# php vs C++ Recipes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: php at 91% against C++ Recipes's 44%. php also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). C++ Recipes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. php sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and C++ Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C++ Recipes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: php has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of php's written reviews are positive against 44% of C++ Recipes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

php ships an update every 7 months, C++ Recipes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | php | C++ Recipes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id841823903/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-recipes/id1437751639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) |

## What reviewers say

### php

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-programming-language/id841823903)

Learn, run, and share PHP scripts with this iOS app. Features include autocompletion, code coloring, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Save and manage your code and learning resources easily.

**Highlights:** Autocompletion, Code coloring, Built-in browser, Code templates, File management, Code sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### C++ Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-recipes/id1437751639)

Access a curated collection of standard C++ and SQL code examples for quick reference. This app provides tested, ready-to-use code snippets, ideal for developers, students preparing for exams, or interviews. Enjoy offline access and a fast search function for efficient problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Standard C++ and SQL code directory, Tested and ready-to-use code snippets, Offline access to examples, Quick search by code or topic, Useful for exams and interviews, Cross-platform iOS and macOS support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Оperations with example | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the paid topics | $0.99 | one-time |
| C++ Samples | $0.99 | one-time |
| SQL queries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version – Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is php free?

php is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is C++ Recipes free?

C++ Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, php or C++ Recipes?

C++ Recipes is rated higher. php averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while C++ Recipes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do php or C++ Recipes have ads?

Neither php nor C++ Recipes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, php or C++ Recipes?

php ships an update every 7 months, and C++ Recipes every 4 months. Most recently, php was updated on October 7, 2026 and C++ Recipes on October 6, 2026.

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