Comparison

Python Recipes vs Python+

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

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About

Python Recipes

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
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Tap Run and the real output appears right under the code, so you know it works before it goes into your project. No IDE, no setup, no account. 370+ short examples, one task each, with comments on the tricky parts. Over 90% run in the app with one tap. Names follow PEP 8, and the output shows every value. You know what you need, but not the exact syntax: • How do I drop duplicates from a list and keep the order? • How do I add a month to a date? • How do I pull a number out of a string with a regex? Each has a working example here. • 22 sections, including strings, dicts, classes, generators, match statements, exceptions, files, and design patterns. • What changed from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with before-and-after code: dict merging with | and |=, f"{x=}", asyncio.run, except*. • Keyword reference, 200+ entries: tap a word in the code to look it up. • 200+ SQL queries: JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, window functions; more than half run on a practice database. • Search looks inside the code: type defaultdict to find every example that uses it. • Edit an example and run your version, or write your own. • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Everything except running code works offline. Free version: 320+ examples and queries, the full keyword reference, and 12 runs, 12 edits and up to 12 reference entries a day opened by tapping a word in the code (Python and SQL runs share one count). Full version: all examples and queries, unlimited edits and examples of your own, and up to 30 Python and 80 SQL runs a day. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. Maintained since 2015. WHAT'S NEW • Improved support for foldable phones and large screens.

About

Python+

Learn Python 3 with a comprehensive offline app. It offers structured courses, interactive tutorials, a code editor, and a Python interpreter. Master data analysis and machine learning concepts on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Structured Python 3 courses
  • Interactive tutorials with live output
  • Full-featured Python IDE
  • Offline Python interpreter
  • Data science libraries included
  • Coding challenges and achievements
Features
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Python+ helps you learn Python through structured courses, interactive lessons, and chapter quizzes. Follow a guided learning path, track your progress, review mistakes, and put what you learn into practice with real Python code on your device. From your first print("Hello, World!") to working with data science libraries, build your Python skills one step at a time. Learn Python Step by Step Follow a structured roadmap from beginner concepts to advanced Python and data science. • 8 courses: Python Basics, Intermediate, Advanced, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, and scikit-learn • 128 chapters with clear explanations and practical examples • 1,000+ interactive lessons combining concepts, code examples, and hands-on exercises • Roadmap and list views to navigate your courses and follow your progress Test Your Understanding Reinforce what you learn with a quiz at the end of every chapter. • 1,000+ quiz questions across all 8 courses • Multiple question types, including predict the output, fill in the blank, code builder, and matching • Instant feedback to help you understand your answers • Mistake tracking and review to revisit concepts that need more practice Build a Learning Habit Keep your learning organized and see how far you have come. • Track your lesson and course progress • Earn XP as you learn and practice • Build learning streaks and unlock achievements • Return to previous lessons and review at your own pace Practice with Real Python Go beyond reading explanations. Run lesson examples, change the code, and explore what happens using the built-in Python 3 runtime. The integrated editor supports syntax highlighting, auto-indent, code folding, code completion, and an extended coding keyboard. Save your scripts and organize your practice projects with the file and project manager. Apply what you have learned through coding challenges, or experiment with small projects of your own. Learn Data Science by Doing Continue beyond Python fundamentals with courses and built-in libraries for numerical computing, data analysis, visualization, and machine learning. • NumPy: work with arrays and numerical operations • pandas: explore and analyze structured data • Matplotlib: turn data into charts and visualizations • SciPy: practice scientific computing • scikit-learn: explore machine learning concepts with code Run examples, experiment with datasets, and connect each lesson to practical Python skills. As your learning progresses, search for and install additional Python packages from PyPI for use in your projects. An internet connection is required to search for and download packages. Learn Wherever You Are Study lessons and run Python code offline. Practice during a commute, between classes, or whenever you have time. Follow the learning path or revisit a topic you want to understand better. Who Is Python+ For? Python+ is designed for beginners learning Python from scratch, students reinforcing classroom concepts, self-taught learners looking for a structured path, and anyone ready to explore data science through hands-on practice. Download Python+ and start learning, practicing, and building your Python skills today. --- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Python Recipes4 screens
Python+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Python Recipes at none against Python+'s shown. Python Recipes also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 75%). Python+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Python Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Python+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 48 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Python Recipes's written reviews are positive against 75% of Python+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Python Recipes versus Python+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython RecipesPython+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (83 ratings)4.8 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better48
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov婉媚 邵

Customer experience

Python Recipes

All ratings83 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

Python+

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Python Recipes

One-time5
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Python Samples$0.99
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  • SQL queries$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$2.99
2 purchases

Python+

Subscriptions1
  • PythonMotion Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PythonMotion Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Python Recipes free?
Python Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Python+ free?
Python+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python Recipes or Python+?
Python+ is rated higher. Python Recipes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Python+ averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.
Do Python Recipes or Python+ have ads?
Python+ shows ads; Python Recipes does not.
Which is updated more often, Python Recipes or Python+?
Python Recipes ships an update monthly, and Python+ monthly. Most recently, Python Recipes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Python+ on November 4, 2026.

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