Comparison

View Source Premier vs JavaScript Recipes Pro

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

Head to head
About

View Source Premier

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Code viewing and analysis
  • Built-in simulator
  • Error tracking
  • JavaScript terminal testing
  • Style and image inspection
  • Request management
  • Code beautifier
Features
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A multifunctional tool for analyzing, debugging, and viewing structured data and web code — including HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript, RSS, ATOM, and other supported formats. The application is designed for developers and professionals who value precision, control, and efficiency. Key features: • Cross-platform support: iPhone, iPad, and Mac • View code in both structured and plain text formats • Validation and error detection for HTML, XML, and JSON • Built-in web simulator with customizable screen sizes • JavaScript console for interactive code testing • HEX viewer for analyzing binary files • Text search with regular expression support • CSS style inspection for page elements • HTTP request handling with flexible configuration for any scenario • Save, edit, and re-run previous requests • Code formatting with built-in Code Beautifier • HTTP response analysis: headers, cookies, and response data • Advanced copying of code fragments and structured elements • Built-in audio playback for files detected in HTML code or opened within the app • Open and analyze files stored on your device The application provides full control over data analysis and streamlines everyday tasks for developers.

About

JavaScript Recipes Pro

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A reference of everyday JavaScript, from strings and collections to async work and design patterns. Every example is written out in full and explained. • 23 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and arrow expressions, exceptions, regular expressions, async operations, databases, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 launches. • What changed in new versions: 10 sections from ES2015 to ES2024, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 174 articles - browse the list or search by word. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. Queries have their own daily count. • 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: examples, search, favourites. • Comfortable to read: light and dark themes, your own font and size, line numbers, and long lines wrap instead of running off the screen. Examples are drawn from professional sources and verified by running them. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.

Screenshots

View Source Premier4 screens
JavaScript Recipes Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: View Source Premier at every 3 weeks against JavaScript Recipes Pro's every 4 months. View Source Premier also leads on chart position (#48 vs #149) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). JavaScript Recipes Pro's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

View Source Premier costs $6.99 and JavaScript Recipes Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, JavaScript Recipes Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
View Source Premier versus JavaScript Recipes Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView Source PremierJavaScript Recipes Pro
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#48 — better#149
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey UspanovFedor Obraztsov

In-app purchases

None

View Source Premier

No in-app purchases

None

JavaScript Recipes Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is View Source Premier free?
View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JavaScript Recipes Pro free?
JavaScript Recipes Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do View Source Premier or JavaScript Recipes Pro have ads?
Neither View Source Premier nor JavaScript Recipes Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, View Source Premier or JavaScript Recipes Pro?
View Source Premier ships an update every 3 weeks, and JavaScript Recipes Pro every 4 months. Most recently, View Source Premier was updated on October 10, 2026 and JavaScript Recipes Pro on October 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, View Source Premier or JavaScript Recipes Pro?
View Source Premier currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and JavaScript Recipes Pro at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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