# SQL Play vs SQL Practice

The clearest difference is rating: SQL Practice at 4.7 against SQL Play's 3.4. SQL Practice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SQL Play's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

SQL Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SQL Play's written reviews are positive against 85% of SQL Practice's.

SQL Play ships an update every 3 months, SQL Practice every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Play | SQL Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933/reviews) | **[4.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 38 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546888935) | [Marton Greber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748728717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQL Play Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for learning SQL
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Useful for practicing SQL
- 👍 Explains commands step-by-step

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken and unusable
- 🐛 Syntax errors on launch
- 🐛 Query box does not clear
- 🐛 Shows errors near SELECT
- 🐛 Tutorial impossible to use

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Solid update required
- Hire better iOS developers
- Show databases function
- Show tables function
- Add 'desc' command


### SQL Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #93 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Play free?

SQL Play 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 Play or SQL Practice?

SQL Practice is rated higher. SQL Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SQL Practice averages 4.7 from 112 ratings.

### Do SQL Play or SQL Practice have ads?

SQL Play shows ads; SQL Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, SQL Play or SQL Practice?

SQL Play ships an update every 3 months, and SQL Practice every 6 months. Most recently, SQL Play was updated on September 20, 2026 and SQL Practice on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*