Comparison

SQLearn 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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About

SQLearn

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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

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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

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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQLearn at none against Learn SQL's 1. Learn SQL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Learn SQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
SQLearn versus Learn SQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLearnLearn SQL
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlorian ZielaskoCentum Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SQLearn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn SQL

One-time1
  • Support SQL Case Files$5.00

Questions

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

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