Comparison

DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE

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

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About

DraftCode for PHP IDE

Develop and run PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS locally on your mobile device or Mac without an internet connection. Supports complex applications like WordPress and phpMyAdmin, with flexible workspace options and a comprehensive PHP stack.

Highlights
  • Offline PHP, JS, HTML, CSS execution
  • Run complex apps like WordPress
  • Custom workspace folder support
  • Session Inspector and error display
  • PHP and JS syntax coloring
  • Composer support for dependency management
Features
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Develop and run PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS locally on your iPad or iPhone (or an Apple Silicon Mac), without requiring an internet connection. Run Apps as complex as WordPress or phpMyAdmin right on your device. Freely choose your workspace location on your device, either inside DraftCode, or in the folder of a Git Client like WorkingCopy, on iCloud or other services that offer selectable folder locations. Access your PHP Web App from other Apps on your iPad while in Split Screen mode, for example Mobile Safari or Brave. DraftCode includes the standard PHP stack including PHP extensions typically available on a server: MySQL, SQLite, PDO, Curl, OpenSSL, FTP, XML, JSON, SOAP, GD and more. DraftCode can run different versions of PHP and you can switch between them: - Includes PHP 7.3, PHP 8.0, PHP 8.1 and PHP 8.2 - Available (via in-App Purchase): PHP 8.5 DraftCode Features: - Execute PHP/JS/HTML/CSS without requiring an internet connection - Run Apps as complex as WordPress on your device for offline development - Support for selecting a custom workspace folder in supported other Apps (like Git clients) or iCloud - Includes a Session Inspector showing state of current session variables - Shows PHP errors - PHP and JavaScript syntax colouring - Internal keyboard support with coding accessory - External keyboard support with additional keyboard shortcuts - Multitasking and split-screen support on iPad - Includes PHP packages: WordPress, phpMyAdmin, Composer and more - File workspace including support to zip, unzip, copy, move or duplicate files or folders - Code import/export from iCloud Drive, other Apps or iTunes file sharing - Kiosk mode that runs you PHP code fullscreen - Script mode to run PHP scripts without a web context or timeout INCLUDED PHP PACKAGES WORDPRESS 6.8 With just one tap you can run WordPress offline (using the included WordPress SQLite plugin) and develop themes and plugins for the popular platform. PHPMYADMIN Connect to EXTERNAL MySQL databases (MySQL is NOT included). PHPLITEADMIN Work with local SQLite databases. COMPOSER Use Composer v.2.1.12 to efficiently manage your dependencies. The package also includes an example project. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions please visit DraftCode's website. (Please follow the "Developer Website" link below.) Please note: - Included packages might not yet support all PHP versions available (check their website) - DraftCode's runtime currently does not support re-write rules - A MySQL database is NOT included. (We recommend using SQLite when working completely offline.) - A phpinfo() output of the current available runtime configurations is available on the DraftCode website, please follow the "Developer Website" link below. - In-App purchase pricing can be reviewed on this App Store page under "Information" by tapping the triangle next to 'In-App Purchases"

About

Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE

Develop .NET C# and F# applications and games directly on your iPad or iPhone. This powerful IDE offers automatic compiling and running, allowing you to see code changes instantly. It supports the latest language features and includes tools for inspecting live objects and UI elements.

