Comparison

SQL Mysteries vs MiauDoku

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

Head to head
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

MiauDoku

Features
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Cross the clues and find a cozy spot for every cat. MiauDoku brings together two kinds of logic puzzles: Cat Corner, where you arrange cats in a home around their individual needs, and a classic mode built around rows, columns, and colorful regions. CAT CORNER — 20 LEVELS Each cat has its own clues. Some need a sunny spot or a cushion; others want to sit beside a companion, have an exact number of neighbors, or stay in a different room. Find a place for every cat while following the room counts and working around the furniture. • Combine clues about cats, rooms, and counts • Work through home layouts with progressively challenging puzzles • Place and move cats freely while you test an idea • Tap Check arrangement when every cat has a place • A fully checked incorrect arrangement costs one life; moving cats does not • Enlarge clue cards for easier reading • Use hints, undo, restart, and resume your game CLASSIC MODE Place exactly one cat in every row, column, and colored region. Cats cannot touch, even diagonally. • 120 levels with varied board sizes • Relaxed and Time Attack modes • Daily challenge and play streak • Weekly leaderboard with locally simulated participants • Hints, reveals, and extra lives ENGLISH AND PORTUGUÊS (BRASIL) Choose English or Português (Brasil) in Settings. Changing languages keeps your saved progress on the device. YOUR PROGRESS STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Play without an account, cloud sync, or real-money purchases. Your progress is saved locally. Puzzles work offline; ads depend on an internet connection and availability.

Screenshots

SQL Mysteries4 screens
MiauDoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiauDoku at none against SQL Mysteries's 1. MiauDoku also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). SQL Mysteries's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. SQL Mysteries sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MiauDoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Mysteries ships an update every 6 weeks, MiauDoku every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SQL Mysteries versus MiauDoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL MysteriesMiauDoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew MikhaelMardem Mesquita

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQL Mysteries

One-time1
  • Season Pass$5.99
None

MiauDoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Mysteries free?
SQL Mysteries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiauDoku free?
MiauDoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQL Mysteries or MiauDoku have ads?
MiauDoku shows ads; SQL Mysteries does not.
Which is updated more often, SQL Mysteries or MiauDoku?
SQL Mysteries ships an update every 6 weeks, and MiauDoku every 10 days. Most recently, SQL Mysteries was updated on October 24, 2026 and MiauDoku on October 24, 2026.

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