phpwin also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). HTML Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (819 vs 37). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. phpwin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

phpwin holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of phpwin's written reviews are positive against 22% of HTML Editor's.

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, HTML Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | phpwin | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phpwin/id1157634089/reviews)** | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 172 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## What reviewers say

### phpwin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phpwin/id1157634089)

Develop and debug PHP files offline with a built-in web server and Git client. This app provides a comprehensive environment for managing PHP projects, including code editing, file management, and support for popular frameworks.

**Highlights:** PHP 8 with extensions, Offline web server, Git client, Code editor with auto-complete, File manager, Standalone web app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standalone Web Application | $9.99 | one-time |


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #107 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is phpwin free?

phpwin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTML Editor free?

HTML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, phpwin or HTML Editor?

phpwin is rated higher. phpwin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.2 from 819 ratings.

### Do phpwin or HTML Editor have ads?

phpwin shows ads; HTML Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, phpwin or HTML Editor?

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, and HTML Editor every 3 months. Most recently, phpwin was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTML Editor on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*