Comparison

Code Recipes vs C++ Recipes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Code Recipes

Access a vast library of tested code samples for over 13 programming languages and SQL. Quickly find solutions to common programming tasks, reducing development time and aiding in exam preparation. All examples are available offline.

Highlights
  • 300+ code samples per language
  • Supports 13+ languages and SQL
  • Offline access to examples
  • Quick search by code or topic
  • Helps with exam/interview prep
  • Tested and ready-to-use code
Features
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A reference for everyday tasks: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, C#, C++, Golang, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Clojure, Delphi and SQL. • Over 5,500 tested examples in 900 sections: strings, collections, files, networking, concurrency, regular expressions, design patterns. • Run in the app: the code executes and the result appears under it. Works for nine examples out of ten. Needs an internet connection. • Edit examples and add your own; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • SQL in its own section: 201 queries against a practice database. • Search looks inside the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline. No account needed. • A section on what changed between language versions: 891 changes across 151 versions, old and new code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: over 3,200 articles you can browse and search like the examples. WHAT THE FREE VERSION INCLUDES About half the sections; 12 runs and 12 edits per day. The keyword reference is fully open, with no counter. The full version unlocks every example, lifts the daily limits and raises the run limit to 80 a day. One purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. In active development since 2015.

About

C++ Recipes

Access a curated collection of standard C++ and SQL code examples for quick reference. This app provides tested, ready-to-use code snippets, ideal for developers, students preparing for exams, or interviews. Enjoy offline access and a fast search function for efficient problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Standard C++ and SQL code directory
  • Tested and ready-to-use code snippets
  • Offline access to examples
  • Quick search by code or topic
  • Useful for exams and interviews
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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• Contains a directory of standard, frequently used operations in С++ and SQL queries. • The best examples of codes from books and specific internet resources are selected in the program. Finding the best decision on the Internet may demand hours of working time. Ready for use and tested code "recipes" are included in the application. • One app for iOS and MacOS. Buy once and use on your phone, tablet or computer. • The application is a good tool when passing an exam or preparing for an interview, helping you study typical tasks. • All examples in the application are available offline. The application can be used when the Internet connection is not available. • Quick search of the correct example by the code or by the name of topic. • Being a developer, I use this program when I need to remember quickly how to solve a given task in one or another programming language. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%). If you can help translate the application into your language, please contact me by email.

Screenshots

Code Recipes4 screens
C++ Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Recipes at 82% against C++ Recipes's 44%. Code Recipes also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). C++ Recipes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Code Recipes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and C++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C++ Recipes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Recipes has 60 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Code Recipes's written reviews are positive against 44% of C++ Recipes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, C++ Recipes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Recipes versus C++ Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode RecipesC++ Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (60 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovFedor Obraztsov

Customer experience

Code Recipes

All ratings60 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.4%

C++ Recipes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Code Recipes

One-time13
  • Java samples$0.99
  • C# samples$0.99
  • Objective-C samples$0.99
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  • C++ samples$0.99
  • Python samples$0.99
  • JavaScript samples$0.99
  • Swift examples$0.99
  • SQL samples$0.99
  • PHP samples$0.99
  • TypeScript samples$0.99
  • Golang samples$0.99
  • Оperations with example$1.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$4.99
5 purchases

C++ Recipes

One-time5
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • C++ Samples$0.99
Show 2 more
  • SQL queries$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Code Recipes free?
Code Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C++ Recipes free?
C++ Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Recipes or C++ Recipes?
C++ Recipes is rated higher. Code Recipes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while C++ Recipes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Code Recipes or C++ Recipes have ads?
Neither Code Recipes nor C++ Recipes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Recipes or C++ Recipes?
Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and C++ Recipes every 4 months. Most recently, Code Recipes was updated on September 24, 2026 and C++ Recipes on September 16, 2026.

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