SQLearn vs Learn SQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SQLearn
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SQLearn teaches SQL the way it actually works β 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 β 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? β Beginners learning SQL from scratch β Anyone who want to refresh or deepen their SQL skills TECHNICAL β Built-in SQLite engine, no dependencies, fully offline β Syntax highlighting and keyword toolbar in the editor β Schema viewer with table structure on demand β Supports iOS 17 and later
Learn SQL
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SQL practice and study made fun. Tap tokens to build real queries. Skip the decoys, lock in clause order, and actually remember the syntax. Study with no timer, then race for three stars. Master a lesson and type it from memory. Start free. No account. Works offline. WHAT YOUβLL LEARN 7 tracks, 80+ bite-sized lessons: β’ SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT β’ JOINs, GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries β’ INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE β’ CREATE, ALTER, DROP β tables, keys, and indexes Standard SQL that transfers to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. HOW IT WORKS β’ Study β unlimited lives, no clock β’ Practice β 45 seconds, 3 lives, chase three stars β’ Type from memory β write the query yourself β’ Daily challenge + streaks β five minutes a day WHO ITβS FOR Complete beginners. Students and bootcamps. Analysts and developers who want the syntax back in their fingers before an interview. WHY SQL LAB No textbook wall of text. No monthly subscription. SQL Lab is a query puzzle you can finish on the bus β and it sticks. Free: first 8 SELECT lessons and 3 practice runs a day. Pro: all 7 tracks, unlimited practice, and type-from-memory. One purchase, yours forever. Privacy Policy: https://lukeacoleman.dev/privacy/ Support: https://lukeacoleman.dev/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQLearn at none against Learn SQL's 1. Learn SQL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Learn SQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SQLearn | Learn SQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florian Zielasko | LUKE ANDREW COLEMAN |
In-app purchases
SQLearn
No in-app purchases
Learn SQL
- SQL Lab Pro$1.99









