Comparison

SQL Primer vs SQL

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

Head to head
About

SQL Primer

Learn about relational algebra and SQL query language through sample queries, results, and descriptions. This app is suitable for beginners exploring databases or experienced users transitioning to SQL92.

Highlights
  • SQL92 and SQL86/89 sample queries
  • Query results display
  • Query descriptions
  • SQL test script display
  • Introduction to database concepts
Features
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1970 E.F. Codd has started a revolution with his paper 'A relational model of data for large shared data banks, Communications of the ACM, Volume 13, Issue 6 (June 1970)' that finally led to the today's omnipresent database query language SQL. This little app shows some primitive and derived operations with the following information: * SQL92 and SQL86/89 sample queries, * the results of the queries and * appropriate descriptions. Furthermore the SQL test script that has been used for the calculation of the samples can be displayed. The app is interesting for the first contact with the database subject and for all who are using SQL86/89 queries for over two decades now and finally want to change to SQL92 also ;)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Design ER diagrams
  • Generate SQL scripts
  • Share diagrams and scripts
  • Customizable canvas size
  • Automatic local saving
  • SQL study page
  • SQL syntax learning page
Features
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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!

Screenshots

SQL Primer4 screens
SQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Primer at 79% against SQL's 0%. SQL Primer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SQL's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Primer ships an update every 27 months, SQL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SQL Primer versus SQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL PrimerSQL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDr. Ralph HeiderOm Prakash Chapagain

Customer experience

SQL Primer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%

SQL

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

SQL Primer

No in-app purchases

None

SQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Primer free?
SQL Primer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL free?
SQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQL Primer or SQL have ads?
SQL shows ads; SQL Primer does not.
Which is updated more often, SQL Primer or SQL?
SQL Primer ships an update every 27 months, and SQL every 5 weeks. Most recently, SQL Primer was updated on September 15, 2026 and SQL on September 18, 2026.

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