Comparison

Bluetooth Terminal vs SQL Play

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Terminal

Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

Highlights
  • Send data as ASCII, HEX, or Decimal
  • View device services and characteristics
  • Inspect device name, UUID, and RSSI
  • Button matrix for sending commands
  • Export session data as CSV
  • Send current time as Unix timestamp
Features
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## Version 3 is now available ## With Bluetooth LE Terminal you can easily prototype your Bluetooth Smart enabled hardware. Send individual bytes encoded as ASCII, HEX or Decimal numbers and receive data from your hardware accessory. Test your data transfers even before having your own app! # More Features: • Send bytes as ASCII, HEX or Decimal • See device's services and characteristics and their associated values • Get information about your device such as name, UUID, and RSSI readings • Setup a button matrix (game controller) to send different data with just a tap. • Apple Watch support for button matrix • Send the current time as a unix timestamp (seconds since 1970) • Export current session as CSV • Use the app in split-view or slide-over on iPad If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me! * Some features may require an optional one-time in app purchase.

About

SQL Play

Learn and practice SQL directly on your phone without installing complex software. This app provides built-in tables and over 45 syntaxes with examples to help you master SQL queries. It supports dark mode and allows data export to CSV.

Highlights
  • SQL runner on mobile
  • 10+ inbuilt practice tables
  • 45+ SQL syntaxes with examples
  • DDL, DML, DQL support
  • Dark mode theme
  • Export data to CSV
  • Query history and auto-complete
Features
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Learning and Practicing SQL couldn't be Easier! Presenting you with a beautiful SQL Runner App for all your devices - SQL Play. Say goodbye to installing heavy software like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server on your computers, just to get SQL running. You don't have to spend hours figuring out what commands to type: - Just to write a simple SELECT query - How to use the WHERE clause - Group data using HAVING clause - What are the data types to be used - And many more Guess what? You don't even need to make your own tables and insert bunch of data by yourself just to test your queries. We already have 10+ inbuilt tables just for you to get your hands dirty with SQL faster than ever. It includes: Albums, Artists, Customers, Employees, Genres, Invoices and more. You get 45+ syntaxes along with their description and easy-to-follow examples in order of their execution, which will guide you firsthand. You don't have to keep scrolling for the commands, you can simply start typing your command and the desired command with syntax will show up. It covers DDL (Data definition language), DML (Data manipulation language) and DQL (Data query language) If you prefer dark mode we have got you covered, SQL Play theme matches your system theme. So that your eyes get the deserved rest. You are not tied to our app with your data, you can export any of your tables into CSV (Comma separated values) using the Export Data feature. Your data goes with you, whether it be Excel, Google Sheets or any other spreadsheet editor or the database of your choice. /// Go down the memory lane Every time you run your query, it gets saved locally in your device which can be accessed by pressing the Up and Down arrow button. You also get auto-complete from history as you type your query, so that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. TLDR; Saves you a lot of time Popular SQL supported databases: • IBM DB2 • MySQL • Oracle DB • PostgreSQL • SQLite • SQL Server • Sybase • OpenEdge SQL • Snowflake

Screenshots

Bluetooth Terminal4 screens
SQL Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bluetooth Terminal and SQL Play both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of SQL Play's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's. Bluetooth Terminal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Bluetooth Terminal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 3.3 for Bluetooth Terminal against 3.4 for SQL Play. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's written reviews are positive against 76% of SQL Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, SQL Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bluetooth Terminal versus SQL Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth TerminalSQL Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (18 ratings)3.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1838 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas PistrolShivam Kumar

Customer experience

Bluetooth Terminal

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative57.3%

SQL Play

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative19.1%

Bugs and requests

Bluetooth Terminal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SQL Play

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Items smushed together on download
  • Syntax errors on first launch
  • Query box does not clear
  • Errors near SELECT even with correct query
  • Cannot open pro even after activation
Show 11 more
  • Command window does not accept indentations
  • Learn button absent
  • App cannot be deleted
  • App does not work properly for queries
  • App got stuck with pinwheel of death
  • Not up to date with current version of SQL
  • App doesn't display code output
  • Paywall nag after going unlimited
  • Date input bug (adds up years)
  • Tables displayed not correctly
  • Table won't show if not in typing mode on iPhone 7

Requested features

6 requests
  • Solid update required
  • Hire better iOS developers
  • Show databases function
  • Show tables function
  • Add 'desc' command
Show 1 more
  • Add 'rename' command

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bluetooth Terminal

One-time7
  • Show RSSI Values$0.99
  • Time Stamp$0.99
  • Buy me 1 coffee$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Controller Buttons$5.99
  • Buy me 2 coffees$5.99
  • Buy me 3 coffees$11.99
1 purchases

SQL Play

One-time1
  • SQL Play Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth Terminal free?
Bluetooth Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Play free?
SQL Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Terminal or SQL Play?
SQL Play is rated higher. Bluetooth Terminal averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SQL Play averages 3.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Terminal or SQL Play have ads?
Both Bluetooth Terminal and SQL Play show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Terminal or SQL Play?
Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, and SQL Play every 3 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Terminal was updated on October 16, 2026 and SQL Play on October 13, 2026.

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