Comparison

SQL Play vs FMS Detective

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

FMS Detective

This app provides remote administration for FileMaker Server, allowing users to monitor server status, manage databases, and interact with connected clients from their mobile device. It offers real-time insights into server activity and operational controls for databases and schedules.

Highlights
  • Live server status overview
  • Database management (pause, resume, open, close)
  • Client monitoring and messaging
  • Schedule management (run on demand, abort)
  • Server overview with activity counts
  • Encryption key entry for databases
Features
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FMS Detective for iOS is a free admin companion for FileMaker Server. Check on your server, message and disconnect users, and manage your hosted databases from anywhere your phone has signal. Pair it with FMS Detective for Mac (fmsdetective.com) to get the full picture — the Mac app goes deep into your log files; the iOS app is what you reach for when you're away from your desk and need to act now. Everything happens between your phone and the FileMaker Server you administer. No accounts, no analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Your credentials live in iOS Keychain on your device only. WHAT YOU CAN DO Server overview • Live status of your FileMaker Server with name, version, and IP • Activity counts: databases hosted, clients connected, schedules, plugins • License type, certificate expiration, backup configuration • Service status for Data API, OData, WebDirect, and ODBC/JDBC Databases • Searchable list with status, encryption, client count, and size at a glance • Tap a database to see who's connected, their privilege set, and how long they've been in • Operational actions: pause, resume, open, close, flush • Encryption key entry for encrypted-at-rest databases Clients • Searchable list of every connected FileMaker Pro, Go, WebDirect, Data API, and OData client • Tap a client to see open files, account name, and privilege set • Send a message to one client (Pro / Go / WebDirect only) • Broadcast a message to every connected client at once • Disconnect a client with optional grace period and warning message Schedules • Searchable list with enabled / disabled state, status, and last error code • Run any schedule on demand with one tap • Abort a running schedule with confirmation PRIVACY The app never sends data anywhere except to the FileMaker Server you connect it to. No analytics, no tracking, no advertising. Read the full privacy policy at https://www.fmsdetective.com/ios-privacy.html. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • A FileMaker Server you administer (Admin API access) ABOUT FMS Detective for iOS is built and maintained by the same developer behind FMS Detective for Mac. Visit fmsdetective.com for the desktop version.

Screenshots

SQL Play4 screens
FMS Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FMS Detective at 5.0 against SQL Play's 3.4. FMS Detective also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). SQL Play's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FMS Detective 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SQL Play versus FMS Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL PlayFMS Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (38 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShivam KumarSamuel Rulon-Miller

Customer experience

SQL Play

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative19.1%

FMS Detective

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 11 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Add 'rename' command

FMS Detective

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQL Play

One-time1
  • SQL Play Premium$9.99
None

FMS Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Play free?
SQL Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FMS Detective free?
FMS Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Play or FMS Detective?
FMS Detective is rated higher. SQL Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while FMS Detective averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SQL Play or FMS Detective have ads?
SQL Play shows ads; FMS Detective does not.

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