Comparison

php$ vs Python Challenge

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

Python Challenge

Features
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Feed your brain. Grow the snake. Learn algorithms by writing real Python — on your phone. Python Challenge is a single path of original coding challenges, from your first `return a + b` to N-Queens, edit distance and Dijkstra. Every solution runs on-device in real Python and is checked against hidden tests, so passing means it actually works. WRITE REAL CODE • A coder keyboard built for Python: tab, snippets, brackets, quotes, undo • Instant feedback with named tests, expected vs actual output • Some levels enforce rules (no sorted(), recursion required) so you learn the technique, not the shortcut LEARN THE RIGHT WAY • Three-tier hints from PySnake, your slightly sardonic mentor • Curated solutions after you solve: naive vs optimal, time and space complexity • Topics: strings, lists, sorting, searching, recursion, dynamic programming, data structures, graphs, heaps, bit tricks, grids, greedy, intervals, math STAY MOTIVATED • One path, no shortcuts: easy → medium → hard, with performance tests on the hard ones • XP, levels, daily streaks and ten badges • Six themes, dark and light PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline, no account, no ads, no tracking — your code and progress stay on your device. Only anonymous usage statistics are sent.

Screenshots

php$4 screens
Python Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Python Challenge at fortnightly against php$'s every 5 months. php$'s advantage is chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

php$ costs $2.99 and Python Challenge $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

php$ ships an update every 5 months, Python Challenge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
php$ versus Python Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterphp$Python Challenge
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄MUSTAFA GURBUZ

In-app purchases

None

php$

No in-app purchases

None

Python Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is php$ free?
php$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python Challenge free?
Python Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do php$ or Python Challenge have ads?
Neither php$ nor Python Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, php$ or Python Challenge?
php$ ships an update every 5 months, and Python Challenge fortnightly. Most recently, php$ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Python Challenge on October 8, 2026.

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