Comparison

SQL Recipes Pro vs Solar2D Studio

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

Head to head
About

SQL Recipes Pro

This app serves as a comprehensive SQL reference and trainer, offering over 200 explained queries, a practice database, and offline access to its extensive library. It supports multiple SQL standards and dialects, allowing users to run, edit, and save their own queries.

Highlights
  • 200+ SQL queries with explanations
  • Offline access to queries and reference
  • Practice database with runnable queries
  • Supports multiple SQL standards and dialects
  • Keyword and function reference
  • Searchable query database
  • User-added query saving
Features
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200+ SQL queries with explanations. Tap Run and see the result table right in the app. Add your own queries and browse offline. An everyday SQL cheat sheet, from your first SELECT to window functions. • 39 sections, including filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Changes by standard: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, with before-and-after queries. • Keyword and function reference: over 180 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in a query to open its article. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, the dialect-specific variants are shown. • Practice database: the classic MySQL “world” sample (countries, cities, spoken languages); its tables are described in the app. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against the practice database, and the result table appears directly below the query. Requires an internet connection; up to 80 runs a day. • Search covers the queries themselves, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the query. • Edit any query and rerun the runnable ones; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they are saved in the app. • Everything except running queries works offline: queries, reference, search, favorites. • Easy on the eyes: light and dark themes, your choice of font and size, line numbers, and long lines that wrap instead of spilling off the screen. Queries are curated from professional sources and checked before release: the code works and is easy to follow. Built by a developer for developers. The CodePro project has been in active development since 2015.

About

Solar2D Studio

This app provides an integrated environment for developing mobile applications and games directly on an iOS device. It features a code editor, real-time simulator, and comprehensive documentation to assist developers of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Intuitive code editor
  • Real-time simulator
  • Integrated terminal
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Project debugging
Features
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Welcome to Solar2D Studio, your all-in-one iOS app for unleashing your creativity and bringing your game ideas to life! Built on the powerful Solar2D game engine, Solar2D Studio empowers developers of all skill levels to craft stunning apps and games right from their iOS device. With Solar2D Studio, you have everything you need at your fingertips. Dive into the intuitive code editor to write, edit, and debug your projects with ease. Seamlessly switch between editing your code and testing your creations in real-time, thanks to the built-in simulator. Harness the full potential of Solar2D with our comprehensive documentation, providing guidance and insights every step of the way. Need assistance? Our integrated terminal lets you execute commands and access resources without ever leaving the app. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, Solar2D Studio is your go-to tool for building captivating apps and games. Download now and embark on your journey to app development greatness! Contact Us: Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our support team! Website: https://www.iamadman.com Email: amadman380743909@gmail.com Twitter: @andy38074 Reddit: u/iamadmancom

Screenshots

SQL Recipes Pro4 screens
Solar2D Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

SQL Recipes Pro and Solar2D Studio both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar2D Studio's. SQL Recipes Pro also leads on price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Solar2D Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 and Solar2D Studio $9.99 up front. Solar2D Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SQL Recipes Pro against 5.0 for Solar2D Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar2D Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes Pro ships an update every 2 months, Solar2D Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SQL Recipes Pro versus Solar2D Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Recipes ProSolar2D Studio
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov盼军 崔

Customer experience

SQL Recipes Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solar2D Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SQL Recipes Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Solar2D Studio

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is SQL Recipes Pro free?
SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar2D Studio free?
Solar2D Studio costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes Pro or Solar2D Studio?
SQL Recipes Pro and Solar2D Studio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SQL Recipes Pro or Solar2D Studio have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes Pro nor Solar2D Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes Pro or Solar2D Studio?
SQL Recipes Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Solar2D Studio every 3 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Solar2D Studio on November 4, 2026.

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