SQL Recipes vs SQL Playground
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
SQL Playground
This app simplifies SQL queries with features like multiple database support, easy import/export, and table customization. It offers color-coded SQL, helpful shortcuts, and tutorials for beginners. Access your query history for efficient data management and coding.
- Multiple database support
- Import/export data
- Table customization
- Color-coded SQL
- Coding shortcuts
- Beginner tutorials
- Query history
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Welcome to SQL Playground – your go-to app for hassle-free SQL queries! Multiple Databases: Switch between databases seamlessly, making data management a breeze. Import/Export: Move data effortlessly! Import and export with a tap, and export query results as CSV for easy sharing. Table Customization: Personalize tables to fit your style! Adjust columns, arrange data, and make it look just the way you want. Color Coding: Code like a pro! Enjoy color-coded SQL for better readability and an enhanced coding experience. Shortcuts: Work smart, not hard! Use handy shortcuts to speed up your coding tasks. Tutorials: Perfect for beginners! Step-by-step tutorials to help you kickstart your SQL journey. Query History: Never lose track! Access your query history for quick reference and easy reuse. And much more! Ready to level up your SQL skills? Download SQL Playground now – where coding meets simplicity! Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SQL Recipes at 4.9 against SQL Playground 's 1.0. SQL Recipes also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). SQL Playground 's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SQL Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 67% of SQL Playground 's.
| Parameter | SQL Recipes | SQL Playground |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (109 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Hrishi Suthar |
Customer experience
SQL Recipes
SQL Playground
In-app purchases
SQL Recipes
- Оperations with example$0.99
- Unlock the paid topics$0.99
- Pro Version – Unlimited$1.99
SQL Playground
No in-app purchases
