MongoLime vs TablePlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MongoLime
A mobile client for managing MongoDB databases, offering efficient collection and document editing, versatile query capabilities, and secure connection options. It supports various MongoDB versions and cloud providers, with robust data export and diagnostic features.
- Collection and database management
- User-friendly document editor
- Aggregate queries and Indexes management
- Secure SSH Tunnel and SSL support
- Robust authentication
- Data export to JSON and ZIP
- Diagnostic information
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MongoLime is a modern, cutting-edge application meticulously crafted by and for developers. As an essential mobile tool designed for MongoDB interactions, we incorporate detailed attention to usability and efficiency for a superb user experience. Highlighted Features: - Efficient collection and database management. - User-friendly document editor. - Versatile aggregate queries and Indexes management. - Secure built-in SSH Tunnel and SSL support. - Robust authentication routes (SCRAM, X.509 with Client Certificate, and AWS IAM). - Handy data export to JSON and ZIP. - Comprehensive diagnostic information (collections and databases statistics). - Supported Replica Sets, Sharded Clusters, and Load Balanced servers. - Reliable Passcode, and Face ID protection mechanisms. - Convenient Connections Import & Export. Recent Enhancements (v2.4.0): - SSH tunnel reworked: private key authentication works with modern OpenSSH servers, plus ed25519, ECDSA and PuTTY (.ppk) key support. - Verified compatibility with MongoDB 8. - Precise number handling: doubles and large int64 values keep their exact type and precision. - Clear "Connection lost" indication when the server stops responding. - Numerous fixes across document saving, database export, aggregation and connection import. MongoDB Versions Supported: MongoDB 3.6 or above (up to 8.x) Cloud Providers Supported: MongoDB Atlas, Amazon DocumentDB, Azure Cosmos DB, and others. For support and assistance, use the in-app Support page — we respond to every request.
TablePlus
Manage databases efficiently on iOS with a user-friendly interface and robust features. Supports multiple drivers, secure connections, direct data editing, advanced filtering, and smart query editing.
- Multiple database drivers
- Secure SSH tunneling and TLS
- Direct data and structure editing
- Advanced data filtering
- Smart query editor
- Export data via email/AirDrop
- Multi-database support
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Description: With a simple design and powerful features, TablePlus makes database management easier, faster & more efficient on your iOS devices. - Multiple drivers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cassandra, Cockroach, Redis... - Database security at its best: SSH tunneling, TLS encrypt end-to-end. - Edit data rows, table structure, or query results directly with just a touch, review generated SQL before submitting. - Quickly see the records you need using multiple advanced filters. - Easily export data and send it directly via email, AirDrop... - Working with multiple databases or connections at the same time. - A smart query editor with code highlighter and auto-completion. Privacy Policy: https://tableplus.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tableplus.com/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against MongoLime's $9.99. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). MongoLime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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
TablePlus is free to download; MongoLime costs $9.99 up front. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MongoLime asks for nothing beyond the download.
MongoLime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MongoLime's written reviews are positive against 77% of TablePlus's.
MongoLime ships an update every 4 months, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MongoLime | TablePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better | 4.4 (78 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better | 76.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #76 | #59 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobibean, LLC | TablePlus Inc |
Customer experience
MongoLime
TablePlus
User reviews
MongoLime
From 65 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and access
- 🚀 Fast and efficient on the go
- 💡 Great for solo developers
- 👍 Connects easily to MongoDB
- 👍 Better than Compass
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lacks bulk delete/edit
- 🐛 No SSH documentation
- 🐛 Cannot create indexes
- 🐛 Does not display file collections
- 🐛 Expensive for some users
TablePlus
From 78 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast query execution
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 💻 Seamless desktop integration
- 🌟 Best SQL client available
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Some features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stability
- 📱 Not ideal for iPhone landscape
- 💸 Subscription cost steep
Bugs and requests
MongoLime
Reported bugs
16 issues- Cannot create indexes
- File collections not displayed
- SSH connection issues
- URL with connect over SSH not parsed
- Replica set connection via SSH tunnel not working
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- App crashes on launch (older iOS versions)
- Data structure distortion
- Connection hidden behind header on iPhone X
- Tap detection offset on iPhone X
- App crashes on startup on iPhone XS Max
- Does not start on iPhone Xs Max
- SSH auth via PEM key issues
- Display issues with large number of collections
- Does not pull every doc when looking at a collection
- Connection issues with Mongo Atlas
- SSH geht nicht
Requested features
18 requests- Bulk delete and edit functionality
- Mongosh feature
- More options and better design
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
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- Ability to view and edit file collections
- Shell access
- Import JSON or CSV files
- Scheduled backup feature with local notification
- Aggregation capability
- Chinese language support
- Fix display issues on iPhone X
- Fix connection issues on iPhone XS Max
- Fix launch issues on iOS 12
- Fix SSH URL parsing
- Fix replica set connection via SSH tunnel
- Support for MongoDB v2.4
- Add more features
TablePlus
Reported bugs
14 issues- Crashes when opening tables
- App crashes on iOS 18.7.2
- Cannot edit data after update
- Does not work on iPad
- Cannot visualize all procedures in MariaDB
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- Scrollbars hinder visualization
- MongoDB connection errors
- Cannot copy MongoDB connection string
- Cannot create databases
- SQLite import fails
- Local SQLite connection fails
- Editing rows seems broken (TAB key, saving records)
- Night mode UI not good
- App broken on SE (4-inch iPhone)
Requested features
25 requests- Add Oracle support
- Add Vertica support
- Add PocketBase support
- Add Snowflake support
- Add Redis cluster support
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- Add MariaDB support
- Add MongoDB support
- Add table cloning function
- Add export to Excel
- Add ability to save queries with templates
- Add synchronization with desktop client
- Add support for 4-inch iPhones
- Add Chinese language support
- Add dark mode
- Add one-time purchase option
- Add ability to select multiple schemas
- Show linked servers
- Remember open tabs and content
- Add bracket highlighting
- Improve keyword/function highlighting
- Auto-indent new lines
- Option to remove right-hand pane
- Allow copying data from result window
- Create new table with CSV import
- Translate to Spanish
In-app purchases
MongoLime
No in-app purchases
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
