Comparison

DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Spck Editor

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

Head to head
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

Spck Editor

A mobile code editor for JavaScript projects, offering Git integration and intelligent code completion for multiple languages. It allows for editing, committing, and running code directly on your device, with AI coding assistance.

Highlights
  • JS Sandbox for on-the-go coding
  • Git client for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab
  • Intelligent code completion (HTML, JS, CSS)
  • Local file access and project search
  • AI Coding Assistants
  • Integrated JS Console
  • Syntax validation
Features
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Code anywhere. Deploy from your pocket. Spck Editor brings a full professional development workflow to iOS — with AI pair programming, remote CLI access, and deep Git integration built right in. Learn by Doing with JavaScript Labs Explore a curated collection of interactive coding labs and prebuilt project templates — from games to UI components to algorithms. Fork any lab instantly, experiment freely, and publish your own. The fastest way to learn JavaScript hands-on, on the go. Kickstart Projects with Templates Skip the boilerplate. Choose from ready-made project templates across popular frameworks and patterns, tweak them to your needs, and ship — all from your phone. Remote Development, Reimagined Connect to your home machine or cloud server via the Remote CLI. Browse, edit, and run your real project files over a secure relay — then preview your running dev server directly inside the app with the built-in Browser Proxy. Your full stack, in your hands. AI That Actually Codes With You Stuck on a bug? Need boilerplate fast? Spck Editor integrates AI coding assistants powered by the latest models to generate, explain, and refactor code right inside your editor — no copy-paste, no context switching. Professional Git Workflow Clone from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or any remote. Commit, push, pull, branch, merge, and review logs — a complete Git interface without leaving the app. Your entire version history, always with you. Intelligent Code Editing - Advanced code completion for JavaScript, TypeScript & CSS - Context-sensitive hints and inline documentation - Syntax validation as you type - Keyword completion for 20+ languages - HTML, CSS & JS code snippets Built for Mobile Coding - Dynamic keyboard optimized for JS, HTML & CSS - Extra navigation row for cursor control and brackets - Integrated JS console for instant feedback - Project-wide search with file filters - Local file access Light & Dark themes | JavaScript Labs | Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages Terms of Use: https://spck.io/terms

Screenshots

DraftCode for PHP IDE4 screens
Spck Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spck Editor at Free against DraftCode for PHP IDE's $4.99. Spck Editor also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). DraftCode for PHP IDE's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Spck 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 and Spck Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DraftCode for PHP IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spck Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, Spck Editor every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DraftCode for PHP IDE versus Spck Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraftCode for PHP IDESpck Editor
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (88 ratings) — better4.1 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#74 — better#98
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSolesignal LimitedZeb Zhao

Customer experience

DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

Spck Editor

All ratings52 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

DraftCode for PHP IDE

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Spck Editor

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app overall
  • 👍 Free and no ads
  • 👍 Professional coding app feel
  • 👍 Good for web development
  • 👍 Simple and direct editor

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing issues
  • 🐛 UI has a learning curve
  • 🐛 Subscription model disliked
  • 🐛 Some features not in free version
  • 🐛 Cannot copy and paste

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

Spck Editor

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App crashes on sign-in/GitHub connection
  • Editor crashes when signing in
  • Browser crashes on React JS
  • Console not responding
  • App crashes when trying to import files
Show 28 more
  • Typing characters like "{" doesn't show up immediately
  • Preview shows a white screen
  • Cannot connect to GitHub, app closes
  • App crashes and returns to springboard when logging into GitHub
  • App closes automatically after installation
  • Cannot copy and paste from previous code
  • App closes on iPad mini 3
  • Launch button not activated
  • Python not working
  • Cannot run code, only existing programs
  • Keyboard doesn't register keystrokes on phone
  • Cursor movement and text replacement issues with Chinese keyboard
  • App crashes on large Git repos
  • Syntax highlighting randomly stops working for JS
  • App does not reopen after crashing
  • Cannot save documents
  • Cannot open terminal documents in write mode
  • Left pane is horrific UX
  • Cannot get to projects page after opening a project
  • Python not running
  • Cannot write code, sometimes doesn't work
  • App shows only logo and no response on iOS 10.3.4
  • Cannot enter entire text when typing a paragraph
  • Text insertion not working
  • Code writing is failing, jumps lines
  • Cannot steal code from GitHub
  • Cannot get app to work
  • Login prompt appears but buttons don't lead to login page

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add Kotlin file support (.kt)
  • Enable "drag spacebar to move cursor" (iOS feature)
  • Add more coding languages (C++, etc.)
  • Add desktop/tablet view for HTML preview
  • Add server management support (Node.js, Python, etc.)
Show 11 more
  • Add extensions
  • Add tutorial section for UI
  • Add FTP/SFTP support
  • Add minimap like Sublime editor
  • Add Node.js support
  • Add readonly mode
  • Add new fonts
  • Add browser preview
  • Add Chinese candidate word support
  • Add mouse support for tablet mode
  • Add terminal for console.log() visibility

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
2 purchases

Spck Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Gold$4.991 Month

Questions

Is DraftCode for PHP IDE free?
DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Spck Editor free?
Spck Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Spck Editor?
DraftCode for PHP IDE is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Spck Editor averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.
Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Spck Editor have ads?
Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Spck Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Spck Editor?
DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Spck Editor every 10 days. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 20, 2026 and Spck Editor on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Spck Editor?
DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Spck Editor at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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