# SQL Practice vs Termiux

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Practice at 86% against Termiux's 15%. SQL Practice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (137 vs 2). Termiux's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termiux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Practice has 137 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of SQL Practice's written reviews are positive against 15% of Termiux's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SQL Practice ships an update every 6 months, Termiux every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Practice | Termiux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #101 | **#29** |
| Size | 48 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marton Greber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748728717) | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Practice

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

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #108 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 |


### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #55 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

**Highlights:** Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh, Native command execution, Virtual keyboard with keybind support, AI command generator, Customizable themes and fonts, Local shell environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Practice free?

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

### Is Termiux free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQL Practice or Termiux?

Termiux is rated higher. SQL Practice averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Termiux averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SQL Practice or Termiux have ads?

Neither SQL Practice nor Termiux shows ads.

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

SQL Practice ships an update every 6 months, and Termiux every 6 days. Most recently, SQL Practice was updated on October 11, 2026 and Termiux on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SQL Practice or Termiux?

SQL Practice currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Termiux at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*