# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Replit

The clearest difference is price: Replit at Free against DraftCode for PHP IDE's $4.99. Replit also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (21K vs 88). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Replit 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 Replit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Replit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replit has 21K ratings behind it against 88, 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 59% of Replit'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, Replit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Replit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews) | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #74 | **#1** |
| Size | 184 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [Replit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614022295) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### Replit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #4 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build and deploy apps, websites, and games directly from your phone. Utilize AI to generate projects from natural language prompts, collaborate in real-time, and host your creations instantly with zero setup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

**Highlights:** Build apps with natural language AI, Instant zero-setup hosting, Real-time multiplayer collaboration, Create in any language/framework, Clone and remix millions of projects, Custom domain setup, Integrated authentication and databases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Replit Core | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core | $219.99 | per year |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $219.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick & easy to use
- 🚀 Accelerates development
- 👍 Comprehensive mobile IDE
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and lags
- 🔋 High resource usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 👎 Lacks features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Unreliable file management and saving
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and frameworks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve code editor functionality
- Provide more tutorials and learning resources
- Enhance collaboration and team features
- Add offline/local development capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DraftCode for PHP IDE free?

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

### Is Replit free?

Replit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Replit is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Replit averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

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

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Replit shows ads.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE ships an update every 3 months, and Replit fortnightly. Most recently, DraftCode for PHP IDE was updated on September 30, 2026 and Replit on October 2, 2026.

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

DraftCode for PHP IDE currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Replit at #1. 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.*