php$ vs View Source Premier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
View Source Premier
Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.
- Code viewing and analysis
- Built-in simulator
- Error tracking
- JavaScript terminal testing
- Style and image inspection
- Request management
- Code beautifier
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A multifunctional tool for analyzing, debugging, and viewing structured data and web code — including HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript, RSS, ATOM, and other supported formats. The application is designed for developers and professionals who value precision, control, and efficiency. Key features: • Cross-platform support: iPhone, iPad, and Mac • View code in both structured and plain text formats • Validation and error detection for HTML, XML, and JSON • Built-in web simulator with customizable screen sizes • JavaScript console for interactive code testing • HEX viewer for analyzing binary files • Text search with regular expression support • CSS style inspection for page elements • HTTP request handling with flexible configuration for any scenario • Save, edit, and re-run previous requests • Code formatting with built-in Code Beautifier • HTTP response analysis: headers, cookies, and response data • Advanced copying of code fragments and structured elements • Built-in audio playback for files detected in HTML code or opened within the app • Open and analyze files stored on your device The application provides full control over data analysis and streamlines everyday tasks for developers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: php$ at 4.8 against View Source Premier's 4.1. php$ also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 47%) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). View Source Premier's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 9). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
php$ costs $2.99 and View Source Premier $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
php$ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of php$'s written reviews are positive against 47% of View Source Premier's.
php$ ships an update every 5 months, View Source Premier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | php$ | View Source Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 4.1 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #133 | #81 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | Andrey Uspanov |
Customer experience
php$
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In-app purchases
php$
No in-app purchases
View Source Premier
No in-app purchases
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