Comparison

PHP Recipes vs MySql Elite

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

Head to head
About

PHP Recipes

Access a curated collection of standard PHP and SQL code examples for quick reference. This app provides tested, ready-to-use "recipes" to save developers time, and is useful for exam preparation and interviews. All content is available offline and searchable.

Highlights
  • Directory of PHP and SQL operations
  • Tested code "recipes"
  • Offline access
  • Quick search by code or topic
  • Useful for exams and interviews
  • Cross-platform iOS and MacOS support
Features
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Tap Run and the real output appears right under the code, so you know what it does before it goes into your project. No PHP to install, no IDE, no setup, no account. 360+ short examples, one task each. Over 95% run on PHP 8.5. You know what you need, but not the exact syntax: • How do I pass values into an SQL query without concatenating strings? • How do I add a month to a date? • How do I build a random string from a given set of characters? Each has a working example here. • 21 sections, including arrays, classes and interfaces, enums, closures, exception handling, regular expressions, files, JSON and XML, databases, algorithms, and design patterns. • What changed from PHP 7.0 to 8.4, with before-and-after code: match expressions, named arguments, constructor property promotion, readonly properties, property hooks. • Reference, 150+ entries: keywords, magic methods, superglobals, and functions for strings, arrays, and files. Tap a word in the code to look it up. • 200+ SQL queries: JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, window functions; more than half run on a practice database. • Search looks inside the code: type array_map to find every example that uses it. • Edit an example and run your version, or write your own. • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Everything except running code works offline. Free version: 200+ PHP examples and 120+ SQL queries, the full reference, and 12 runs and 12 edits a day (PHP and SQL runs share one limit). Full version: all examples and queries, unlimited edits and examples of your own, and up to 30 PHP and 80 SQL runs a day. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. The project behind it has been in active development since 2015.

About

MySql Elite

Features
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Use MySql Elite is powerful database client tool within your hands which is used to connect securely all MySQL databases at one place in your handheld apple device. And the best thing is, none of your MySql Elite data is stored on our servers including username, password,server name and everything. Instead, it is stored locally on your device sync with your iCloud. Also connects your database server directly through the secure connection with your given credentials. So, 100% secure and safe handle your personal database data in your hand device. HIGHLIGHTS OF MYSQL ELITE ◆ Colour Code Highlighter for Query View. ◆ Code Editor Themes. ◆ Backup your database. ◆ MySQL Indexes. ◆ MySQL Stored Procedure and Function. ◆ MySQL Stored Views. ◆ No data on our servers or third party server. ◆ Stores Everything- Secure database connections stored in your app itself. ◆ Biometric authentication- Supports use of Face ID/ Touch ID for quick unlock to access information. ◆ Your can execute any DDL, DML, DAL or any queries from your mobile on your database. ◆ DDL is more effective, you can use GUI interface to any modification of your table structure. ◆ Backup your database and now can able to restore your database. ◆ Event Scheduler to execute the one time or recurring query run based on schedule time. STORE CONNECTION ◆ Cloud Synchronisation- With MySql Elite, Auto sync app connection information to iCloud and phone. DIGITAL LIFE ◆ Manage MySql database efficiently by using MySql Elite PREMIUM FEATURE ◆ PREMIUM Version unlock all Premium Access FUTURE SCOPE AND PLAN: Planning to achieve the cross platform connectivity - Coming Soon. SUPPORT Email - mysqlelite@ayangtech.com Twitter - @ayangtech

Screenshots

PHP Recipes4 screens
MySql Elite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MySql Elite at every 3 weeks against PHP Recipes's every 6 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. PHP Recipes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MySql Elite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHP Recipes ships an update every 6 months, MySql Elite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PHP Recipes versus MySql Elite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHP RecipesMySql Elite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAYANG TECH SDN BHD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PHP Recipes

One-time4
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • PHP Samples$0.99
  • SQL queries$0.99
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  • Full version (no restrictions)$2.99
3 purchases

MySql Elite

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PHP Recipes free?
PHP Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySql Elite free?
MySql Elite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PHP Recipes or MySql Elite have ads?
Neither PHP Recipes nor MySql Elite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHP Recipes or MySql Elite?
PHP Recipes ships an update every 6 months, and MySql Elite every 3 weeks. Most recently, PHP Recipes was updated on November 11, 2026 and MySql Elite on November 3, 2026.

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