# phpwin vs Marshal Stack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marshal Stack at none against phpwin's 2. Marshal Stack also leads on ads (none vs shown). phpwin's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. phpwin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Marshal Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, Marshal Stack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | phpwin | Marshal Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phpwin/id1157634089/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Alexandr Degteari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597066966) |

## 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 |


### Marshal Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshal-stack/id6801763798)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is phpwin free?

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

### Is Marshal Stack free?

Marshal Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do phpwin or Marshal Stack have ads?

phpwin shows ads; Marshal Stack does not.

### Which is updated more often, phpwin or Marshal Stack?

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Marshal Stack every 3 weeks. Most recently, phpwin was updated on November 6, 2026 and Marshal Stack on October 31, 2026.

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