Comparison

Learn SQL vs Chess with Pip

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

Head to head
About

Learn SQL

Master SQL and database fundamentals with interactive lessons and AI-powered support. Practice with a live database and real-time query execution. Offers a free core curriculum and advanced features via subscription.

Highlights
  • AI-powered lessons
  • Real-time query execution
  • Built-in live database
  • Interactive SQL editor
  • Progress tracking
  • Notebook feature
  • Certificates of completion (Pro)
Features
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SQL Academy: Learn with AI is the ultimate mobile app for mastering SQL and database fundamentals. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer, this app offers a guided, interactive, and hands-on way to learn SQL. Structured Query Language (SQL) is the foundation of modern data systems. SQL Academy makes learning practical and enjoyable with real-time query execution, a built-in live database, personalized lessons, and smart AI-powered support. You can start learning the basics for free, including lessons on SELECT statements, filtering, ordering, and table manipulation. The app includes a free interactive SQL editor, notebook feature, and core curriculum to help you begin your journey. Some advanced features such as AI-generated SQL code, smart query assistance, real-time SQL challenges, and certificates of completion are available only with a Pro subscription. These Pro-only features are clearly marked within the app and can be unlocked with a subscription. The AI tutor explains complex concepts like JOINs, subqueries, and indexing in simple terms. When you make mistakes, it helps you understand why and how to fix them. You can also save your favorite queries, track your learning progress, and revisit key concepts using the built-in notebook and query library. From basic commands to advanced performance tuning, SQL Academy offers a complete learning experience. Whether you want to build dashboards, analyze data, or improve your development skills, this app has everything you need. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy Term of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy

About

Chess with Pip

Learn chess with a patient, AI-powered coach who guides you from basic moves to advanced strategy. Enjoy unlimited lessons, puzzles, and game reviews, all completely free and offline.

Highlights
  • Guided chess lessons
  • Opening strategy explanations
  • Tactics puzzles
  • Play against AI bots
  • Move-by-move coaching
  • Full game reviews
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Chess with Pip is the friendliest way to actually get good at chess — a patient coach named Pip in your pocket, from your very first moves to sharp tactics and endgames. Everything is free. Every lesson, every puzzle, every bot, every game review — nothing is locked, and nothing ever will be. LEARN WITH A COACH • A guided journey from "how the pieces move" to real strategy • Pip explains every idea right on the board, with arrows and highlights • Bite-sized lessons you can finish in a few minutes OPENINGS, TAUGHT — NOT MEMORIZED • 100+ openings for White and Black, each with the plan behind the moves • Drill real lines and learn why they work • From the Italian and Ruy Lopez to the Sicilian, Caro-Kann, gambits and more 130,000+ PUZZLES • Rated tactics training that meets you at your level • Learn each motif first — forks, pins, skewers, deflection and more — then drill it • Puzzle Rush, streaks, and a daily puzzle PLAY AND IMPROVE • Play bots from gentle beginner to grandmaster strength • Get coached move by move as you play • Full game review afterward: your accuracy, your mistakes, and the better move — explained ENDGAMES & MORE • Practical endgames that actually come up in your games • Scan a real board with your camera to analyze the position • Works 100% offline — no account, no internet required NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO PAYWALL. Chess with Pip collects nothing and stays free for everyone. If it's helped you, you can leave a tip to support development and wear a supporter badge — but that's entirely optional. Made with love for chess.

Screenshots

Learn SQL4 screens
Chess with Pip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess with Pip at none against Learn SQL's shown. Chess with Pip also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Learn SQL's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Learn SQL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chess with Pip sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Learn SQL against 5.0 for Chess with Pip. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn SQL ships an update every 3 weeks, Chess with Pip every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Learn SQL versus Chess with Pip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn SQLChess with Pip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEHMET CANKER (TR)Robert Erwin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Learn SQL

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$19.90
3 purchases

Chess with Pip

One-time3
  • Full Coach - Friend$1.99
  • Supporter$4.99
  • Patron$9.99

Questions

Is Learn SQL free?
Learn SQL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess with Pip free?
Chess with Pip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn SQL or Chess with Pip?
Learn SQL and Chess with Pip are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Learn SQL or Chess with Pip have ads?
Learn SQL shows ads; Chess with Pip does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn SQL or Chess with Pip?
Learn SQL ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chess with Pip every 8 days. Most recently, Learn SQL was updated on October 3, 2026 and Chess with Pip on October 6, 2026.

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