PHP Recipes vs FilesPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHP Recipes
Access a curated collection of standard PHP and SQL code examples for quick reference. This app provides tested, ready-to-use "recipes" to save developers time, and is useful for exam preparation and interviews. All content is available offline and searchable.
- Directory of PHP and SQL operations
- Tested code "recipes"
- Offline access
- Quick search by code or topic
- Useful for exams and interviews
- Cross-platform iOS and MacOS support
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• Contains a directory of standard, frequently used operations in PHP and SQL queries. • The best examples of codes from books and specific internet resources are selected in the program. Finding the best decision on the Internet may demand hours of working time. Ready for use and tested code "recipes" are included in the application. • One app for iOS and MacOS. Buy once and use on your phone, tablet or computer. • The application is a good tool during the exam or the preparation to the interview because it contains answers to frequently asked programming questions. • All examples in the application are available offline. The application can be used when the Internet connection is not available. • Quick search of the correct example by the code or by the name of topic. • Being a developer, I use this program when I need to remember quickly how to solve a given task in one or another programming language. If you can help translate the application into your language, please contact me by email. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%).
FilesPilot
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FilesPilot is a powerful mobile FTP and SFTP file manager for developers, system administrators, website owners, and technical users who need secure access to remote files from iPhone or iPad. Connect to your servers, browse folders, preview files, edit text and code, transfer documents, manage permissions, and keep important files available offline in one focused workspace built for real file workflows. What you can do with FilesPilot: * Connect to FTP and SFTP servers with password authentication, and use SSH key authentication for supported SFTP workflows * Save servers for fast reconnects or use Quick Connect for temporary one-time access * Browse remote folders, search files, bookmark paths, and jump back to recent locations * Upload and download files with live progress tracking * Keep an offline local library of downloaded files inside the app * Edit remote and local text files with code-friendly tools, undo and redo, and encoding support * Preview common file types before opening or downloading * Rename files, create folders, create files, move items, copy items, duplicate items, and manage symlinks * Change UNIX permissions and ownership on supported servers * Export logs and review connection activity when troubleshooting * Import files from Files, Photos, or Camera for upload to your server * Save downloaded images back to Photos when needed FilesPilot is designed for legitimate file management, website maintenance, and server administration workflows. Connect only to servers you own or are authorized to access. Subscription Terms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use EULA: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FilesPilot at monthly against PHP Recipes's every 4 months. PHP Recipes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PHP Recipes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FilesPilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PHP Recipes ships an update every 4 months, FilesPilot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHP Recipes | FilesPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Yaser Ali |
In-app purchases
PHP Recipes
- Оperations with example$0.99
- PHP Samples$0.99
- SQL queries$0.99
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- Full version (no restrictions)$2.99
FilesPilot
- FilesPilot Premium$1.997 Days
- FilesPilot Premium$4.991 Month
- FilesPilot Premium$19.991 Year
- FilesPilot Premium$49.99
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