Comparison

Kotlin Programming Compiler vs php Code Play

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

Head to head
About

Kotlin Programming Compiler

Write and execute Kotlin code directly on your mobile device. This app is designed for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. It allows you to compile, run, and share your Kotlin files.

Highlights
  • Compile and run Kotlin programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for easy input
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Open, save, import, and share files
Features
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Write Kotlin code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Kotlin is a cross-platform, statically typed, general-purpose programming language with type inference. Kotlin is designed to interoperate fully with Java, and the JVM version of its standard library depends on the Java Class Library, but type inference allows its syntax to be more concise. Kotlin mainly targets the JVM, but also compiles to JavaScript or native code (via LLVM). Kotlin is sponsored by JetBrains and Google through the Kotlin Foundation. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Open, save, import and share Kotlin files. Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

About

php Code Play

Learn PHP programming with an integrated editor and compiler that supports multiple PHP versions. It offers tutorials, quizzes, and interview questions to help you master PHP for web development and database integration.

Highlights
  • Integrated PHP compiler and editor
  • Supports multiple PHP versions (5, 7.2, 7)
  • Offline tutorials and documentation
  • PHP quizzes and interview questions
  • HTML and PHP code execution
  • Database learning support
Features
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Turn PHP study into a regular practice habit. Read a lesson, try its code in the workspace, complete a short challenge, and return to the topics that need more attention. php Code Play is designed for learners who want a guided path alongside a working PHP editor. The lesson library contains 200 PHP topics. Begin with output and variables, then move through arrays, conditions, functions, strings, type conversion, object-oriented programming, and later language features. The catalogue lets you search, browse chapters, and continue from your last lesson. Each lesson presents an explanation and code so the idea can be studied before you edit it. Lessons are labeled according to whether their sample runs inside the app or needs a separate PHP server. In the workspace, write PHP and inspect its output in a dedicated tab. Supported code runs through the app's PHP runtime. The editor has undo, redo, find and replace, and go-to-line controls. You can begin a fresh file, open a file, and save your work. A row of quick keys helps enter common coding characters when you are using the on-screen keyboard. For examples that depend on a web server or other unavailable services, the app shows their requirement instead of implying that local execution can handle them. There is also a path focused on combining HTML and PHP. Its tutorials show how PHP can insert values into a page, generate markup, use conditions and loops in templates, and handle text safely. Search for a specific example or browse its sections when you want to understand how a snippet fits into a complete page. When you are ready to apply a concept, open the daily challenge. Read a focused prompt and expected output, check the hints if you need direction, and use the editor to test a solution. Guided PHP projects offer a longer sequence of steps. Choose from beginner and intermediate work, open each step in the workspace, and see your completion status as you progress. Supported exercises compare the output of your code with the expected result. Knowledge checks provide another way to practice. Take a PHP quiz, then use Smart Review to revisit questions you missed. For interview preparation, search the question bank, open an explanation, save a bookmark, or mark a question for later review. The 10-question mock interview presents questions one at a time, reveals field notes on request, and records how confidently you answered. Your progress screen summarizes lesson activity, completed challenges and projects, quiz attempts, reviews, and interview preparation. It also shows a 30-day activity calendar and learning streak. Set a daily goal of 5, 10, or 15 minutes. If you want a prompt to return, choose a time for an optional learning reminder. The Today view points toward a useful next activity, whether that is a lesson, a challenge, or a review. Use php Code Play for short practice sessions or a more structured PHP learning plan. It keeps reading, editing, testing, and recall exercises connected while clearly separating the examples that run in the app from those that require a PHP server. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kotlin Programming Compiler4 screens
php Code Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kotlin Programming Compiler at 56% against php Code Play's 0%. Kotlin Programming Compiler also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). php Code Play's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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. Kotlin Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and php Code Play sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

php Code Play holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kotlin Programming Compiler has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Kotlin Programming Compiler's written reviews are positive against 0% of php Code Play's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kotlin Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 months, php Code Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kotlin Programming Compiler versus php Code Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKotlin Programming Compilerphp Code Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaMerbin Joe

Customer experience

Kotlin Programming Compiler

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

php Code Play

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kotlin Programming Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
3 purchases

php Code Play

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium 6 Months$2.996 Months
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Kotlin Programming Compiler free?
Kotlin Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is php Code Play free?
php Code Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kotlin Programming Compiler or php Code Play?
php Code Play is rated higher. Kotlin Programming Compiler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while php Code Play averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kotlin Programming Compiler or php Code Play have ads?
Both Kotlin Programming Compiler and php Code Play show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kotlin Programming Compiler or php Code Play?
Kotlin Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 months, and php Code Play every 3 months. Most recently, Kotlin Programming Compiler was updated on November 2, 2026 and php Code Play on November 3, 2026.

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