# php vs SQL Server Mobile Client

The clearest difference is rating: php at 4.8 against SQL Server Mobile Client's 4.2. php also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (91% vs 77%). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. php sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

php holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of php's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's.

php ships an update every 7 months, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | php | SQL Server Mobile Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id841823903/reviews)** | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 89 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### php

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id841823903)

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS app. Features include autocompletion, code coloring, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Save and manage your code and learning resources easily.

**Highlights:** Autocompletion, Code coloring, Built-in browser, Code templates, File management, Code sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### SQL Server Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.

**Highlights:** Secure database connection (TLS/SSH), Data exploration, filtering, and searching, AI-assisted SQL query composition, Database object management, ER Diagram Viewer, Advanced data grid for editing, Import and export data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is php free?

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

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, php or SQL Server Mobile Client?

php is rated higher. php averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.

### Do php or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?

Neither php nor SQL Server Mobile Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, php or SQL Server Mobile Client?

php ships an update every 7 months, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, php was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on October 6, 2026.

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