Highlights
  • Full C# 8 and F# 4.7 compilers
  • Live XAML editing
  • Automatic compiling and running
  • Fancy text editor with inline errors
  • Watch window for object inspection
  • Code completion with inline type info
  • Supports standard .NET file formats
Features
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Continuous is a fast and powerful .NET C# and F# IDE that runs directly on the iPad and iPhone (no network needed!). With it, you can write apps and games using your favorite languages on your favorite devices. Continuous is always building and running your code so you can see changes as you type. Writing interactive apps in Continuous is a pleasure compared to the traditional code-build-run cycle. It frees you to make lots of small changes and see their effects immediately - no more waiting for builds or deployments and no more clicking around trying to get to the screen you're trying to code. Continuous looks and works in many of the same ways as traditional .NET IDEs so you'll feel right at home, but it also strives to advance the state of the art in IDEs with these features: >>> Full C# 8 and F# 4.7 compilers so you can use the latest tech >>> Xamarin.Forms Live XAML Editing >>> Automatic compiling and running so you can focus on the code and the results >>> Fancy text editor with tabs, semantic highlighting, inline error bubbles, and inline values that are updated as you type >>> Watch window enables you to view graphical objects in your app (UI and images), inspect live objects as your app runs, create instances of new objects, and call methods >>> Code completion with inline type info and documentation makes learning new APIs fun >>> Uses standard .NET file and project formats so you can share code with other IDEs >>> Includes Xamarin.Forms and UIKit to build apps and SpriteKit and SceneKit to build games. You can access many iOS APIs including CoreMotion, the Social framework, and HealthKit to read data. >>> Split screen support so you can keep documentation by your side >>> Execution powered by a new IL interpreter If you're new to .NET or iOS coding, you will love the code completion with integrated documentation and the fun examples that come with the app. If you're a .NET pro, then you will love the support for projects and the ability to inspect objects as you code them - whether they're in a script or just a normal project file. If you're new to programming, C# is an great language to learn: it's powerful yet friendly language, example code is all over the internet, and there are plenty of jobs out there waiting for you. If you enjoy thinking a little differently, then you will love that F# is included and fully supported. This amazing programming language will teach you to write better code and will arm you to solve problems that you thought were too big or hard to solve - like writing an IDE.

Screenshots

DraftCode for PHP IDE4 screens
Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DraftCode for PHP IDE at $4.99 against Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE's $12.99. DraftCode for PHP IDE also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 and Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE $12.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DraftCode for PHP IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 60% of Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DraftCode for PHP IDE versus Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraftCode for PHP IDEContinuous .NET C# and F# IDE
Price$4.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.5 (88 ratings) — better4.2 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#73#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB391 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSolesignal LimitedKrueger Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

DraftCode for PHP IDE

All ratings88 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative19.4%

Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE

All ratings91 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral17.1%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

DraftCode for PHP IDE

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Scrolling snaps back to original position
  • Undo function deletes arbitrary number of steps
  • App freezes after entering characters
  • Crashes on iOS 9 and older versions
  • JavaScript console viewer always empty
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  • Cannot navigate to specific lines efficiently
  • Scroll position jumps when switching files
  • File deletion is buggy when deleting multiple files
  • Dropbox conflicted copy files created by autosave
  • iCloud file sync not automatic
  • Keyboard layout makes coding difficult
  • App loses work after tapping run
  • Address bar shows 'about:blank' and 'Not Found'
  • Cannot paste projects from Dropbox (helper app error)
  • Syntax highlighting slow on large files

Requested features

20 requests
  • Search and find/replace functionality
  • FTP and Dropbox integration
  • Updated PHP versions
  • Multiple syntax highlighting themes
  • Git/GitHub integration
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  • Ability to access localhost from external browsers
  • Font size adjustment controls
  • Code completion and snippets
  • Multi-project support
  • Drupal and CraftCMS support
  • MySQL full support
  • SSH/SFTP access
  • Swipe gestures throughout UI
  • Light theme option
  • Extended keyboard with more shortcuts
  • Undo/redo improvements
  • Split-screen multitasking support
  • phpMyAdmin updates
  • Manual save option instead of autosave
  • GD library support

Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DraftCode for PHP IDE

One-time6
  • PHP 7.2 RuntimeFree
  • PHP 7.3 RuntimeFree
  • PHP 8.2 RuntimeFree
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  • PHP 8.1 RuntimeFree
  • PHP 8.0.28 RuntimeFree
  • PHP 8.5 Runtime$4.99
None

Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DraftCode for PHP IDE free?
DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE free?
Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE?
DraftCode for PHP IDE is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE averages 4.2 from 91 ratings.
Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE have ads?
Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE?
DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE every 12 months. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 25, 2026 and Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE?
DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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