# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs UCoW

The clearest difference is rating: DraftCode for PHP IDE at 4.5 against UCoW's 3.8. DraftCode for PHP IDE also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 54%) and ratings volume (88 vs 12). UCoW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 and UCoW $3.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. UCoW asks for nothing beyond the download.

DraftCode for PHP IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DraftCode for PHP IDE has 88 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of DraftCode for PHP IDE's written reviews are positive against 54% of UCoW's.

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, UCoW every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | UCoW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucow-ultimate-code-wrapper/id1551344923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 54.2% 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 | **#73** | #128 |
| Size | 184 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### UCoW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucow-ultimate-code-wrapper/id1551344923)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a unified interface to access various online code editing and development environments. It enhances usability with custom keybars, shortcut access, and improved cursor control for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Unified access to online code instances, Customizable keybar with cursor control, Full keyboard shortcut support, Optimized performance for iPad, Quick switching between instances, Multi-instance and window support

**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 UCoW free?

UCoW costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while UCoW averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor UCoW shows ads.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and UCoW every 3 weeks. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 25, 2026 and UCoW on September 23, 2026.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and UCoW at #128. 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.*