Code Recipes vs App Designer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
App Designer
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Turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a powerful Swift development environment. App Designer lets you write, run, preview, organize, and debug Swift code directly on your device — completely offline and without Xcode. Build SwiftUI, UIKit, and RealityKit projects with live code execution, a built-in canvas preview, professional editing tools, Xcode project import/export, and an integrated AI assistant that can work offline or with your own online provider. Write Swift Anywhere Run Swift code instantly and see real-time output while you build. Preview SwiftUI and UIKit interfaces side by side with your code and bring your ideas to life directly on your device. Professional Code Editor Enjoy syntax highlighting with 89 color themes, smart autocomplete for Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, adjustable font size, line wrap, bracket matching, and automatic bracket insertion. Built-in Debugging Tools Set breakpoints, step through your code, highlight the current execution line, and view inline errors and warnings directly in the editor. SwiftUI, UIKit & RealityKit Create modern SwiftUI interfaces with VStack, HStack, NavigationStack, @State, gestures, animations, and more. Build UIKit views with buttons, labels, Auto Layout, and Core Animation. Explore 3D content with RealityKit, including RealityView, MeshResource, and Entity loading. Xcode Project Import & Export Import existing Xcode projects, continue working on the go, and export them back to Xcode when you're ready to keep building on your Mac. Project & Asset Management Manage your growing app gallery with folders, multiple pages, sorting options, Spotlight-style search, and an “Only Active” filter. Browse resources with a built-in file explorer, import images and files, add custom app icons, personalize your gallery with wallpapers, and duplicate, rename, or delete projects with ease. Learn by Example Start quickly with built-in example projects covering SwiftUI animations, UIKit layouts, file handling, image manipulation, and more. 100% Offline No internet connection required. App Designer gives you the tools to build real Swift apps right from your pocket. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Code Recipes at Free against App Designer's $2.99. App Designer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Code Recipes is free to download; App Designer costs $2.99 up front. Code Recipes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and App Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, App Designer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Recipes | App Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #45 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Norbert Grieger |
In-app purchases
Code Recipes
- 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
App Designer
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99









