Comparison

C++ IDE Fresh Edition vs C++ Recipes

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

Head to head
About

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

This application aids in learning C/C++ programming with highlighted grammar and runnable code examples. It integrates learning, coding, compiling, and sharing functionalities for an efficient and user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Grammar highlighting
  • Runnable code examples
  • Integrated compiler
  • Code sharing
  • Learning materials
Features
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* * * * * Grammar highlights the learning materials to make learning easier. * * * * * Directly run code examples make it easier for you to test. * * * * * Rich and practical functions make it easier for you to use. This is our C/C++ learning application. Set learning, coding, compiling, sharing code in one. Efficient learning, happy test, easy operation. Everything is in the mastery... Come and try it!!!!!!!

About

C++ Recipes

Access a curated collection of standard C++ and SQL code examples for quick reference. This app provides tested, ready-to-use code snippets, ideal for developers, students preparing for exams, or interviews. Enjoy offline access and a fast search function for efficient problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Standard C++ and SQL code directory
  • Tested and ready-to-use code snippets
  • Offline access to examples
  • Quick search by code or topic
  • Useful for exams and interviews
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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A reference of everyday C++, from strings and STL containers to templates, smart pointers and threads. Every example comes with an explanation, and most of them run. • 19 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes and structs, templates, functions and lambdas, operator overloading, exception handling, regular expressions, threading, files, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection. • What changed in new versions: 5 sections from C++11 to C++23, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 192 articles, fully open with no daily counter. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. • Edit examples and add your own - they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search runs over the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline. No account needed. WHAT THE FREE VERSION INCLUDES 12 runs and 12 edits a day - the counter resets every morning. The keyword reference is open without limits. Up to 5 examples of your own. Copying in the free app is blocked after five attempts. The full version opens every example, removes the daily limits and raises running to 30 launches a day. One purchase, no subscription. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.

Screenshots

C++ IDE Fresh Edition4 screens
C++ Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: C++ IDE Fresh Edition at 91% against C++ Recipes's 44%. C++ IDE Fresh Edition also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). C++ Recipes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. C++ IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C++ Recipes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ IDE Fresh Edition has 63 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of C++ IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 44% of C++ Recipes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C++ IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 3 months, C++ Recipes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
C++ IDE Fresh Edition versus C++ Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC++ IDE Fresh EditionC++ Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Fedor Obraztsov

Customer experience

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.6%

C++ Recipes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$2.99
5 purchases

C++ Recipes

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

Questions

Is C++ IDE Fresh Edition free?
C++ IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C++ Recipes free?
C++ Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C++ IDE Fresh Edition or C++ Recipes?
C++ Recipes is rated higher. C++ IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while C++ Recipes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do C++ IDE Fresh Edition or C++ Recipes have ads?
Neither C++ IDE Fresh Edition nor C++ Recipes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C++ IDE Fresh Edition or C++ Recipes?
C++ IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 3 months, and C++ Recipes every 4 months. Most recently, C++ IDE Fresh Edition was updated on October 18, 2026 and C++ Recipes on October 13, 2026.

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