SQL Primer vs Learn DBMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- SQL92 and SQL86/89 sample queries
- Query results display
- Query descriptions
- SQL test script display
- Introduction to database concepts
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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 ;)
Learn DBMS
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This app is a great resource to learn about Database Management Systems. The app is engineered to make users perfect understanding common Database Management Systems questions by studying for a very short amount of time. Audio functionality and bookmarking is available throughout the app on chapter, section, study mode and quiz modes. The app will help you learn the correct pronunciation of terminologies used in Database Management Systems using English language. Following are the main features of this app 1. Supports pronouncing Database Management Systems terminologies in English Language 2. Uses Text to Speech Engine for Audio Functionality 3. Quizzes 4. Study Mode 5. Bookmarking Study Flashcards and Quiz Questions 6. Progress Indicators for Every Chapter 7. Visualization for Overall Progress
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQL Primer at none against Learn DBMS's 1. SQL Primer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Learn DBMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQL Primer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQL Primer ships an update every 27 months, Learn DBMS every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Primer | Learn DBMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 16 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dr. Ralph Heider | Ghumman Tech LLC |
In-app purchases
SQL Primer
No in-app purchases
Learn DBMS
- Remove Ads$9.99
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