What is realm and SQLite embedded database?

How Realm is different from SQLite?

SQLite can scare newbie developer by its complexity, that's why more beginners use Realm for their first Android projects. Realm can work smoothly without any additional settings, while SQLite may require a long time to choose the right configuration for the particular project.

Is SQLite an embedded database?

SQLite is an embedded, open-source, lightweight SQL database engine. The C based library is transactional, self-contained, and highly compact. It's also fairly easy to implement. It doesn't require any sort of installation or configuration, and all data is stored locally.

Is Realm based on SQLite?

Realm - Realm is a mobile database and a replacement for SQLite. Realm is not using SQLite as it's engine. Instead it has own C++ core and aims to provide a mobile-first alternative to SQLite. Realm store data in a universal, table-based format by a C++ core.

What is Realm DB used for?

Realm is a database engine designed to be used in the development of mobile applications for both Android and iOS systems. This system allows us to create relational databases in a simple way.