Comparison

SQLearn vs Verbum Daily Etymology

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

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About

SQLearn

Features
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SQLearn teaches SQL the way it actually works — by writing and running queries LEARN Structured lessons cover everything from basic SELECT statements to JOINs, aggregations, window functions, CTEs, and transactions. Lessons end with a short quiz and a direct shortcut into the Playground so you can try what you just learned. PLAYGROUND A SQL editor with syntax highlighting and a keyword toolbar built for iPhone. Write any query, pick a schema, and run it — results appear instantly. Choose from built-in schemas or create your own with custom seed data. EXERCISES Guided tasks built around database schemas. Write your solution, run it, and compare it against the expected result. Stuck? Reveal the model answer and see exactly where your query differed. WHO IS THIS FOR? – Beginners learning SQL from scratch – Anyone who want to refresh or deepen their SQL skills TECHNICAL – Built-in SQLite engine, no dependencies, fully offline – Syntax highlighting and keyword toolbar in the editor – Schema viewer with table structure on demand – Supports iOS 17 and later

About

Verbum Daily Etymology

Explore the fascinating origins and historical journeys of words with daily etymology lessons. Uncover the cultural influences behind everyday language through interactive cards and timelines. Discover related words and track your learning progress.

Highlights
  • Daily word etymology cards
  • Interactive historical timelines
  • Discover word families
  • Favorite and revisit words
  • Widgets for home and lock screen
  • Daily learning notifications
  • Streak counter
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Every word has a story. Language is a living record of every culture that shaped it. Greek philosophers, Roman lawyers, Viking raiders, French nobles, Saxon farmers- they all left fingerprints on the words you use every day. Verbum presents those fingerprints in a beautiful, interactive app. Each day, one word. Its definition, origin, and amazing history of how it traveled through time to reach you, from Proto-Indo-European roots spoken five thousand years ago to modern English. Flip the card to go deeper: a timeline tracing every language the word passed through, the remarkable facts most etymologies skip, and the family of English words that grew from the same ancient root. You'll never look at language the same way again. Features: - Beautiful daily word card with full etymology - Timeline tracing every language and culture the word passed through - Discover the family of words sharing the same root - Star your favorites and return to them anytime - Go through words by date or shuffle though them to keep learning - Small, medium, and lock screen widgets - Daily notifications, set to your preferred time - Streak counter to track your daily habit - Share words that stop you in your tracks Verbum Pro unlocks every future word for $0.99/month, billed monthly, auto-renewing. Terms of Use apply and are available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SQLearn4 screens
Verbum Daily Etymology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQLearn at none against Verbum Daily Etymology's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Verbum Daily Etymology sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SQLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SQLearn versus Verbum Daily Etymology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLearnVerbum Daily Etymology
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.2 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian ZielaskoBENJAMIN MORRIS BRENT

In-app purchases

None

SQLearn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Verbum Daily Etymology

Subscriptions1
  • Verbum Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SQLearn free?
SQLearn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verbum Daily Etymology free?
Verbum Daily Etymology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQLearn or Verbum Daily Etymology have ads?
Neither SQLearn nor Verbum Daily Etymology shows ads.

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