Comparison

Code Recipes Pro vs View Source Premier

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

Head to head
About

Code Recipes Pro

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
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A reference for everyday tasks in Swift, Python, C, C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, Rust, Go, Delphi, PHP, Ruby, Objective-C, Kotlin, TypeScript, Clojure, Bash and SQL. One purchase, yours for good: no subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases. • Over 1,000 topics, including strings, collections, files, networking, concurrency, regular expressions, design patterns. • Language changes by version: 963 changes in 165 language versions, with before-and-after code. • Keyword and function reference for all 18 languages: over 3,700 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in the code to open its article. • SQL: 202 queries (JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types); more than half run on a real practice database. • Run in the app: the output appears directly below the code, no IDE or compiler needed. More than 85% of examples run. Requires an internet connection; up to 80 runs a day. • Search covers the code itself, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the example. • Edit examples or add your own; your changes and additions are saved in the app. • Everything except running code works offline: examples, reference, search, favorites. • Easy on the eyes: light and dark themes, your choice of font and size, line numbers, and long lines that wrap instead of spilling off the screen. Examples are curated from professional sources and checked before release: the code works and is easy to follow. Built by a developer for developers. The CodePro project has been in active development since 2015.

About

View Source Premier

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Code viewing and analysis
  • Built-in simulator
  • Error tracking
  • JavaScript terminal testing
  • Style and image inspection
  • Request management
  • Code beautifier
Features
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A multifunctional tool for analyzing, debugging, and viewing structured data and web code — including HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript, RSS, ATOM, and other supported formats. The application is designed for developers and professionals who value precision, control, and efficiency. Key features: • Cross-platform support: iPhone, iPad, and Mac • View code in both structured and plain text formats • Validation and error detection for HTML, XML, and JSON • Built-in web simulator with customizable screen sizes • JavaScript console for interactive code testing • HEX viewer for analyzing binary files • Text search with regular expression support • CSS style inspection for page elements • HTTP request handling with flexible configuration for any scenario • Save, edit, and re-run previous requests • Code formatting with built-in Code Beautifier • HTTP response analysis: headers, cookies, and response data • Advanced copying of code fragments and structured elements • Built-in audio playback for files detected in HTML code or opened within the app • Open and analyze files stored on your device The application provides full control over data analysis and streamlines everyday tasks for developers.

Screenshots

Code Recipes Pro4 screens
View Source Premier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Recipes Pro at 93% against View Source Premier's 47%. Code Recipes Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). View Source Premier's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Code Recipes Pro costs $4.99 and View Source Premier $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Code Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 47% of View Source Premier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Recipes Pro ships an update monthly, View Source Premier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Code Recipes Pro versus View Source Premier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Recipes ProView Source Premier
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better4.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better27
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#70#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAndrey Uspanov

Customer experience

Code Recipes Pro

All ratings47 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.9%

View Source Premier

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral23.5%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

None

Code Recipes Pro

No in-app purchases

None

View Source Premier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Recipes Pro free?
Code Recipes Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is View Source Premier free?
View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Recipes Pro or View Source Premier?
Code Recipes Pro is rated higher. Code Recipes Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while View Source Premier averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.
Do Code Recipes Pro or View Source Premier have ads?
Neither Code Recipes Pro nor View Source Premier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Recipes Pro or View Source Premier?
Code Recipes Pro ships an update monthly, and View Source Premier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Recipes Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and View Source Premier on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Recipes Pro or View Source Premier?
Code Recipes Pro currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and View Source Premier at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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