# Python Recipes vs SQL Play

The clearest difference is rating: Python Recipes at 4.7 against SQL Play's 3.4. Python Recipes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SQL Play's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python Recipes sells 5 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.

Python Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Python Recipes's written reviews are positive against 76% of SQL Play's.

Python Recipes ships an update monthly, SQL Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python Recipes | SQL Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-code-and-sql/id1180825853/reviews)** | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [Shivam Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546888935) |

## What reviewers say

### Python Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-recipes-code-and-sql/id1180825853)

This app provides runnable Python code examples and SQL queries for developers. It offers a quick reference for syntax and common tasks, with an option to edit and run your own code. Everything except running code works offline.

**Highlights:** Runnable Python code examples, SQL query reference, Code editing and execution, Keyword reference, Offline functionality (except code execution), Search within code

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

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


### SQL Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQL Play Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for learning SQL
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Useful for practicing SQL
- 👍 Explains commands step-by-step

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken and unusable
- 🐛 Syntax errors on launch
- 🐛 Query box does not clear
- 🐛 Shows errors near SELECT
- 🐛 Tutorial impossible to use

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Solid update required
- Hire better iOS developers
- Show databases function
- Show tables function
- Add 'desc' command


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Python Recipes free?

Python Recipes 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, Python Recipes or SQL Play?

Python Recipes is rated higher. Python Recipes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while SQL Play averages 3.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Python Recipes or SQL Play have ads?

SQL Play shows ads; Python Recipes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Python Recipes or SQL Play?

Python Recipes ships an update monthly, and SQL Play every 3 months. Most recently, Python Recipes was updated on November 2, 2026 and SQL Play on November 3, 2026.

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