Comparison

PHP Recipes vs Haptics Explorer

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

Haptics Explorer

Explore, test, and implement haptic feedback for iOS development. Discover a comprehensive library of patterns, create custom vibrations, and generate code snippets for seamless integration into your projects.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive haptic pattern library
  • Live testing with real-time controls
  • Code generation for UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Async/Await
  • Custom pattern creation and sequence editing
  • Pre-built pattern templates
  • Advanced intensity and speed controls
  • Share and export code snippets
Features
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Haptics Explorer is the ultimate tool for iOS developers to explore, test, and implement haptic feedback in their apps. Discover all available haptic patterns in one place and learn how to integrate them seamlessly into your projects. **Key Features:** • **Comprehensive Pattern Library** - Browse 8 categories of haptic patterns: - Impact (Light, Medium, Heavy, Rigid, Soft) - Notifications (Success, Error, Warning) - Selection feedback - Rhythm patterns (Heartbeat, Double/Triple Tap, Tick Tock) - Gesture feedback (Swipe, Pinch, Long Press) - Game patterns (Explosion, Power Up, Collision) - Accessibility patterns - Custom patterns • **Live Testing** - Test haptic feedbacks instantly with play, loop, a long test, and speed controls. Feel the vibrations in real-time and adjust intensity and sharpness to perfect your experience. • **Code Generation** - Generate ready-to-use code snippets in multiple formats: - UIKit - SwiftUI - Combine - Async/Await • **Custom Pattern Creator** - Design your own haptic patterns with advanced controls for intensity, sharpness, duration, and timing. • **Sequence Editor** - Create complex haptic sequences by combining multiple patterns. Build sophisticated feedback experiences for your apps. • **Pattern Templates** - Start with pre-built templates and customize them for your needs. • **Advanced Controls** - Fine-tune haptic feedback with: - Intensity sliders (0-100%) - Sharpness adjustment - Speed control (0.5x, 1x, 2x) - Live preview mode • **Share & Export** - Share haptic code snippets with your development team. Export patterns and sequences for easy integration. • **Smart Organization** - Find patterns quickly with: - Category filtering - Search functionality - Favorites - Recently played - Most played tracking • **Beautiful Neumorphic UI** - Enjoy a modern, elegant interface with dark mode support and smooth animations. • **Long test** - Replay a pattern for 15 seconds, 60 seconds, or until you stop. • **Record and audio** - Tap a rhythm, or turn a short sound into taps. • **Tell them apart** - Play success, warning, and error, or focus and selection, in a row. • **Widgets, Control Center, and Siri** - Play the last pattern from outside the library. • **AHAP** - Import a haptic file. Exporting an AHAP file is Premium. • **Premium** - Unlock: - Remove all ads - Describe a pattern on your device - Export AHAP files - Priority support Perfect for iOS developers, UX designers, and anyone interested in creating exceptional tactile experiences. Whether you're building games, productivity apps, or accessibility features, Haptics Explorer helps you implement the perfect haptic feedback. Start exploring haptic feedbacks today and elevate your app's user experience! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our Terms of Use: https://bestlatestapps.com/apps/haptics-explorer/terms Privacy Policy: https://bestlatestapps.com/apps/haptics-explorer/privacy

Screenshots

PHP Recipes4 screens
Haptics Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PHP Recipes at none against Haptics Explorer's shown. PHP Recipes also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 23 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Haptics Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PHP Recipes against 5.0 for Haptics Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHP Recipes ships an update every 6 months, Haptics Explorer every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PHP Recipes versus Haptics Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHP RecipesHaptics Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAlok Singh

Customer experience

PHP Recipes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Haptics Explorer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Haptics Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is PHP Recipes free?
PHP Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haptics Explorer free?
Haptics Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PHP Recipes or Haptics Explorer?
PHP Recipes and Haptics Explorer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do PHP Recipes or Haptics Explorer have ads?
Haptics Explorer shows ads; PHP Recipes does not.
Which is updated more often, PHP Recipes or Haptics Explorer?
PHP Recipes ships an update every 6 months, and Haptics Explorer every 23 months. Most recently, PHP Recipes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Haptics Explorer on October 27, 2026.

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