Comparison

SQL Mysteries vs Light Rim

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

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About

SQL Mysteries

Solve detective cases by writing real SQL queries to uncover clues hidden within databases. This game offers an interactive way to learn SQL concepts through engaging mystery scenarios, providing instant feedback on your progress.

Highlights
  • Learn SQL through mystery cases
  • Practice SELECT, WHERE, JOINs, and more
  • Instant query feedback
  • Build an evidence board
  • Track progress with detective dossier
  • Unlock full case library
Features
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SQL Mysteries: Cold Query is a detective game where every clue is hiding in a database. You play as the newest intern in Meridian Falls PD’s basement archive, solving cold cases by writing real SQL queries. Question witness lists, filter evidence logs, sort timelines, join records, and follow the data until the paperwork gives up the truth. No dry lessons. No flashcards. Just suspicious librarians, missing files, crooked alibis, and one very tired detective dummy named Archie. Features: • Learn SQL by solving playable mystery cases • Practice SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT, joins, grouping, aggregates, NULLs, and subqueries • Get instant feedback when your query catches the right clue • Build an evidence board as each case unfolds • Track XP, streaks, and skill progress in your detective dossier • Play the opening cases free, then unlock the full case library with the Season Pass If you’ve ever wanted to learn SQL without feeling like you’re trapped in a spreadsheet basement, welcome to the basement.

About

Light Rim

Features
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Light Rim — A Beautiful 3D Light Puzzle Game Guide beams of light through increasingly complex puzzles. Place mirrors to bend the light, prisms to split it into rainbows, and portals to teleport it across the grid. Light up every sprite to solve each level. Features: • 99999+ hand-crafted puzzles with smooth difficulty progression • 3D top-down view with gorgeous lighting and reflections • Mirrors, Prisms, Portals, One-Way Walls, and Color Filters • Split light into multiple beams for complex solutions • Color filters that change beam color — only matching sprites light up • Beautiful warm gold-and-purple visual style • No ads, no timers — relax and solve at your own pace How to Play: • Tap empty cells to place mirrors • Light beams bounce off mirrors at 90° • Prisms split one beam into three • Portals teleport light to a paired portal • Light up all sprites to win From simple reflections to mind-bending multi-color puzzles, Light Rim grows more beautiful with every level you solve.

Screenshots

SQL Mysteries4 screens
Light Rim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQL Mysteries at none against Light Rim's 5. SQL Mysteries also leads on ads (none vs shown). Light Rim's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Light Rim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SQL Mysteries asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SQL Mysteries versus Light Rim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL MysteriesLight Rim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB127 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew MikhaelCalm Game Studio

In-app purchases

None

SQL Mysteries

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Light Rim

One-time5
  • Beginner Gift$0.99
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Best Offer$9.99
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  • Coins 1300$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is SQL Mysteries free?
SQL Mysteries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Rim free?
Light Rim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQL Mysteries or Light Rim have ads?
Light Rim shows ads; SQL Mysteries does not.

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