# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Koder Code Editor

The clearest difference is price: Koder Code Editor at Free against DraftCode for PHP IDE's $4.99. Koder Code Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (12K vs 88). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Koder Code Editor is free to download; DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Koder Code Editor 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 Koder Code Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 72% of Koder Code Editor's.

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Koder Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#26** |
| Size | 184 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Reny Mustika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447484425) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### Koder Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, Remote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV), Built-in SSH client, Tabbed editing, Code autocomplete, Snippet manager, Editor themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🚀 Supports multiple file formats
- 🚀 Seamless cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
- 🐛 File corruption and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable SFTP/SSH connections
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Inability to rename or delete files
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Performance degradation on larger files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Git integration
- Terminal/console functionality
- Support for more programming languages
- Ability to disable line wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DraftCode for PHP IDE free?

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

### Is Koder Code Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Koder Code Editor?

Koder Code Editor is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Koder Code Editor have ads?

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Koder Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Koder Code Editor?

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 20, 2026 and Koder Code Editor on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Koder Code Editor?

DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Koder Code Editor at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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