# SQL Practice vs ZScripter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZScripter at none against SQL Practice's 2. ZScripter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 86%). SQL Practice's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ZScripter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SQL Practice against 4.8 for ZScripter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SQL Practice's written reviews are positive against 95% of ZScripter's.

SQL Practice ships an update every 6 months, ZScripter every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Practice | ZScripter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-practice-learn-database/id6749337619/reviews) | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscripter-visual-novel-player/id6782178844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | #105 |
| Size | 48 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marton Greber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748728717) | [Connor Kulczytzky](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782178846) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Practice

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Developer Tools, #102 Top Grossing · 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 |


### ZScripter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscripter-visual-novel-player/id6782178844)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows you to play your existing visual novel games on your iPhone or iPad. It supports NScripter, ONScripter, and PONScripter compatible titles, offering a streamlined library and intuitive playback controls. Import your games via the Files app or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Plays NScripter/ONScripter/PONScripter games, Import games from Files app or .zip, Wi-Fi game upload, Organized game library, Custom metadata editing, Save file management, Intuitive tap controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Practice free?

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

### Is ZScripter free?

ZScripter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ZScripter is rated higher. SQL Practice averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while ZScripter averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.

### Do SQL Practice or ZScripter have ads?

Neither SQL Practice nor ZScripter shows ads.

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

SQL Practice ships an update every 6 months, and ZScripter every 2 days. Most recently, SQL Practice was updated on October 19, 2026 and ZScripter on October 19, 2026.

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

SQL Practice currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and ZScripter at #105. 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.*