Comparison

SQLPrep vs Learn SQL

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

Head to head
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 — no account, no internet required.

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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.

Screenshots

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Learn SQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

SQLPrep and Learn SQL are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SQLPrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn SQL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SQLPrep versus Learn SQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLPrepLearn SQL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCHENG QIAOCentum Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLPrep

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Practice Library$12.99
1 purchases

Learn SQL

One-time1
  • Support SQL Case Files$5.00

Questions

Is SQLPrep free?
SQLPrep 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 SQLPrep or Learn SQL have ads?
Neither SQLPrep nor Learn SQL shows ads.

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