SQL vs Database Design Basics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQL
Design, draw, and share entity relationship diagrams. Generate SQL scripts from your diagrams and learn SQL concepts through a dedicated study section. Automatically saves your work locally.
- Design ER diagrams
- Generate SQL scripts
- Share diagrams and scripts
- Customizable canvas size
- Automatic local saving
- SQL study page
- SQL syntax learning page
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The SQLERDiagram is a feature rich app designed by an engineer. The SQLERDiagram is carefully designed to be a simple and elegant app. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective. This app allows the creative smart people like you to design, draw, and share entity relationship diagram. You can also generate a SQL script for the ER diagram and then copy or share the SQL script. Canvas's size can be customized (increase horizontally or vertically) if you need more space to draw ER diagram. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are learning SQL. There a Study page to help you with learning some important SQl topics. There is also a LearnSyntax page to help you with learning some important SQl syntaxes. Sharpen you brain by using this app and learning about the SQL using both graphically (diagram) and textually (script). Be creative. Enjoy the app!
Database Design Basics
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Database Design Basics is an independent study app for building real database design skills through focused practice. It includes 160 explanation-rich questions across Fundamentals, Practical Skills, Common Pitfalls, and Advanced Concepts. Whether you are a student, junior developer, analyst, or career switcher, this app helps you learn core concepts, avoid common mistakes, and retain what matters. - 160 curated practice questions with clear explanations - Spaced repetition powered by FSRS intervals - Weak-point heatmap to identify and fix gaps - Daily challenge to build consistent study habits - Mock exams for timed self-assessment - Offline practice so you can study anywhere Independent study app for Database Design Basics practice. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company, certification body, exam operator, or vendor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Practice offline, no login required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Database Design Basics at daily against SQL's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SQL ships an update every 5 weeks, Database Design Basics daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL | Database Design Basics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Om Prakash Chapagain | AFTW LLC |
In-app purchases
SQL
No in-app purchases
Database Design Basics
No in-app purchases
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