Comparison

BI Data Hero vs Learn SQL

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

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BI Data Hero

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BI Data Hero is a story-driven Power BI mastery test set in the realm of Veridium. 700+ challenges across five regions, every one verified against Microsoft Learn. ALETHEIA'S TOUR — FREE Start with a 10-challenge introduction by the narrator Aletheia. Meet all five region mentors, sample each discipline, then pick your first realm. No purchase required. FIVE REGIONS, FIVE DISCIPLINES • Shaping Rivers — Tame raw data with Power Query • Model Groves — Build data models and relationships • Measure Peaks — Master DAX formulas and calculations • Sight Towers — Create impactful visualisations • Governance Citadel — Govern the Power BI Service HOW IT WORKS Each region has 8 chapters with around 20 encounters per chapter. Your NPC guides — Maren, Callum, Fen, Lyra, Aelind, Torren, Seren, Idris, Kael and Renna — challenge you through story-driven dialogue and interactive encounters. Every answer links to official Microsoft Learn documentation. CHALLENGE TYPES Not just multiple choice. Fill-in-the-blank code, sequence builders, formula builders, decision trees, memory matches, rapid-fire rounds, error identification and more. CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE Region intro cutscenes, chapter transitions, and an original 120-track soundtrack across 6 themed radio stations. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music. GAME CENTER Global leaderboards (Total Score, Longest Streak, Chapters Cleared) and per-realm achievements. See where you rank among other Power BI practitioners. 5 MINUTES A DAY Short encounters designed for commutes, lunch breaks, evening study. Progress saves automatically. Pick up exactly where you left off. ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NEVER EXPIRES Aletheia's 10-challenge introduction is free for everyone. Unlock all 700+ challenges across all 5 regions and 40 chapters with a single €3.99 one-time purchase. No subscription. No renewals. Works offline once cutscenes are cached. Built by Power BI professionals for Power BI professionals. Every challenge verified against current Microsoft Learn documentation (March 2026). BI Data Hero is an independent educational product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Power BI, DAX, Power Query and Microsoft Fabric are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Terms of use (EULA): https://bidatahero.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://bidatahero.com/privacy-policy

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Learn SQL

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Open the case file. The evidence is in the database. Learn SQL for free through 100 authored leads and 10 complete investigations. Read the brief, inspect the schema, write a real query, and use the returned rows to prove what happened. Each lead gives you a question and a working dataset. Run your SQL, study the result, revise your approach, then verify the finding when the evidence fits. Every investigation is authored, so the clues, datasets, and conclusions belong to a complete case. WORK 100 AUTHORED LEADS Ten investigations take you from the foundations to advanced analysis: • SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT • COUNT, SUM, AVG, GROUP BY, and HAVING • INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN • Subqueries and CASE expressions • Window functions and common table expressions BUILD PRACTICAL SQL JUDGEMENT • Turn a case objective into a query • Explore tables and relationships through the schema • Read returned rows instead of guessing from syntax • Use clear feedback to correct a failed investigation • Reopen filed leads and improve your solution START WHERE YOUR SKILLS FIT New to SQL? Begin with Case 001 and learn the query desk step by step. Already comfortable with the basics? Choose a later investigation and meet a harder set of evidence. Archie, your SQL Case Guide, can offer a focused hint when you are stuck. Academy field guides explain the underlying concepts, while the Skill Map shows how each investigation builds your SQL toolkit. THE CURRICULUM STAYS FREE All 100 authored leads and the complete SQL learning route are free. There is no subscription. Start without an account, and keep your learning progress and settings on your device. Analytics can be disabled in Settings. Query verification, Archie guidance, verification links, and purchase restoration require an internet connection. An optional one-time Supporter purchase helps fund future investigations. It never limits the curriculum. Your first case is waiting.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learn SQL at 15.0 against BI Data Hero's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BI Data Hero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Learn SQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BI Data Hero versus Learn SQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBI Data HeroLearn SQL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStephane de BarbansonCentum Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BI Data Hero

Subscriptions1
  • BI Data Hero$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99
1 purchases

Learn SQL

One-time1
  • Support SQL Case Files$5.00

Questions

Is BI Data Hero free?
BI Data Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn SQL free?
Learn SQL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BI Data Hero or Learn SQL have ads?
Neither BI Data Hero nor Learn SQL shows ads.

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