Code Recipes Pro vs Source Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Source Files
Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.
- Direct file access via Finder/Files app
- Edit files in favorite apps
- REST API for fast access
- Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
- Shortcuts automation support
- File uploads via services menu
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Source Files at Free against Code Recipes Pro's $4.99. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Code Recipes Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Source Files is free to download; Code Recipes Pro costs $4.99 up front. Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Code Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Code Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's.
Code Recipes Pro ships an update monthly, Source Files weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Code Recipes Pro | Source Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 4.4 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Anders Borum ApS |
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Code Recipes Pro
Source Files
In-app purchases
Code Recipes Pro
No in-app purchases
Source Files
- Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
- Lifetime Source Pro$24.99









