# Code Recipes Pro vs Colordrop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Recipes Pro at none against Colordrop's 5. Code Recipes Pro also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 75%) and ratings volume (48 vs 14). Colordrop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Code Recipes Pro costs $4.99 and Colordrop $4.99 up front. Colordrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Code Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Code Recipes Pro against 4.8 for Colordrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Code Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Colordrop's.

Code Recipes Pro ships an update monthly, Colordrop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Recipes Pro | Colordrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-recipes-pro/id1061486140/reviews)** | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | #118 |
| Size | 14 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [George Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/498780233) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-recipes-pro/id1061486140)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 300 tested code samples for 13 programming languages and SQL queries. Quickly find solutions to common programming tasks, saving valuable development time and aiding in exam preparation.

**Highlights:** 300+ code samples per language, 13 programming languages supported, SQL query examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation aid

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colordrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colordrop-color-picker/id1123855886)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture, inspect, and organize colors from photos or real-time camera feeds. Offers detailed color analysis with various color models and accessibility tools. Export colors in multiple formats for creative and development workflows.

**Highlights:** Capture colors from photos and live camera, Detailed color analysis (RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.), Color blindness simulator and contrast checker, Organize colors with tags and export formats, App extension and Today View widget, Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Recipes Pro free?

Code Recipes Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colordrop free?

Colordrop costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Code Recipes Pro or Colordrop?

Code Recipes Pro is rated higher. Code Recipes Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Colordrop averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Code Recipes Pro or Colordrop have ads?

Neither Code Recipes Pro nor Colordrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Recipes Pro or Colordrop?

Code Recipes Pro ships an update monthly, and Colordrop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Recipes Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Colordrop on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Code Recipes Pro or Colordrop?

Code Recipes Pro currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Colordrop at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*