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.
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.
- Grammar highlighting
- Runnable code examples
- Integrated compiler
- Code sharing
- Learning materials
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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!!!!!!!
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.
- 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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• Contains a directory of standard, frequently used operations in С++ and SQL queries. • The best examples of codes from books and specific internet resources are selected in the program. Finding the best decision on the Internet may demand hours of working time. Ready for use and tested code "recipes" are included in the application. • One app for iOS and MacOS. Buy once and use on your phone, tablet or computer. • The application is a good tool when passing an exam or preparing for an interview, helping you study typical tasks. • All examples in the application are available offline. The application can be used when the Internet connection is not available. • Quick search of the correct example by the code or by the name of topic. • Being a developer, I use this program when I need to remember quickly how to solve a given task in one or another programming language. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%). If you can help translate the application into your language, please contact me by email.
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Verdict
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 16.0). 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
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.
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.
C++ IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 3 months, C++ Recipes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C++ IDE Fresh Edition | C++ Recipes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (63 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | Fedor Obraztsov |
Customer experience
C++ IDE Fresh Edition
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In-app purchases
C++ IDE Fresh Edition
- Convenient functions$2.99
C++ Recipes
- 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
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