# SQLPro Studio vs SQL Recipes Pro

The clearest difference is price: SQLPro Studio at Free against SQL Recipes Pro's $1.99. SQLPro Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (63 vs 3). SQL Recipes Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SQLPro Studio is free to download; SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 up front. SQLPro Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLPro Studio has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SQLPro Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's.

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLPro Studio | SQL Recipes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 185 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLPro Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668)

A premium client for managing various database servers like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling. Premium upgrade required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** SQL autocompletion, Syntax highlighting, Tabbed interface, SSH tunneling, Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, Support for multiple database servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium (Monthly) | $15.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Studio - Lifetime | $219.99 | one-time |


### SQL Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn SQL syntax with over 150 tested code examples for common queries and commands. Find ready-to-use solutions for database tasks, perfect for exam prep or interviews. Access all examples offline and search quickly by code or topic.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL code examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation, Cross-platform (iOS/macOS), Tested code recipes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLPro Studio free?

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

### Is SQL Recipes Pro free?

SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio or SQL Recipes Pro?

SQL Recipes Pro is rated higher. SQLPro Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while SQL Recipes Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SQLPro Studio or SQL Recipes Pro have ads?

Neither SQLPro Studio nor SQL Recipes Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio or SQL Recipes Pro?

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, and SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. Most recently, SQLPro Studio was updated on October 29, 2026 and SQL Recipes Pro on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*