# SQL Play vs Basepanel

The clearest difference is rating: Basepanel at 4.5 against SQL Play's 3.4. Basepanel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SQL Play's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basepanel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basepanel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 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.

SQL Play ships an update every 3 months, Basepanel monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Play | Basepanel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-play-learn-sql/id1546888933/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basepanel/id6773879296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546888935) | [Pixel Framers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440514565) |

## 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


### Basepanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basepanel/id6773879296)

Manage your databases directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This app presents data in a user-friendly card format, simplifying browsing and editing. It supports various cloud providers and local databases, with optional AI features for enhanced data interaction and query generation.

**Highlights:** Connect to cloud and local databases, Data presented as readable cards, Direct database editing and row addition, Custom dashboard creation, On-device AI for data generation and queries, Full SQL console access, Local-first privacy focus

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basepanel Unlimited Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Basepanel Unlimited Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Basepanel Unlimited Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basepanel Unlimited Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Play free?

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

### Is Basepanel free?

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

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

Basepanel is rated higher. SQL Play averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Basepanel averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SQL Play or Basepanel have ads?

SQL Play shows ads; Basepanel does not.

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

SQL Play ships an update every 3 months, and Basepanel monthly. Most recently, SQL Play was updated on November 3, 2026 and Basepanel on November 2, 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.*