# SQL Play vs FMS Detective

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Play | FMS Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fms-detective/id6769585061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 2 |
| 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 | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546888935) | [Samuel Rulon-Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885255738) |

## 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


### FMS Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fms-detective/id6769585061)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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