Comparison

php$ vs SQLiteFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

php$

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS application. It offers code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning resources. Customize your coding environment and share your work via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion and auto-indent
  • Code coloring and font customization
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • Save, modify, and delete code files
  • Support for various file types
  • Customizable interface and background
  • Generate QR codes for sharing
Features
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This is an ios php app,you can learn,run,share php script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter php code by keyboard, and then you can execut the php code,support the input and raw_input function. *You can adjust the code color and font size , and support to move the cursor left and right and up and down , easy to read and write. *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save php code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can use the file system to support txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, py ,doc... files. *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn php knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use php code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

SQLiteFlow

An intuitive and reliable SQLite editor for Mac and iOS. Manage files, query databases with advanced features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and edit table data. Visualize database structure with ER diagrams and compare databases with diff tools.

Highlights
  • File management (add, remove, rename)
  • Advanced SQL query editor
  • Data viewing and editing
  • Table structure alteration
  • ER diagram visualization
  • Database comparison (diff)
  • CSV and JSON import/export
Features
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Two-week free trial! So you can purchase SQLiteFlow after you know you like it! SQLiteFlow is an SQLite editor for Mac & iOS which is intuitive, stable and reliable to use. It contains features as described below: Browse • Manage files. Supports add, remove, duplicate, rename folders, SQLite databases, SQL files, CSV files, etc. • Supports import database from iCloud Drive by the file picker. • Supports open external SQL files, CSV files and Filter files. • Supports open external folders. Requires iOS 13.0 or iPadOS 13.0. • Supports show recents files. Query Editor • Multi-query execution. • Syntax highlighting. • SQL auto-completion. • Format query. Data Editor • View, edit or add table data. • Multiple cells/rows/columns selection. • View table data with a convenient filter. • Sort records by tapping on column title. • Edit blob data as hex or show it as preview if possible. Alter Table • View, edit or add table fields, indexes, foreign keys, checks. • View triggers. • View DDL. Table List • Supports display each table's name and records count. Connect • Supports let SQLiteFlow(macOS) connect databases in this app. One use case is that you can debug query performance issue on your iPhone or iPad directly through your Mac. Drag and Drop • Supports drag and drop to import or export SQLite databases and SQL files in iPad. Database Statistics • Supports show records count of each table. • Supports show total size of each table • Supports show size of each table's content. • Supports show size of each table's index. This feature may help you get more insight about your SQLite databases' data storage information, which may let you see if there're any chances to let SQLite working in a more effective way in your device. ER Diagram • Supports display ER diagram. • Supports toggle field type hide or show. • Supports Relationship Guessing. • Supports copy as Mermaid markdown. Database Diff • Supports generate SQL text that can let you transform a database content into another. • Supports show a summary of the differences between two databases. Import • Supports import CSV data. • Supports import JSON data. Export • In Data Editor or Query Results, supports export data to CSV, JSON, Markdown or List. • In Data Editor, supports export data to Insert Statement or Update Statement if possible. Multiple Windows • Supports multiple windows for iPadOS 13 or later. Dark Mode • Supports dark mode. visionOS • Supports visionOS. Shortcuts • Supports "Run Query" action. • Supports "Import CSV" action. • Supports "Import JSON" action. Create Function • Supports create scalar function using a simple JavaScript routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

php$4 screens
SQLiteFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLiteFlow at Free against php$'s $2.99. SQLiteFlow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 9). php$'s advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 51%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SQLiteFlow is free to download; php$ costs $2.99 up front. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. php$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

php$ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLiteFlow has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of php$'s written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

php$ ships an update every 5 months, SQLiteFlow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
php$ versus SQLiteFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterphp$SQLiteFlow
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings949 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#136 — better#207
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄晨亮 贾

Customer experience

php$

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

SQLiteFlow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%

In-app purchases

None

php$

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SQLiteFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Pay-As-You-Go$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-week TrialFree
  • Lifetime License$39.99

Questions

Is php$ free?
php$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, php$ or SQLiteFlow?
php$ is rated higher. php$ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do php$ or SQLiteFlow have ads?
Neither php$ nor SQLiteFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, php$ or SQLiteFlow?
php$ ships an update every 5 months, and SQLiteFlow fortnightly. Most recently, php$ was updated on September 14, 2026 and SQLiteFlow on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, php$ or SQLiteFlow?
php$ currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and SQLiteFlow at #207. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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