# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Arduino Bluetooth Pro

The clearest difference is price: Arduino Bluetooth Pro at Free against DraftCode for PHP IDE's $4.99. Arduino Bluetooth Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). DraftCode for PHP IDE's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Arduino Bluetooth Pro is free to download; DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Arduino Bluetooth Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DraftCode for PHP IDE against 4.6 for Arduino Bluetooth Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Arduino Bluetooth Pro's.

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, Arduino Bluetooth Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Arduino Bluetooth Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduino-bluetooth-pro/id1111181830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Bad Assassin Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/556279629) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PHP 7.2 Runtime | Free | one-time |
| PHP 7.3 Runtime | Free | one-time |
| PHP 8.2 Runtime | Free | one-time |
| PHP 8.1 Runtime | Free | one-time |
| PHP 8.0.28 Runtime | Free | one-time |
| PHP 8.5 Runtime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Full PHP runtime on iOS device
- 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
- 💻 Ability to run WordPress locally on iPad
- 🔌 Works offline without internet connection
- 📱 Enables mobile web development workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scrolling snaps back to starting position
- 🐛 Undo function jumps arbitrary steps
- 🐛 Text editor lacks modern features
- ❌ Cannot access served content from Safari
- ❌ No FTP or cloud storage integration

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Search and find/replace functionality
- FTP and Dropbox integration
- Updated PHP versions
- Multiple syntax highlighting themes
- Git/GitHub integration


### Arduino Bluetooth Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduino-bluetooth-pro/id1111181830)

Control Arduino projects via Bluetooth with a customizable interface. Send and receive data, use voice commands for keywords, and monitor serial communication. Ideal for IoT projects, robotics, and smart devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable Bluetooth control, Send/Receive data, Voice command support, Serial monitor, Automatic device search, D-pad control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DraftCode for PHP IDE free?

DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Arduino Bluetooth Pro free?

Arduino Bluetooth Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Arduino Bluetooth Pro?

Arduino Bluetooth Pro is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Arduino Bluetooth Pro averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Arduino Bluetooth Pro have ads?

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Arduino Bluetooth Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Arduino Bluetooth Pro?

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Arduino Bluetooth Pro every 4 months. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arduino Bluetooth Pro on October 3, 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.*