SQL Play vs JavaScript Recipes Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQL Play
Learn and practice SQL directly on your phone without installing complex software. This app provides built-in tables and over 45 syntaxes with examples to help you master SQL queries. It supports dark mode and allows data export to CSV.
- SQL runner on mobile
- 10+ inbuilt practice tables
- 45+ SQL syntaxes with examples
- DDL, DML, DQL support
- Dark mode theme
- Export data to CSV
- Query history and auto-complete
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Learning and Practicing SQL couldn't be Easier! Presenting you with a beautiful SQL Runner App for all your devices - SQL Play. Say goodbye to installing heavy software like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server on your computers, just to get SQL running. You don't have to spend hours figuring out what commands to type: - Just to write a simple SELECT query - How to use the WHERE clause - Group data using HAVING clause - What are the data types to be used - And many more Guess what? You don't even need to make your own tables and insert bunch of data by yourself just to test your queries. We already have 10+ inbuilt tables just for you to get your hands dirty with SQL faster than ever. It includes: Albums, Artists, Customers, Employees, Genres, Invoices and more. You get 45+ syntaxes along with their description and easy-to-follow examples in order of their execution, which will guide you firsthand. You don't have to keep scrolling for the commands, you can simply start typing your command and the desired command with syntax will show up. It covers DDL (Data definition language), DML (Data manipulation language) and DQL (Data query language) If you prefer dark mode we have got you covered, SQL Play theme matches your system theme. So that your eyes get the deserved rest. You are not tied to our app with your data, you can export any of your tables into CSV (Comma separated values) using the Export Data feature. Your data goes with you, whether it be Excel, Google Sheets or any other spreadsheet editor or the database of your choice. /// Go down the memory lane Every time you run your query, it gets saved locally in your device which can be accessed by pressing the Up and Down arrow button. You also get auto-complete from history as you type your query, so that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. TLDR; Saves you a lot of time Popular SQL supported databases: • IBM DB2 • MySQL • Oracle DB • PostgreSQL • SQLite • SQL Server • Sybase • OpenEdge SQL • Snowflake
JavaScript Recipes Pro
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A reference of everyday JavaScript, from strings and collections to async work and design patterns. Every example is written out in full and explained. • 23 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and arrow expressions, exceptions, regular expressions, async operations, databases, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 launches. • What changed in new versions: 10 sections from ES2015 to ES2024, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 174 articles - browse the list or search by word. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. Queries have their own daily count. • Edit examples and add your own - they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search runs over the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favourites. • Comfortable to read: light and dark themes, your own font and size, line numbers, and long lines wrap instead of running off the screen. Examples are drawn from professional sources and verified by running them. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SQL Play at Free against JavaScript Recipes Pro's $2.99. SQL Play also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). JavaScript Recipes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
SQL Play is free to download; JavaScript Recipes Pro costs $2.99 up front. SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JavaScript Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQL Play ships an update every 3 months, JavaScript Recipes Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Play | JavaScript Recipes Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #154 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shivam Kumar | Fedor Obraztsov |
Bugs and requests
SQL Play
Reported bugs
16 issues- Items smushed together on download
- Syntax errors on first launch
- Query box does not clear
- Errors near SELECT even with correct query
- Cannot open pro even after activation
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- Command window does not accept indentations
- Learn button absent
- App cannot be deleted
- App does not work properly for queries
- App got stuck with pinwheel of death
- Not up to date with current version of SQL
- App doesn't display code output
- Paywall nag after going unlimited
- Date input bug (adds up years)
- Tables displayed not correctly
- Table won't show if not in typing mode on iPhone 7
Requested features
6 requests- Solid update required
- Hire better iOS developers
- Show databases function
- Show tables function
- Add 'desc' command
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- Add 'rename' command
JavaScript Recipes Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SQL Play
- SQL Play Premium$9.99
JavaScript Recipes Pro
No in-app purchases
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