Comparison

SQL Recipes vs Learn 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 MySQL

Master MySQL and related technologies like SQL, SQLite, and PL/SQL. Learn to integrate databases with web applications using PHP and Java. This comprehensive, offline resource starts from the basics, requiring no prior SQL knowledge.

Highlights
  • Master MySQL and SQL
  • Learn SQLite and PL/SQL
  • Integrate with PHP and Java
  • Offline access, no internet needed
  • Beginner-friendly, no prior knowledge required
  • Covers web app development
Features
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Learn MySQL from the ground up with a focused, practical course for beginners, students, developers, and anyone preparing for database or SQL interviews.Build a solid foundation in relational databases, then progress to writing and understanding real MySQL queries. Explore SELECT statements, filtering, sorting, CRUD, joins, aggregation, transactions, indexes, data definition, administration, data modeling, normalization, ER diagrams, and database security. WHAT YOU GET : - 150+ guided lessons across MySQL, SQL foundations, DBMS, and data modeling - A quiz with every lesson to reinforce concepts and check your understanding - MySQL cheat sheets for basics, queries, joins and aggregates, transactions, indexes and performance, data definition, and administration - Bite-sized tips for quick review - A MySQL code playground with support for Bash, Python, JavaScript, and PHP - Search, bookmarks, notes, progress tracking, streaks, achievements, and daily learning tips - Premium learning paths for Python with SQLAlchemy and Node.js ORMs with Sequelize and TypeORM - Optional AI learning tools on supported devices for explanations, summaries, and lesson translation LEARN TOPICS LIKE : - MySQL basics and syntax - SQL queries, CRUD, joins, grouping, and aggregates - ACID transactions, locking, isolation, and safe rollbacks - Indexes, query performance, and practical database design - DBMS architecture, normalization, ER modeling, and security - Connecting applications to MySQL with Python and Node.js ORMs STUDY YOUR WAY : Read a lesson, test yourself, save notes, revisit key ideas with cheat sheets, and practice code as you learn. Build a steady study habit with progress tracking and streaks. Whether you are learning SQL for the first time or refreshing MySQL for your next project, Learn MySQL gives you a clear path from database fundamentals to practical backend skills. Learn MySQL and start building stronger SQL skills today.

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
Learn MySQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Recipes at 91% against Learn MySQL's 0%. SQL Recipes also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.0). Learn MySQL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 MySQL costs $3.99 up front. SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learn MySQL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. 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 MySQL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, Learn MySQL every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SQL Recipes versus Learn MySQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesLearn MySQL
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB176 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovShahbaz Khan

Customer experience

SQL Recipes

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

Learn MySQL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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 MySQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn MySQL free?
Learn MySQL costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes or Learn MySQL?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQL Recipes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Learn MySQL averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQL Recipes or Learn MySQL have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor Learn MySQL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or Learn MySQL?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Learn MySQL every 10 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn MySQL on September 16, 2026.

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