Comparison

Code Recipes vs Algorithms

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

Algorithms

Learn algorithm concepts through interactive animations and code explanations. Master complex problems with a step-by-step visual approach, ideal for interview preparation and efficient learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive algorithm animations
  • Code explanations with subtitles
  • Step-by-step learning process
  • Categorized algorithm problems
  • Visual debugging aid
  • Focus on understanding ideas and code
Features
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Did you pass the interview algorithm question? Learning algorithm questions takes too much time? Not your problem! Before this, no algorithmic learning method could be so simple and efficient. It only takes three steps to become an algorithm master: The first step is to read the question; The second step is to play the animation, refer to the subtitles, and understand the ideas and codes; The third step is to read, analyze and summarize; Why do you make an algorithm animation diagram app? Like many programmers, I have to prepare a lot of time to brush up the algorithm every time I change jobs. Very good, in the process of brushing the questions, you must first read the solution. I also read a lot of problem solutions from big guys on the Internet, and I especially like to read algorithm analysis with moving pictures or schematic diagrams, which is faster than reading text. In the process, several problems were also found, such as: the animation is not interactive and cannot be paused; the data is dead and cannot be changed; it is not convenient to study on the mobile phone, etc. I saw some good animations at the beginning, and I had a strong urge to implement them in the app with native code several times. This time I finally made up my mind and made 70 animations in one go. I understand that the positioning of this app is a tool that can help us quickly understand algorithm ideas and codes, help memory, and improve learning efficiency. But here you can't submit, you can't execute the code, and the code still needs to be typed on the computer to make it feel better. Why is it not arranged in the order of the leetcode number? At present, the algorithm questions are classified into three major blocks: - linked list, string, array, binary tree; - Backtracking, greedy, dynamic programming, divide and conquer; - Sort and classify separately. Under each category, the difficulty is divided into easy, medium and hard. First classify data structures and algorithms separately, and learn according to knowledge points. For example, you can concentrate on learning binary tree structures or dynamic programming algorithms, so that concentrated saturation training can help improve learning efficiency. The data structure comes first, and the algorithm follows, which is also arranged in the order in which we learn theoretical knowledge. In terms of algorithms, four types are currently arranged: backtracking, greedy, dynamic programming, and divide-and-conquer. When I learned data structures and algorithms many years ago, I first came into contact with various sorting algorithms. At that time, I felt that sorting was too difficult, and I was very impressed, so I made a separate sorting classification for beginners. Thinking on how to combine animation and code and other interactive issues - In the process of learning algorithms by myself, I often understand the ideas, but I can't understand the codes, and many codes in the text explanations have no comments. Seeing this is a big headache. Therefore, when thinking about App interaction, the code highlighting function is specially designed, which means that each line of code will be highlighted as the animation progresses. In this way, the animation is executing, the code is highlighted, and it looks cool. - Although the animation is easy to understand, it still needs some short explanations, so the "subtitle" function is designed below the animation. Every time the corresponding step is executed, the corresponding explanation will be displayed. - Animation playback and reset, each algorithm page has a playback function, so how to prepare test cases? To simplify the concept of test cases, a "reset" button is designed, which means that the test cases are random. When you want to change a set of data, just click reset.

Screenshots

Code Recipes4 screens
Algorithms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Algorithms at free against Code Recipes's free with in-app purchases. Algorithms also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Code Recipes's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Algorithms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Code Recipes against 4.5 for Algorithms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Recipes has 60 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Code Recipes's written reviews are positive against 79% of Algorithms's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, Algorithms every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Recipes versus Algorithms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode RecipesAlgorithms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (60 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov森 林

Customer experience

Code Recipes

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

Algorithms

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

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
3 purchases

Algorithms

One-time3
  • Unlock easy problems$2.99
  • Unlock medium & hard problems$3.99
  • Unlock all problems$5.99

Questions

Is Code Recipes free?
Code Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algorithms free?
Algorithms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Recipes or Algorithms?
Code Recipes is rated higher. Code Recipes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Algorithms averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Code Recipes or Algorithms have ads?
Neither Code Recipes nor Algorithms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Recipes or Algorithms?
Code Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Algorithms every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Recipes was updated on October 10, 2026 and Algorithms on October 5, 2026.

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