Comparison

SQL Recipes vs SQL Practice

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

Head to head
About

SQL Recipes

Learn SQL with over 200 queries and explanations, covering various SQL standards and dialects. Practice on a sample database with runnable queries and a comprehensive keyword reference. Edit existing queries or add your own.

Highlights
  • 200+ SQL queries with explanations
  • Keyword and function reference
  • Dialect comparison (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Practice database with runnable queries
  • Edit and add custom queries
  • Offline access (except query execution)
Features
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200+ SQL queries with explanations, 120+ of them free. Tap Run and see the result table right in the app. An everyday SQL cheat sheet, from your first SELECT to window functions. • 39 sections, including filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Changes by standard: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, with before-and-after queries. • Keyword and function reference: over 180 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in a query to open its article. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, the dialect-specific variants are shown. • Practice database: the classic MySQL “world” sample (countries, cities, spoken languages); its tables are described in the app. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against the practice database, and the result table appears directly below the query. Requires an internet connection. • Search covers the queries themselves, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the query. • Edit queries and rerun the runnable ones; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they are saved in the app. • Everything except running queries works offline. No account needed. Queries are curated from professional sources and checked before release: the code works and is easy to follow. FREE VERSION • 12 runs and 12 edits a day • Full keyword and function reference; tap a word in a query for up to 12 articles a day • Up to 5 queries of your own The full version unlocks every query, removes the limits on edits and on your own queries, and raises the daily run limit to 80. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. The CodePro project has been in active development since 2015. WHAT'S NEW • Improved support for foldable phones and large screens.

About

SQL Practice

Master SQL with short, daily interactive sessions. Practice real-world queries and datasets on your phone to build confidence for career changes, professional development, or technical interviews. Learn database concepts and advanced techniques at your own pace.

Highlights
  • 15-minute daily learning sessions
  • Interactive exercises with real-world datasets
  • Progressive curriculum from beginner to advanced
  • Instant feedback and mistake analysis
  • Gamified progress tracking (streaks, XP, achievements)
  • Master SELECT, JOINs, aggregations, and subqueries
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Learn SQL in 15-minute daily sessions — on your phone, anywhere. SQL Practice turns idle moments into practical data skills. With interactive exercises, realistic datasets, and instant feedback, you’ll build SQL confidence from beginner fundamentals to interview-ready skills. Who it’s for: - Career changers entering tech - Professionals adding SQL to their toolkit - Students preparing for technical interviews - Anyone curious about data and databases Why it’s different: - Learn by doing: write and run real SQL queries - SQL Patterns (Pro): understand reusable approaches instead of memorizing answers - Database Bits (Pro): build intuition with short, visual lessons - Smarter feedback (Pro): see why your result differs from the expected output - Progressive curriculum: start with the fundamentals and advance at your own pace - Mobile-first design: practice whenever you have a few spare minutes When you get stuck: With Pro, SQL Practice helps you move forward without immediately giving away the answer. Use progressive hints, compare your results with the expected output, and explore SQL X-Ray explanations that break queries into understandable steps. What you’ll learn: - SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, and filtering - JOINs and relationships between tables - COUNT, SUM, AVG, GROUP BY, and HAVING - Subqueries and advanced query techniques - Reusable SQL patterns (Pro) - Core database concepts, indexes, and data design (Pro) Practice your way: - Guided SQL lessons - Easy, medium, and hard exercises - Quick drills - Short visual database lessons (Pro) - Daily practice challenges - Streaks, XP, achievements, and progress tracking - Hardcore mode: turn off the advanced SQL keyboard and solve the toughest challenges without assistance—the highest level of SQL practice. Free and Pro: Core SQL lessons, exercises, drills, streaks, and basic progress tracking are free. An optional auto-renewing Pro subscription unlocks SQL Patterns, Database Bits, progressive hints, detailed result comparisons, and SQL X-Ray step-by-step explanations. Available plans, billing periods, trial eligibility, and localized prices are shown before purchase. No purchase is required to use the core learning and practice features. Start your data journey today — no prior coding experience required, just 15 minutes of curiosity. Privacy Policy: https://martongreber.github.io/mvp/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://martongreber.github.io/mvp/terms.html

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
SQL Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SQL Practice at free against SQL Recipes's free with in-app purchases. SQL Practice also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). SQL Recipes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 SQL Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for SQL Practice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 150 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of SQL Recipes's written reviews are positive against 86% of SQL Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, SQL Practice every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SQL Recipes versus SQL Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesSQL Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better4.7 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better86.1% of reviews
Number of ratings109150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovMarton Greber

Customer experience

SQL Recipes

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

SQL Practice

All ratings137 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative5.6%

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
2 purchases

SQL Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Practice free?
SQL Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes or SQL Practice?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQL Recipes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while SQL Practice averages 4.7 from 150 ratings.
Do SQL Recipes or SQL Practice have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor SQL Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or SQL Practice?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and SQL Practice every 6 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on October 30, 2026 and SQL Practice on October 30, 2026.

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