Comparison

Perl IDE Fresh Edition vs FTW CODE

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

Head to head
About

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

This application simplifies learning and coding for Perl. It offers grammar highlighting, direct code execution for testing, and practical functions for efficient use. The app integrates learning, coding, compiling, and sharing into a single, user-friendly platform.

Highlights
  • Grammar highlighting
  • Direct code execution
  • Code compilation
  • Code sharing
  • Integrated learning environment
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 Perl 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

FTW CODE

Program your Hopper drone with visual block coding or a JavaScript editor. This app incorporates core functions from Google Workbench and aligns with updated FTW Robotics lessons.

Highlights
  • Visual block programming
  • JavaScript editor
  • Hopper drone compatibility
  • Integration with FTW Robotics lessons
  • Core functions from Google Workbench
Features
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You can now program your Hopper drone using FTW Code on iPad! Choose between visual block programming or our javascript editor. FTW Code retains the core functions previously found in Google Workbench™ and our lessons at FTW Robotics have been updated to now incorporate FTWCode.

Screenshots

Perl IDE Fresh Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTW CODE at none against Perl IDE Fresh Edition's 1. FTW CODE also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Perl IDE Fresh Edition's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Perl IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTW CODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Perl IDE Fresh Edition against 5.0 for FTW CODE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, FTW CODE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Perl IDE Fresh Edition versus FTW CODE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerl IDE Fresh EditionFTW CODE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄FTW ROBOTICS LLC

Customer experience

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FTW CODE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$2.99
None

FTW CODE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perl IDE Fresh Edition free?
Perl IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTW CODE free?
FTW CODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or FTW CODE?
FTW CODE is rated higher. Perl IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while FTW CODE averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Perl IDE Fresh Edition or FTW CODE have ads?
Neither Perl IDE Fresh Edition nor FTW CODE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or FTW CODE?
Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, and FTW CODE every 2 months. Most recently, Perl IDE Fresh Edition was updated on September 26, 2026 and FTW CODE on October 4, 2026.

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