Crosstalk vs Learn SQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crosstalk
Practice speaking a new language through immersive, real-time conversations with AI. Engage in stimulating discussions on diverse topics, receive comprehensible input tailored to your level, and accelerate your fluency without traditional exercises.
- AI-powered conversations
- Real-time speaking practice
- Comprehensible input
- Adjusts to user level
- Diverse conversation topics
- Language immersion
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Immersion is the proven key to learning a language. Crosstalk is immersion in your pocket. It’s like talking to your friend from Madrid, or Paris, or New York. No matter the language, Crosstalk gets you fluent fast. There are no fill in the blank exercises or grammar study. Crosstalk is real conversation where you speak in the moment. Crosstalk loves talking about unique subjects so you always have stimulating conversations about history, sports, cooking, art, or anything you want. Crosstalk adjusts to your level and provides comprehensible input. It doesn’t matter where you are in your learning journey, you will understand the conversation and learn quickly. It’s backed by decades of foreign language acquisition research as the best way to truly learn a language. You're learning a language to travel, make friends, and experience the culture. So why don’t you practice speaking more? Try Crosstalk completely free today and get fluent fast! ________________ By using Crosstalk, you agree to the Crosstalk Terms of Service on this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cUuC7SKiCfdNqHuhqrrOlXEd2UdN279iVAKx_d9r1sg/edit?usp=sharing. As mentioned in the above document, this means you agree to Apple’s End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
Learn SQL
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SQL practice and study made fun. Tap tokens to build real queries. Skip the decoys, lock in clause order, and actually remember the syntax. Study with no timer, then race for three stars. Master a lesson and type it from memory. Start free. No account. Works offline. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 7 tracks, 80+ bite-sized lessons: • SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT • JOINs, GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries • INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE • CREATE, ALTER, DROP — tables, keys, and indexes Standard SQL that transfers to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. HOW IT WORKS • Study — unlimited lives, no clock • Practice — 45 seconds, 3 lives, chase three stars • Type from memory — write the query yourself • Daily challenge + streaks — five minutes a day WHO IT’S FOR Complete beginners. Students and bootcamps. Analysts and developers who want the syntax back in their fingers before an interview. WHY SQL LAB No textbook wall of text. No monthly subscription. SQL Lab is a query puzzle you can finish on the bus — and it sticks. Free: first 8 SELECT lessons and 3 practice runs a day. Pro: all 7 tracks, unlimited practice, and type-from-memory. One purchase, yours forever. Privacy Policy: https://lukeacoleman.dev/privacy/ Support: https://lukeacoleman.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Learn SQL at none against Crosstalk's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Crosstalk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn SQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Crosstalk ships an update fortnightly, Learn SQL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crosstalk | Learn SQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (222 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 222 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | All the Apps LLC | LUKE ANDREW COLEMAN |
Bugs and requests
Crosstalk
Reported bugs
8 issues- Speech recognition fails to understand clear speech
- App freezes or gets stuck after 15-20 minutes
- AI enters feedback loops unable to continue conversation
- AI repeats same question multiple times
- AI interrupts user while speaking
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- Transcription errors (e.g., 'sí' transcribed as 'see', 'y' as 'E')
- App stuck on rating screen requiring restart
- Difficulty understanding Spanish audio input
Requested features
6 requests- Additional Spanish dialects (Argentine, etc.)
- More language support (Portuguese, Armenian, etc.)
- Pinyin display for Mandarin
- Instant feedback with improvement examples
- Better super beginner difficulty calibration
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- Headphone support improvements
Learn SQL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Crosstalk
- Unlimited Monthly Access$9.991 Month
Learn SQL
- SQL Lab Pro$1.99









