# RegExpress vs SQL Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Practice at 85% against RegExpress's 0%. SQL Practice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). RegExpress's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RegExpress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SQL Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RegExpress ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Practice every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RegExpress | SQL Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nevv Atlantis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785977795) | [Marton Greber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748728717) |

## What reviewers say

### RegExpress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regexpress/id6745237099)

This app is a comprehensive tool for building, testing, and debugging regular expressions. It offers real-time matching, syntax highlighting, and supports multiple regex flavors. Learn and practice with tutorials, puzzles, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time regex matching, Support for 5 regex flavors, Step-by-step regex debugger, Pattern Library for saving patterns, Learning tutorials and daily puzzles, iCloud sync for Pro users, Universal app for iOS and Mac

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| RegExpress Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip5 | $4.99 | one-time |


### SQL Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #93 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Master SQL with short, daily interactive sessions. Practice real-world queries and datasets on your phone to build confidence for career changes, professional development, or technical interviews. Learn database concepts and advanced techniques at your own pace.

**Highlights:** 15-minute daily learning sessions, Interactive exercises with real-world datasets, Progressive curriculum from beginner to advanced, Instant feedback and mistake analysis, Gamified progress tracking (streaks, XP, achievements), Master SELECT, JOINs, aggregations, and subqueries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RegExpress free?

RegExpress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQL Practice free?

SQL Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RegExpress or SQL Practice have ads?

Neither RegExpress nor SQL Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RegExpress or SQL Practice?

RegExpress ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQL Practice every 6 months. Most recently, RegExpress was updated on September 11, 2026 and SQL Practice on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*