# php$ vs Image to Base64 Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: php$ at every 5 months against Image to Base64 Plus's every 25 months. php$ also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Image to Base64 Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

php$ costs $2.99 and Image to Base64 Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Image to Base64 Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: php$ has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

php$ ships an update every 5 months, Image to Base64 Plus every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | php$ | Image to Base64 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id845986938/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-base64-plus/id1602796127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### php$

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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


### Image to Base64 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-base64-plus/id1602796127)

Easily convert images to Base64 encoded strings and vice versa. This tool allows you to copy the encoded data for use in other applications or save converted images directly to your device. It's a lightweight, ad-free solution for embedding image data.

**Highlights:** Convert images to Base64, Decode Base64 to images, Copy Base64 string, Save converted images, Ad-free experience, Privacy-focused

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is php$ free?

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

### Is Image to Base64 Plus free?

Image to Base64 Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, php$ or Image to Base64 Plus?

Image to Base64 Plus is rated higher. php$ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Image to Base64 Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do php$ or Image to Base64 Plus have ads?

Neither php$ nor Image to Base64 Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, php$ or Image to Base64 Plus?

php$ ships an update every 5 months, and Image to Base64 Plus every 25 months. Most recently, php$ was updated on September 14, 2026 and Image to Base64 Plus on September 21, 2026.

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