# Golang Recipes vs DB Compass for Oracle database

The clearest difference is monetization model: Golang Recipes at free with in-app purchases against DB Compass for Oracle database's subscription. Golang Recipes also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 2). DB Compass for Oracle database's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golang Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DB Compass for Oracle database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DB Compass for Oracle database holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golang Recipes has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Golang Recipes ships an update every 3 months, DB Compass for Oracle database every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golang Recipes | DB Compass for Oracle database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golang-recipes/id1452119947/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-compass-for-oracle-database/id6736586001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### Golang Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golang-recipes/id1452119947)

Learn programming with tested code recipes for Golang and SQL. Find quick solutions to common tasks, prepare for exams, and access examples offline. Buy once for use on iOS and macOS devices.

**Highlights:** Golang code recipes, SQL code recipes, Database query examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Cross-platform iOS/macOS support, Exam and interview preparation

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Оperations with example | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the paid topics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golang Samples | $0.99 | one-time |
| SQL queries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


### DB Compass for Oracle database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-compass-for-oracle-database/id6736586001)

Access and manage your Oracle database directly with a clean interface. Features include secure connections, data exploration, AI-assisted query composition, and ER diagram viewing. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync for scripts.

**Highlights:** Secure TLS/SSH connections, AI-assisted query composition, Data exploration and editing, ER Diagram Viewer, Import/Export in multiple formats, iCloud Sync for scripts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Golang Recipes free?

Golang Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DB Compass for Oracle database free?

DB Compass for Oracle database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Golang Recipes or DB Compass for Oracle database?

DB Compass for Oracle database is rated higher. Golang Recipes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DB Compass for Oracle database averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Golang Recipes or DB Compass for Oracle database have ads?

Neither Golang Recipes nor DB Compass for Oracle database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golang Recipes or DB Compass for Oracle database?

Golang Recipes ships an update every 3 months, and DB Compass for Oracle database every 6 weeks. Most recently, Golang Recipes was updated on October 30, 2026 and DB Compass for Oracle database on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*