IronDom vs SQL Mysteries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IronDom
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Defend the skies. Protect your city. Become the Commander. IronDom: Sky Shield is a fast-paced arcade missile defense game. Enemy missiles are raining down — tap to launch interceptors, create chain-reaction explosions, and keep your cities alive. 10 ESCALATING LEVELS Rise through the ranks from Rookie to Commander. Each level brings faster, smarter, and deadlier threats. Survive boss waves at levels 5, 9, and 10. 9 ENEMY TYPES Ballistic — fast, straight-line threats Guided — hunts your cities intelligently Cluster — splits on destruction Stealth — near-invisible camouflage Hypersonic — blink-and-miss speed Drone — unpredictable sine-wave movement Zigzag — snaps direction without warning Armored — survives one hit Splitter — auto-divides mid-flight 4 INTERCEPTOR SYSTEMS Choose your weapon — Tamir, Arrow III, PAC-3 Patriot, or David's Sling. Each has unique speed and blast radius for different playstyles. 5 STRATEGIC POWER-UPS Shield — dome protection for your cities EMP — instant screen-clear Laser — auto-targeting beam Slow-Mo — halve all missile speeds Double Score — 2x points for 10 seconds COMBO SCORING Chain multiple kills in one explosion for massive bonus points. Perfect a level without taking damage for extra rewards. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE 6 background themes, 3 missile color palettes, toggleable sound & music.
SQL Mysteries
Solve detective cases by writing real SQL queries to uncover clues hidden within databases. This game offers an interactive way to learn SQL concepts through engaging mystery scenarios, providing instant feedback on your progress.
- Learn SQL through mystery cases
- Practice SELECT, WHERE, JOINs, and more
- Instant query feedback
- Build an evidence board
- Track progress with detective dossier
- Unlock full case library
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SQL Mysteries: Cold Query is a detective game where every clue is hiding in a database. You play as the newest intern in Meridian Falls PD’s basement archive, solving cold cases by writing real SQL queries. Question witness lists, filter evidence logs, sort timelines, join records, and follow the data until the paperwork gives up the truth. No dry lessons. No flashcards. Just suspicious librarians, missing files, crooked alibis, and one very tired detective dummy named Archie. Features: • Learn SQL by solving playable mystery cases • Practice SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT, joins, grouping, aggregates, NULLs, and subqueries • Get instant feedback when your query catches the right clue • Build an evidence board as each case unfolds • Track XP, streaks, and skill progress in your detective dossier • Play the opening cases free, then unlock the full case library with the Season Pass If you’ve ever wanted to learn SQL without feeling like you’re trapped in a spreadsheet basement, welcome to the basement.
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Verdict
IronDom and SQL Mysteries are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | IronDom | SQL Mysteries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zuplon LLC | Andrew Mikhael |
In-app purchases
IronDom
No in-app purchases
SQL Mysteries
No in-app purchases









