Comparison

SQL Recipes vs Learn DBMS

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 DBMS

Features
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This app is a great resource to learn about Database Management Systems. The app is engineered to make users perfect understanding common Database Management Systems questions by studying for a very short amount of time. Audio functionality and bookmarking is available throughout the app on chapter, section, study mode and quiz modes. The app will help you learn the correct pronunciation of terminologies used in Database Management Systems using English language. Following are the main features of this app 1. Supports pronouncing Database Management Systems terminologies in English Language 2. Uses Text to Speech Engine for Audio Functionality 3. Quizzes 4. Study Mode 5. Bookmarking Study Flashcards and Quiz Questions 6. Progress Indicators for Every Chapter 7. Visualization for Overall Progress

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
Learn DBMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQL Recipes at every 2 months against Learn DBMS's every 16 months. Learn DBMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Learn DBMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, Learn DBMS every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SQL Recipes versus Learn DBMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesLearn DBMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovGhumman Tech LLC

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
1 purchases

Learn DBMS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn DBMS free?
Learn DBMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQL Recipes or Learn DBMS have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor Learn DBMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or Learn DBMS?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Learn DBMS every 16 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learn DBMS on September 8, 2026.

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