Comparison

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition vs CodeMaster

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

Head to head
About

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition

This application simplifies learning and coding for PHP. It offers grammar highlighting, direct code execution for testing, and a range of practical functions. Learn, code, compile, and share your PHP projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • Grammar highlighting
  • Direct code execution
  • Rich practical functions
  • Code compilation
  • Code sharing
Features
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* * * * * Grammar highlights the learning materials to make learning easier. * * * * * Directly run code examples make it easier for you to test. * * * * * Rich and practical functions make it easier for you to use. This is our PHP learning application. Set learning, coding, compiling, sharing code in one. Efficient learning, happy test, easy operation. Everything is in the mastery... Come and try it!!!!!!!

About

CodeMaster

A professional mobile code editor and development tool for iOS. It offers comprehensive code browsing, editing, and management features, along with integrated tools for remote connections, database design, and GitHub integration.

Highlights
  • File management and browser
  • VS Code core Monaco editor
  • GitHub integration
  • Code snippet management
  • Database design tool
  • SSH client and SFTP
Features
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CodeMaster - Mobile Coding IDE CodeMaster is a professional code browsing and development tool for iOS platforms, specifically designed for developers. It integrates multiple practical tools, supports multiple programming languages, and provides complete mobile code browsing, editing, management, and auxiliary development capabilities. Built-in local AI LLM delivers smart Q&A and code assistance even offline, turning your phone into a portable computing hub. Features: - File Management and Browser: Supports WiFi and WebDAV file transfer between devices, quick access to code files on mobile, supports cross-screen programming, and allows access to files on mobile via URL for code editing; intuitive directory management interface, supports preview of multiple file formats, and simultaneously supports viewing, editing, decompression, and compression of various documents. - Code Editor: Integrates the VS Code core Monaco editor, delivering a desktop-level editing experience. Supports multi-language syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion and suggestions, and allows customization of multiple editor themes to suit usage habits. - GitHub Integration: Search for open-source projects and specific code snippets, browse trending projects on the platform; supports browsing personal profiles and repositories, and enables direct editing of project code on mobile devices, seamlessly connecting to open-source development. - Code Tools: Store and manage frequently used code snippets for quick insertion, built-in code comparison tool to contrast version differences, provide multi-language code execution environment and hundreds of code template libraries for various languages, enhancing development efficiency. - Database Design: Built-in database design tool supporting MySQL and other types of database design; graphical display of data content, equipped with SQL editor, can directly write and execute MySQL statements, convenient database management. - Remote Connection: Built-in SSH client to connect to remote servers, supports secure SFTP file transfer, allows direct management of remote server files from mobile devices, enabling remote operations anytime, anywhere. ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/terms_of_use_en.php If you have any questions or concerns, please visit http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/ and use our customer support email for feedback

Screenshots

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition4 screens
CodeMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition at free with in-app purchases against CodeMaster's subscription. PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). CodeMaster's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 12). 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. PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 140 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 44% of CodeMaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition ships an update every 2 months, CodeMaster monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition versus CodeMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHP IDE For Web Fresh EditionCodeMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better4.6 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1.5 GB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

CodeMaster

All ratings140 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$2.99
3 purchases

CodeMaster

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$20.991 Year

Questions

Is PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition free?
PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeMaster free?
CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition or CodeMaster?
PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition is rated higher. PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CodeMaster averages 4.6 from 140 ratings.
Do PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition or CodeMaster have ads?
Neither PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition nor CodeMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition or CodeMaster?
PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition ships an update every 2 months, and CodeMaster monthly. Most recently, PHP IDE For Web Fresh Edition was updated on August 15, 2026 and CodeMaster on September 28, 2026.

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