Comparison

C++ Recipes vs CGPlus

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

Head to head
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.

About

CGPlus

This application serves as an offline compiler for C++ code, specifically designed for graphics programming. It enables users to write and compile applications that utilize OpenGLES and Metal graphics APIs.

Highlights
  • Offline C++ compilation
  • Graphics programming focus
  • OpenGLES support
  • Metal API support
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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An offline C++ compiler focus on graphics programming, supports writing OpenGLES and Metal.

Screenshots

C++ Recipes4 screens
CGPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C++ Recipes at 5.0 against CGPlus's 3.7. CGPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. C++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CGPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C++ Recipes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of C++ Recipes's written reviews are positive against 67% of CGPlus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C++ Recipes ships an update every 4 months, CGPlus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C++ Recipes versus CGPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC++ RecipesCGPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov雄龙 许

Customer experience

C++ Recipes

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

CGPlus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

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
None

CGPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C++ Recipes free?
C++ Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CGPlus free?
CGPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C++ Recipes or CGPlus?
C++ Recipes is rated higher. C++ Recipes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CGPlus averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do C++ Recipes or CGPlus have ads?
Neither C++ Recipes nor CGPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C++ Recipes or CGPlus?
C++ Recipes ships an update every 4 months, and CGPlus every 5 days. Most recently, C++ Recipes was updated on September 27, 2026 and CGPlus on September 9, 2026.

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