# php$ vs BASIC

The clearest difference is rating: php$ at 4.8 against BASIC's 4.2. php$ also leads on price ($2.99 vs $11.99) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). BASIC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

php$ costs $2.99 and BASIC $11.99 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of php$'s written reviews are positive against 68% of BASIC's.

php$ ships an update every 5 months, BASIC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | php$ | BASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $11.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938/reviews)** | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #123 | **#101** |
| Size | 89 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Nikolay Denislamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/505796639) |

## What reviewers say

### php$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create and publish your own applications directly on your iOS device using an extended BASIC programming language. Features include a rich interface, advanced graphics, sound capabilities, and hardware support.

**Highlights:** Create standalone apps for App Store, Rich user interface elements, Advanced graphics and animation, Comprehensive sound and music support, Hardware sensor integration, Networking and file management, Customizable IDE with documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is php$ free?

php$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BASIC free?

BASIC costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, php$ or BASIC?

php$ is rated higher. php$ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BASIC averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do php$ or BASIC have ads?

Neither php$ nor BASIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, php$ or BASIC?

php$ ships an update every 5 months, and BASIC every 2 months. Most recently, php$ was updated on October 1, 2026 and BASIC on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, php$ or BASIC?

php$ currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and BASIC at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*