Comparison

PHP Recipes vs ITforce WAN

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
Read full description

• Contains a directory of standard, frequently used operations in PHP and SQL queries. • The best examples of codes from books and specific internet resources are selected in the program. Finding the best decision on the Internet may demand hours of working time. Ready for use and tested code "recipes" are included in the application. • One app for iOS and MacOS. Buy once and use on your phone, tablet or computer. • The application is a good tool during the exam or the preparation to the interview because it contains answers to frequently asked programming questions. • All examples in the application are available offline. The application can be used when the Internet connection is not available. • Quick search of the correct example by the code or by the name of topic. • Being a developer, I use this program when I need to remember quickly how to solve a given task in one or another programming language. If you can help translate the application into your language, please contact me by email. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%).

About

ITforce WAN

Features
Read full description

ITforce's SDWAN client can accelerate access to self-built SDWAN networks.

Screenshots

PHP Recipes4 screens
ITforce WAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ITforce WAN at none against PHP Recipes's 4. ITforce WAN also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ITforce WAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHP Recipes ships an update every 4 months, ITforce WAN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PHP Recipes versus ITforce WAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHP RecipesITforce WAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovITFORCE TECHNOLOGY DMCC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PHP Recipes

One-time4
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • PHP Samples$0.99
  • SQL queries$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Full version (no restrictions)$2.99
None

ITforce WAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PHP Recipes free?
PHP Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ITforce WAN free?
ITforce WAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PHP Recipes or ITforce WAN have ads?
Neither PHP Recipes nor ITforce WAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHP Recipes or ITforce WAN?
PHP Recipes ships an update every 4 months, and ITforce WAN every 2 months. Most recently, PHP Recipes was updated on October 13, 2026 and ITforce WAN on September 30, 2026.

Other comparisons