Comparison

SQL Recipes vs Learn SQL for MySQL

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

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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.

About

Learn SQL for MySQL

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for SQL programming specifically for MySQL. It details DML and DDL statements with descriptions, syntax, and practical examples, aiding in learning and recalling SQL commands.

Highlights
  • SQL DML and DDL statement reference
  • Detailed descriptions and syntax
  • Practical examples with real tables
  • Covers SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE
  • Includes CREATE, ALTER, DROP, TRUNCATE
  • Learning aid for MySQL SQL programming
Features
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Will you start learning SQL in MySQL? Did you forget the statements many times? Do you no longer remember the syntax and the result of an statement? Developed to easily learn SQL Programming for MySQL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This App acts as a reference for the SQL language Learn DML & DDL statements with description, syntax, notes and examples For each statement is presented: Detailed description of the statement/command purpose Syntax of the statement with various options Two examples executed from a real table (Automobile Table) Provides: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. GENERAL 1.1 - Comments 1.2 - Data Types 2. (DML) Data Manipulation Language 2.1 – SELECT - Columns, Multi-Column, All Columns - Expressions, Functions, Alias - Limit, Distinct, Order By - Where - Relational, Math & String Operators - Wildcards - Group By, Having, Aggregate Functions - Union (Any & All) - Subqueries - Joins (Inner, Right, Left) - Select Into 2.2 - INSERT - With Columns names - Without Column names - Rules - Insert Into ... Select 2.3 - DELETE - Delete All Rows - Delete ... Where - Rules - Referencial Integrity 2.4 - UPDATE - Update All Rows - Update ... Where - Rules 3. (DDL) DATA DEFINITION LANGUAGE 3.1 - CREATE - Create Database - Create Table - Create Index - Auto-Increment - Constraints (PK, FK, CK, DF, UQ, NN) 3.2 - ALTER - Alter Columns - Add Constraints - Drop Constrains 3.3 - DROP - Drop Table - Drop Database - Drop Index 3.4 - TUNCATE - Delete Versus Truncate

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
Learn SQL for MySQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Recipes at 91% against Learn SQL for MySQL's 0%. SQL Recipes also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). Learn SQL for MySQL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On ads 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

SQL Recipes is free to download; Learn SQL for MySQL costs $4.99 up front. SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learn SQL for MySQL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Recipes has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SQL Recipes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Learn SQL for MySQL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, Learn SQL for MySQL every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
SQL Recipes versus Learn SQL for MySQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesLearn SQL for MySQL
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovPaulo Narra

Customer experience

SQL Recipes

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

Learn SQL for MySQL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Recipes

One-time3
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$1.99
None

Learn SQL for MySQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn SQL for MySQL free?
Learn SQL for MySQL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes or Learn SQL for MySQL?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQL Recipes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Learn SQL for MySQL averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQL Recipes or Learn SQL for MySQL have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor Learn SQL for MySQL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or Learn SQL for MySQL?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Learn SQL for MySQL every 5 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on October 6, 2026 and Learn SQL for MySQL on October 8, 2026.

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