# Hodor vs PHP Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hodor at 73% against PHP Editor's 0%. Hodor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). PHP Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PHP Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, PHP Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hodor | PHP Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23** | — |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 58 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608679124) | [Merbin Joe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281696078) |

## What reviewers say

### Hodor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736)

This tool captures and rewrites HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data traffic, including Flutter app data. It offers features like HTTPS decryption, request/response mapping, and domain filtering for efficient web debugging.

**Highlights:** Packet capturing & rewriting (HTTP, TCP, UDP, WebSocket), Flutter app traffic capture, HTTPS decryption, Request/response mapping, HTTP replaying, Domain filtering, URL Scheme support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Special Recovery Purchase | Free | one-time |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro To Multiple Systems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Basic To Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |


### PHP Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-editor-compiler-and-run/id1668965682)

Edit PHP code and see instant results with this offline application. It supports most PHP commands and syntax, making it a convenient tool for developers on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline PHP code editing, Instant output for code, Supports most PHP syntax, Edit existing code, Convenient for on-the-go development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hodor free?

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

### Is PHP Editor free?

PHP Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hodor or PHP Editor have ads?

PHP Editor shows ads; Hodor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hodor or PHP Editor?

Hodor ships an update every 3 weeks, and PHP Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Hodor was updated on October 12, 2026 and PHP Editor on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*