# DraftCode for PHP IDE vs Aldo's Toolkit

The clearest difference is price: Aldo's Toolkit at Free against DraftCode for PHP IDE's $4.99. Aldo's Toolkit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). DraftCode for PHP IDE's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Aldo's Toolkit is free to download; DraftCode for PHP IDE costs $4.99 up front. DraftCode for PHP IDE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Aldo's Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aldo's Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DraftCode for PHP IDE has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DraftCode for PHP IDE | Aldo's Toolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-for-php-ide/id593757593/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aldos-toolkit/id6781942185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solesignal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/402984346) | [aldo.website llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781942188) |

## What reviewers say

### DraftCode for PHP IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### Aldo's Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aldos-toolkit/id6781942185)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of offline developer and cybersecurity tools, including study aids for certifications, a secure password vault, and productivity features like a markdown editor and Pomodoro timer. It also includes several built-in games and prioritizes user privacy with local-first data storage.

**Highlights:** Security certification study tools, Hash generator and JWT decoder, Biometric-locked password vault, Markdown notebook with live preview, Regex tester, Pomodoro focus timer, Built-in games (2048, Snake, etc.)

**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 Aldo's Toolkit free?

Aldo's Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DraftCode for PHP IDE or Aldo's Toolkit?

Aldo's Toolkit is rated higher. DraftCode for PHP IDE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Aldo's Toolkit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DraftCode for PHP IDE or Aldo's Toolkit have ads?

Neither DraftCode for PHP IDE nor Aldo's Toolkit shows ads.

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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.*