Comparison

SQLPro Studio database client vs SQL Recipes

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

Head to head
About

SQLPro Studio database client

A premium database client and management tool for popular SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. It offers features such as SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling for efficient database interaction.

Highlights
  • SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • Database tree navigation
  • SSH tunneling
  • Support for multiple databases
Features
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SQLPro Studio is the premium database client and management tool for Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + Netbios support. + SSH Tunnelling (password and private key authentication). + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in, including MFA, for Azure SQL. SQLPro Studio supports the following database servers: + MySQL & MariaDB + PostgreSQL + Microsoft SQL Server (2005 and above) + Snowflake Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

About

SQL Recipes

Access over 150 tested SQL code samples for common queries and commands. This app provides ready-to-use solutions for various SQL tasks, saving you time searching online. It's ideal for learning, exam preparation, or quick developer reference.

Highlights
  • 150+ SQL query and command examples
  • Tested code samples from books and internet
  • Offline access to all examples
  • Quick search by code or topic
  • Print and share code examples
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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An everyday SQL reference, from your first SELECT to window functions. Every query comes with an explanation, and most of them run. • 39 sections: filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against a live practice database, and the result table appears below the query. Needs an internet connection. • Changes in new versions: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, showing what each standard added, with the old and the new query side by side. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, each one is shown separately. • The practice database is the classic MySQL world sample database: countries, cities, languages. The tables are described in the app. • Edit any query and run it again; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search by section name or by a fragment of a query. • Everything except running works offline. No account needed. WHAT THE FREE VERSION INCLUDES 12 runs and 12 edits a day; the limit resets every morning. The keyword reference is unlocked, with no limits. Up to 5 queries of your own. The full version unlocks every section, lifts the daily limits and raises the run limit to 80 a day. One purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. In active development since 2015.

Screenshots

SQLPro Studio database client4 screens
SQL Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQL Recipes at 4.9 against SQLPro Studio database client's 4.3. SQL Recipes also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 72%). SQLPro Studio database client's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SQLPro Studio database client sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SQLPro Studio database client's written reviews are positive against 91% of SQL Recipes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, SQL Recipes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SQLPro Studio database client versus SQL Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLPro Studio database clientSQL Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)4.9 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63109 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncFedor Obraztsov

Customer experience

SQLPro Studio database client

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%

SQL Recipes

All ratings109 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SQLPro Studio database client

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$108.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$108.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Studio - Lifetime$219.99
3 purchases

SQL Recipes

One-time3
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$1.99

Questions

Is SQLPro Studio database client free?
SQLPro Studio database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Recipes?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQLPro Studio database client averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while SQL Recipes averages 4.9 from 109 ratings.
Do SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Recipes have ads?
Neither SQLPro Studio database client nor SQL Recipes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Recipes?
SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, and SQL Recipes every 2 months. Most recently, SQLPro Studio database client was updated on October 11, 2026 and SQL Recipes on October 10, 2026.

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