Comparison

SQL Code Play vs SQL Prep

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

Head to head
About

SQL Code Play

Learn and practice SQL with a live editor and offline support. This app offers over 70 examples, instant output, and in-depth explanations for beginners and professionals. Prepare for interviews and master SQL concepts on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Built-in SQL editor with SQLite compiler
  • 70+ real SQL examples
  • Instant query output
  • In-depth explanations
  • Offline SQL learning
  • Save and edit custom queries
  • SQL interview preparation
Features
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Turn a SQL example into something you can explore. SQL Code Play gives you a local query workspace, guided lessons and focused challenges in one app. Read how a statement works, run it against sample tables and change it to see how the answer changes. A workspace for hands-on learning The Code and Output tabs keep the statement and its result close together. Edit your query, tap Run and examine the returned table. Row and column counts provide context, NULL values are marked, and messages distinguish an empty result from a completed statement or a query error. Undo and redo help you work through changes in the editor. You can begin with the supplied database instead of building sample data first. Employee, meeting and room records provide material for filtering, grouping and joining tables. The database list displays table names and record counts. Tapping a table loads a SELECT statement so you can inspect the data and decide what to try next. Restore lets you rebuild the sample database after experiments. Lessons that connect reading with doing Search the tutorial collection or filter it by fundamentals, filtering, analysis and advanced topics. Lesson details explain the purpose of an example, describe its logic and offer practice tips. Send the example to SQL Workspace, modify it and review the output. Local viewed and practiced indicators help you distinguish topics you have read from examples you have tried. Work through selection, conditions, ordering and aliases, then explore joins, aggregate functions and grouped summaries. Examples also cover creating tables, changing records, constraints, subqueries and transactions. When you are ready to go further, investigate common table expressions, window functions, date calculations and JSON operations. You can return to a specific topic whenever you need a reminder. Three ways to practise SQL Lab offers a sequence of query templates that open directly in the workspace. Explore tasks such as ranking salaries, summarising departments, finding duplicates and selecting high-value products. The templates give you a statement to study and adapt. Choose the Best Answer turns SQL syntax into focused multiple-choice questions. Select the missing piece, check your answer and consult a hint or explanation when you need help. Fill in the Blanks asks you to complete queries with the correct tokens, reinforcing the placement of keywords, operators and clauses. Challenge progress is kept locally, and the activities show the levels or missions available to you. Use the learning path that fits your session Begin with a tutorial if a concept is new. Choose a short challenge to review a detail. Open a lab template when you want to spend more time exploring a query. This combination suits students learning databases, people starting SQL and developers revisiting familiar syntax. The core query workspace and bundled lessons run locally without a cloud database account. Online services such as ads, purchases and support links may require connectivity. Practice database changes are for learning; Restore resets the sample data. Select system, light or dark appearance from Settings to match your preferred reading environment. The app contains advertising and offers an optional subscription to remove ads. Build your understanding through a simple cycle: read the explanation, edit the statement, run it and inspect the result. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SQL Prep

Learn SQL through interactive challenges and gamified practice. Write queries, get instant feedback, and level up your database skills. Features an AI-powered SQL generator to help you understand query patterns.

Highlights
  • Interactive SQL challenges
  • Gamified learning with XP and streaks
  • AI-powered SQL generator
  • Instant feedback and explanations
  • Covers fundamental to advanced SQL topics
  • Interview prep mode
Features
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Learn SQL the fun way. SQL Quiz turns database queries into an interactive game — no boring tutorials, no endless videos. Just real challenges that teach you SQL by doing. You see a table. You get a task. You write the query. If it runs correctly, you level up. Simple. In the age of AI, SQL is still the #1 skill for anyone working with data. SQL Quiz makes learning it feel like a game. HOW IT WORKS 1. See a real database table with sample data 2. Read the challenge — e.g. "Find all orders over $100" 3. Write your SQL query 4. Get instant feedback with detailed explanations 5. Earn XP, keep your streak, and track your progress TOPICS COVERED - SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY — Start here - GROUP BY, HAVING, COUNT — Level up - JOIN, LEFT JOIN, INNER JOIN — Get serious - Subqueries & Window Functions — Go pro - Real-world interview scenarios — Boss levels AI-POWERED SQL GENERATOR Describe what you need in plain English, and our AI converts it to optimized SQL instantly. Perfect for learning query patterns and understanding complex joins. WHY SQL QUIZ? - Learn by doing, not watching - 5-minute daily practice sessions - 40+ expert-crafted challenges across all levels - AI-powered hints when you're stuck - Track your progress with XP and streaks - Interview prep mode for job readiness PERFECT FOR - Students learning databases for the first time - Career switchers moving into data analytics - Data analysts sharpening their SQL skills - Developers refreshing SQL knowledge - Anyone preparing for technical interviews FREE TO START Practice daily with free challenges. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access and advanced topics. PRO FEATURES - Unlimited daily challenges - Advanced topics (CTEs, Window Functions) - Streak protection — never lose your progress - Priority AI-powered hints - Full interview prep mode SUBSCRIPTION INFO SQL Quiz Pro is available as a monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($39.99) auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://mergisi.github.io/AI-SQL-Code-Generator/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://mergisi.github.io/AI-SQL-Code-Generator/privacy-policy.html Master SQL — one query at a time.

Screenshots

SQL Code Play2 screens
SQL Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SQL Prep at none against SQL Code Play's shown. SQL Prep also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. SQL Code Play sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SQL Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Code Play ships an update every 16 months, SQL Prep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SQL Code Play versus SQL Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Code PlaySQL Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerbin JoeMustafa Ergisi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Code Play

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Six Month Ad-Free$2.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads Access$4.991 Year
3 purchases

SQL Prep

Subscriptions2
  • SQL Generator7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is SQL Code Play free?
SQL Code Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Prep free?
SQL Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQL Code Play or SQL Prep have ads?
SQL Code Play shows ads; SQL Prep does not.
Which is updated more often, SQL Code Play or SQL Prep?
SQL Code Play ships an update every 16 months, and SQL Prep every 4 days. Most recently, SQL Code Play was updated on October 15, 2026 and SQL Prep on October 10, 2026.

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