C++ Recipes vs ZappyCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ZappyCode
Learn programming languages and develop skills to create apps and websites. This application offers a fun and engaging approach to coding education, making it accessible for all ages.
- Learn programming languages
- Build apps and websites
- Interactive coding lessons
- Fun and engaging approach
- Suitable for all ages
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ZappyCode! The fun way to learn code :D Here in the app you can take all our courses and learn various skills like how to make apps and websites! You can also learn several programming languages! If you've ever felt learning to code was boring, you need to give us a try.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: C++ Recipes at 5.0 against ZappyCode's 3.3. ZappyCode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ZappyCode sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
C++ Recipes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZappyCode has 39 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of C++ Recipes's written reviews are positive against 54% of ZappyCode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
C++ Recipes ships an update every 4 months, ZappyCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C++ Recipes | ZappyCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.3 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Nick Walter |
Customer experience
C++ Recipes
ZappyCode
In-app purchases
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
ZappyCode
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Monthly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$34.991 Month
- Yearly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Yearly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Yearly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$249.991 Year
- Yearly ZappyCode Membership7 Days trial$449.991 Year
