# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Spck Editor

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.

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.

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.

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, Spck Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Spck Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews)** | [4.1 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #106 |
| Size | 184 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Zeb Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507309510) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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


### Spck Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Gold | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Spck Editor at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*