Comparison

SQLearn vs SQLPrep

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

Head to head
About

SQLearn

Features
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SQLearn teaches SQL the way it actually works โ€” 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 โ€” 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? โ€“ Beginners learning SQL from scratch โ€“ Anyone who want to refresh or deepen their SQL skills TECHNICAL โ€“ Built-in SQLite engine, no dependencies, fully offline โ€“ Syntax highlighting and keyword toolbar in the editor โ€“ Schema viewer with table structure on demand โ€“ Supports iOS 17 and later

About

SQLPrep

Features
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SQLPrep helps data analyst candidates practice SQL in the minutes between real responsibilities. Work through daily multiple-choice drills, then write real queries against bundled SQLite databases. Every exercise runs locally on your device, so practice is fast, private, and available without an account or internet connection. What you can practice: - SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT - Aggregate functions, GROUP BY, and HAVING - JOIN basics and advanced JOIN patterns - Subqueries, CASE, and NULL handling - Window functions - Mixed interview-style SQL problems SQLPrep is built for focused interview preparation. It avoids streak pressure, mascots, ads, subscriptions, and account setup. Instead, you get a local practice log, chapter accuracy percentages, structured query diagnostics, and a clean dark interface designed for serious study. Free practice includes Chapter 1, the first 5 SQLite exercises, and a daily quiz allowance. Unlock Full Practice Library is a one-time purchase that unlocks the full local bank: 200 interview questions and 60 SQLite exercises. No subscription. Download SQLPrep and run your first real query in under a minute โ€” no account, no internet required.

Screenshots

SQLearn4 screens
SQLPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQLearn at none against SQLPrep's 1. SQLPrep's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SQLPrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SQLearn versus SQLPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLearnSQLPrep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian ZielaskoCHENG QIAO

In-app purchases

None

SQLearn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLPrep

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Practice Library$12.99

Questions

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

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