# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Xnettool

The clearest difference is rating: DraftCode for PHP IDE at 4.5 against Xnettool's 4.0. DraftCode for PHP IDE also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 1) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Xnettool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 and Xnettool $9.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Xnettool asks for nothing beyond the download.

DraftCode for PHP IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DraftCode for PHP IDE has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Xnettool'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, Xnettool every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Xnettool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnettool/id1547651067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #174 |
| Size | 184 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Lampman Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361537230) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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


### Xnettool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnettool/id1547651067)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic and testing tools. It includes features for SSL server analysis, DNS configuration, performance testing, and network path tracing. Ideal for developers and IT professionals needing to troubleshoot and understand network behavior.

**Highlights:** SSL Server Test, DoH Configurator, iPerf3 performance testing, Ping and Traceroute, Routing Table viewer, Subnet calculator, Whois lookup, Port Scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Xnettool free?

Xnettool costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Xnettool?

DraftCode for PHP IDE is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Xnettool averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Xnettool have ads?

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Xnettool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Xnettool?

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Xnettool every 5 months. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 25, 2026 and Xnettool on September 21, 2026.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Xnettool at #174. 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.*