php$ vs Code
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.
Code
This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.
- Unified development environment
- Supports over 15 programming languages
- Code, compile, and execute programs
- Real-time cloud sync
- Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes
- No setup or configuration required
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A coding experience custom tailored for iOS that is useful for learning, experimenting and fast prototyping. No downloads, no configs, no setups required, just login and you’re ready to start writing code. Supported programming languages C, C++, Clojure, Crystal, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Lua, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Swift, TypeScript Unified development Environment All-in-one platform that lets you code, compile and execute Customize your setup Make your workspace feel just like home with your desired theme and keyboard mode Real-time Cloud Sync All your files are seamlessly synced across your devices Contact Support -> code+support@techulus.com Privacy and Security Privacy Policy - https://code.techulus.com/privacypolicy/ Terms and Conditions - https://code.techulus.com/terms/ If you have any questions or suggestions about Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at code@techulus.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: php$ at 4.8 against Code's 3.9. php$ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 74%). Code's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, 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 Code $3.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. php$ asks for nothing beyond the download.
php$ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of php$'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Code's.
php$ ships an update every 5 months, Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | php$ | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 3.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 73.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #136 | #102 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | Arjun Komath |
Customer experience
php$
Code
In-app purchases
php$
No in-app purchases
Code
- 1,000 Credits$0.99
- 5,000 Credits$2.99
- 10,000 Credits$4.99
