Comparison

Python Recipes Pro vs Python+

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

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About

Python Recipes Pro

Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Python code recipes
  • SQL code recipes
  • Offline access
  • Quick search functionality
  • Exam and interview preparation
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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An everyday Python reference, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example comes with an explanation, and most of them run. The construct is on the tip of your tongue, but the exact syntax slips away: • How do you sort a dictionary by value? • How do you serialize a class to JSON and read it back? • How do you start a thread and wait for the result? The app answers with a working example; all that is left is to fit it to your task. • 22 sections: basic types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and lambdas, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, algorithms, design patterns. • Run in the app: the example actually runs and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 runs. • What changed in new versions: 8 sections from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with the old and the new code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: over 200 articles, browsable as a list or searchable by word. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database (JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types). Queries have their own daily limit. • Edit examples and add your own; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search looks inside the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favorites. • Comfortable to read: light and dark themes, your own font and size, line numbers, and long lines wrap instead of spilling off the screen. Examples are drawn from professional sources and verified by running them. Built by a developer for developers. In active development since 2015.

About

Python+

Learn Python 3 with a comprehensive offline app. It offers structured courses, interactive tutorials, a code editor, and a Python interpreter. Master data analysis and machine learning concepts on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Structured Python 3 courses
  • Interactive tutorials with live output
  • Full-featured Python IDE
  • Offline Python interpreter
  • Data science libraries included
  • Coding challenges and achievements
Features
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Python+ helps you learn Python through structured courses, interactive lessons, and chapter quizzes. Follow a guided learning path, track your progress, review mistakes, and put what you learn into practice with real Python code on your device. From your first print("Hello, World!") to working with data science libraries, build your Python skills one step at a time. Learn Python Step by Step Follow a structured roadmap from beginner concepts to advanced Python and data science. • 8 courses: Python Basics, Intermediate, Advanced, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, and scikit-learn • 128 chapters with clear explanations and practical examples • 1,000+ interactive lessons combining concepts, code examples, and hands-on exercises • Roadmap and list views to navigate your courses and follow your progress Test Your Understanding Reinforce what you learn with a quiz at the end of every chapter. • 1,000+ quiz questions across all 8 courses • Multiple question types, including predict the output, fill in the blank, code builder, and matching • Instant feedback to help you understand your answers • Mistake tracking and review to revisit concepts that need more practice Build a Learning Habit Keep your learning organized and see how far you have come. • Track your lesson and course progress • Earn XP as you learn and practice • Build learning streaks and unlock achievements • Return to previous lessons and review at your own pace Practice with Real Python Go beyond reading explanations. Run lesson examples, change the code, and explore what happens using the built-in Python 3 runtime. The integrated editor supports syntax highlighting, auto-indent, code folding, code completion, and an extended coding keyboard. Save your scripts and organize your practice projects with the file and project manager. Apply what you have learned through coding challenges, or experiment with small projects of your own. Learn Data Science by Doing Continue beyond Python fundamentals with courses and built-in libraries for numerical computing, data analysis, visualization, and machine learning. • NumPy: work with arrays and numerical operations • pandas: explore and analyze structured data • Matplotlib: turn data into charts and visualizations • SciPy: practice scientific computing • scikit-learn: explore machine learning concepts with code Run examples, experiment with datasets, and connect each lesson to practical Python skills. As your learning progresses, search for and install additional Python packages from PyPI for use in your projects. An internet connection is required to search for and download packages. Learn Wherever You Are Study lessons and run Python code offline. Practice during a commute, between classes, or whenever you have time. Follow the learning path or revisit a topic you want to understand better. Who Is Python+ For? Python+ is designed for beginners learning Python from scratch, students reinforcing classroom concepts, self-taught learners looking for a structured path, and anyone ready to explore data science through hands-on practice. Download Python+ and start learning, practicing, and building your Python skills today. --- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

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Python Recipes Pro4 screens
Python+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Python+ at Free against Python Recipes Pro's $2.99. Python+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 6). Python Recipes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, chart position 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

Python+ is free to download; Python Recipes Pro costs $2.99 up front. Python+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Python Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python+ has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Python Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Python+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python Recipes Pro ships an update every 3 months, Python+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Python Recipes Pro versus Python+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython Recipes ProPython+
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings648 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#99#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov婉媚 邵

Customer experience

Python Recipes Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Python+

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Python Recipes Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Python+

Subscriptions1
  • PythonMotion Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PythonMotion Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Python Recipes Pro free?
Python Recipes Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python+ free?
Python+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python Recipes Pro or Python+?
Python Recipes Pro is rated higher. Python Recipes Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Python+ averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.
Do Python Recipes Pro or Python+ have ads?
Python+ shows ads; Python Recipes Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Python Recipes Pro or Python+?
Python Recipes Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Python+ monthly. Most recently, Python Recipes Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Python+ on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Python Recipes Pro or Python+?
Python Recipes Pro currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Python+ at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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