Comparison

Rust Recipes vs Source Files

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

Head to head
About

Rust Recipes

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• Learn programming with the best code recipes. • Rust: - How to get a substring? - How to declare a generalized method? - How to perform a database query? • SQL: - How to combine multiple tables in a single query? - How to sort the result of grouping data? - What types of data are there in SQL Server? • The best examples of code from books and specific internet resources are selected in the app. Finding the best solution on the internet can take hours of work. Ready-to-use and tested "recipes" for code are included in the app. • The app is a great tool for passing exams or preparing for interviews. It helps you study the typical tasks you might face. • One app for iOS and macOS. Buy once and use it on your phone, tablet, or computer. • Quick search of the correct example by code or name of topic. • All examples in the app are available offline. The app can be used when an internet connection is not available. • As a developer, I use this app when I need to quickly remember how to solve a given task in SQL or Rust. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%).

About

Source Files

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Direct file access via Finder/Files app
  • Edit files in favorite apps
  • REST API for fast access
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
  • Shortcuts automation support
  • File uploads via services menu
Features
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

Rust Recipes4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Source Files at weekly against Rust Recipes's every 7 months. Source Files also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Rust Recipes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). 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. Rust Recipes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rust Recipes ships an update every 7 months, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Rust Recipes versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRust RecipesSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAnders Borum ApS

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rust Recipes

One-time4
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • SQL queries$0.99
  • Rust Samples$0.99
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  • Full version$2.99
3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Rust Recipes free?
Rust Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rust Recipes or Source Files have ads?
Neither Rust Recipes nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rust Recipes or Source Files?
Rust Recipes ships an update every 7 months, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Rust Recipes was updated on September 16, 2026 and Source Files on September 24, 2026.

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