# Python Recipes vs Hodor

The clearest difference is rating: Python Recipes at 4.7 against Hodor's 4.3. Python Recipes also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 73%) and ratings volume (83 vs 23). Hodor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Python Recipes's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hodor's.

Python Recipes ships an update monthly, Hodor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python Recipes | Hodor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-code-and-sql/id1180825853/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608679124) |

## What reviewers say

### Python Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-code-and-sql/id1180825853)

This app provides runnable Python code examples and SQL queries for developers. It offers a quick reference for syntax and common tasks, with an option to edit and run your own code. Everything except running code works offline.

**Highlights:** Runnable Python code examples, SQL query reference, Code editing and execution, Keyword reference, Offline functionality (except code execution), Search within code

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Оperations with example | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the paid topics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Python Samples | $0.99 | one-time |
| SQL queries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version – Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hodor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hodor-https-packet-sniffer/id1608857736)

This tool captures and rewrites HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data traffic, including Flutter app data. It offers features like HTTPS decryption, request/response mapping, and domain filtering for efficient web debugging.

**Highlights:** Packet capturing & rewriting (HTTP, TCP, UDP, WebSocket), Flutter app traffic capture, HTTPS decryption, Request/response mapping, HTTP replaying, Domain filtering, URL Scheme support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Payment Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Special Recovery Purchase | Free | one-time |
| 3-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro To Multiple Systems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $24.99 | one-time |
| Buyout | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |
| Basic To Multiple Systems | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python Recipes free?

Python Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hodor free?

Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Python Recipes or Hodor?

Python Recipes is rated higher. Python Recipes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Hodor averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do Python Recipes or Hodor have ads?

Neither Python Recipes nor Hodor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Python Recipes or Hodor?

Python Recipes ships an update monthly, and Hodor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Python Recipes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hodor on October 30, 2026.

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