# SQL Recipes Pro vs SQL Practice

The clearest difference is price: SQL Practice at Free against SQL Recipes Pro's $1.99. SQL Practice also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). SQL Recipes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

SQL Practice is free to download; SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 up front. SQL Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Practice has 137 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of SQL Practice's.

SQL Recipes Pro ships an update every 3 months, SQL Practice every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Recipes Pro | SQL Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766/reviews)** | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #96 | **#70** |
| Size | 5 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [Marton Greber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748728717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn SQL syntax with over 150 tested code examples for common queries and commands. Find ready-to-use solutions for database tasks, perfect for exam prep or interviews. Access all examples offline and search quickly by code or topic.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL code examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation, Cross-platform (iOS/macOS), Tested code recipes

**In-app purchases:** none


### SQL Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #118 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Master SQL with short, daily interactive sessions. Practice real-world queries and datasets on your phone to build confidence for career changes, professional development, or technical interviews. Learn database concepts and advanced techniques at your own pace.

**Highlights:** 15-minute daily learning sessions, Interactive exercises with real-world datasets, Progressive curriculum from beginner to advanced, Instant feedback and mistake analysis, Gamified progress tracking (streaks, XP, achievements), Master SELECT, JOINs, aggregations, and subqueries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Recipes Pro free?

SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SQL Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQL Recipes Pro or SQL Practice?

SQL Recipes Pro is rated higher. SQL Recipes Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SQL Practice averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.

### Do SQL Recipes Pro or SQL Practice have ads?

Neither SQL Recipes Pro nor SQL Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes Pro or SQL Practice?

SQL Recipes Pro ships an update every 3 months, and SQL Practice every 6 months. Most recently, SQL Recipes Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and SQL Practice on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SQL Recipes Pro or SQL Practice?

SQL Recipes Pro currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and SQL Practice at #70. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*