# SQL Play vs SQL Guide

The clearest difference is rating: SQL Guide at 5.0 against SQL Play's 3.4. SQL Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). SQL Play's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQL Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Play has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Play | SQL Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-guide/id6756755155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546888935) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## 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 Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-guide/id6756755155)

Learn SQL step-by-step with short chapters, interactive quizzes, and a practical reference library. Designed for beginners and those refreshing their skills, it covers core concepts and query patterns with clear explanations and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Short, focused chapters, Interactive quizzes with explanations, Practical SQL reference library, Bookmark and progress tracking, Structured curriculum from basics, No account or login required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Play free?

SQL Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQL Guide free?

SQL Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SQL Play or SQL Guide?

SQL Guide is rated higher. SQL Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SQL Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

SQL Play shows ads; SQL Guide does not.

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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.*