C++ Recipes vs CGPlus
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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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.
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.
- Offline C++ compilation
- Graphics programming focus
- OpenGLES support
- Metal API support
- Mobile development tool
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An offline C++ compiler focus on graphics programming, supports writing OpenGLES and Metal.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. C++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CGPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | C++ Recipes | CGPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | 雄龙 许 |
Customer experience
C++ Recipes
CGPlus
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
CGPlus
No in-app purchases









