SQLed vs Code Recipes Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQLed
This app is a powerful SQLite database manager for iOS devices. It allows developers, students, and educators to create, edit, and manage SQLite databases on the go with a smart SQL editor and intuitive data viewer. Organize projects, import/export data, and access an offline SQL reference for enhanced productivity.
- Project-based database organization
- Full SQLite support (create, edit, delete)
- Smart SQL editor with syntax highlighting
- Intuitive table data viewer and editor
- Import/export data and projects
- Offline SQL reference guide
- Security features with passcode lock
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SQLed – Powerful SQLite Database Manager Your database toolkit – anytime, anywhere. SQLed brings the full power of SQLite to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Whether you're a developer, DBA, teacher, or student, SQLed gives you a fast, intuitive, and feature-rich way to work with databases on the go. Key Features: ▸ Project-Based Organization Easily manage multiple databases by grouping them into projects for better structure and productivity. ▸ Full SQLite Support Create, edit, and delete tables, views, indexes, and triggers. Automatically generate and export DDL scripts with a tap. ▸ Smart SQL Editor Write and execute SQL with syntax highlighting, predefined snippets, error notifications, and query-by-query execution. ▸ Intuitive Table Data Viewer Browse, search, edit, and sort table data. Import from and export to CSV files with ease. ▸ Import & Export Made Simple Move projects, databases, scripts, and CSVs via email, iTunes, or your favorite cloud storage providers. ▸ Offline SQL Reference Never get stuck—consult the built-in reference even without an internet connection. ▸ Designed for Productivity Use drag-and-drop to move data, benefit from powerful swipe gestures, and enjoy a UI optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPad Pro. ▸ Security First Protect your databases with passcode lock and benefit from auto-generated backups every time you open the app. Why SQLed? •Built for developers, students, and educators •Perfect for working with test or production SQLite databases •iOS 18 ready with full support for modern devices •Lightweight, fast, and beautifully minimal Take your database workflow mobile with SQLed—the must-have SQLite manager for iOS.
Code Recipes Pro
Access a vast library of over 300 tested code samples for 13 programming languages and SQL queries. Quickly find solutions to common programming tasks, saving valuable development time and aiding in exam preparation.
- 300+ code samples per language
- 13 programming languages supported
- SQL query examples
- Offline access
- Quick search functionality
- Exam and interview preparation aid
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A reference for everyday tasks in Swift, Python, C, C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, Rust, Go, Delphi, PHP, Ruby, Objective-C, Kotlin, TypeScript, Clojure, Bash and SQL. One purchase, yours for good: no subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases. • Over 1,000 topics, including strings, collections, files, networking, concurrency, regular expressions, design patterns. • Language changes by version: 963 changes in 165 language versions, with before-and-after code. • Keyword and function reference for all 18 languages: over 3,700 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in the code to open its article. • SQL: 202 queries (JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types); more than half run on a real practice database. • Run in the app: the output appears directly below the code, no IDE or compiler needed. More than 85% of examples run. Requires an internet connection; up to 80 runs a day. • Search covers the code itself, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the example. • Edit examples or add your own; your changes and additions are saved in the app. • Everything except running code works offline: examples, 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. Examples 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Code Recipes Pro at 4.9 against SQLed's 4.1. Code Recipes Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (93% vs 61%). SQLed's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and chart position 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
SQLed costs $1.99 and Code Recipes Pro $4.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 93% of Code Recipes Pro's.
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, Code Recipes Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQLed | Code Recipes Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (49 ratings) | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | 92.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #64 — better | #87 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Zimnas | Fedor Obraztsov |
Customer experience
SQLed
Code Recipes Pro
In-app purchases
SQLed
- Buy me a coffee$0.99
Code Recipes Pro
No in-app purchases







