Comparison

SQL Recipes vs Learning SQL

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

Head to head
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

Learning SQL

Master SQL and databases with a comprehensive course featuring interactive lessons, challenging tests, and practical exercises. Progress from fundamental concepts to advanced topics at your own pace.

Highlights
  • SQL fundamentals (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
  • Filtering and grouping (WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY)
  • Table relationships (JOINs)
  • Advanced SQL topics (Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Indexes)
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Interactive tests
Features
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Learn SQL from beginner to advanced with a practical and structured approach. Aprendendo SQL is designed to help you truly understand databases through hands-on practice, real challenges, and step-by-step lessons. Whether you are starting from scratch or improving your skills, the app guides you with clear explanations and interactive content. What you will learn: Master the core SQL commands such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE Work with filters and data organization using WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, and ORDER BY Understand table relationships with INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, and RIGHT JOIN Explore advanced concepts including Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Indexes Practice with real exercises that reinforce learning and build confidence App features: Interactive lessons with clear explanations Practical SQL challenges to test your knowledge Progressive learning from beginner to advanced Self-paced study, learn anytime Designed for students, developers, and professionals Build real SQL skills that you can apply in projects and jobs Start learning SQL today and take your database skills to the next level.

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
Learning SQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learning SQL at every 10 days against SQL Recipes's every 2 months. Learning SQL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). SQL Recipes's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Learning SQL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SQL Recipes against 4.9 for Learning SQL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Recipes has 109 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of SQL Recipes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learning SQL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQL Recipes versus Learning SQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesLearning SQL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovAirton Siqueira de Freitas

Customer experience

SQL Recipes

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

Learning SQL

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
4 purchases

Learning SQL

One-time4
  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION$2.99
  • SQL Full access with discount$3.99
  • Premium access$4.99
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  • FULL PASS$17.99

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning SQL free?
Learning SQL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes or Learning SQL?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQL Recipes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Learning SQL averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do SQL Recipes or Learning SQL have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor Learning SQL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or Learning SQL?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Learning SQL every 10 days. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learning SQL on September 16, 2026.

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