Comparison

myTextViewer vs SQLite

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

Head to head
About

myTextViewer

Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

Highlights
  • Open unsupported text file formats
  • Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Fast in-file search with live count
  • File library on home screen
  • Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
  • Smart encoding and large file support
  • 100% on-device privacy
Features
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Open any text, source code, config, or log file on your iPhone or iPad in seconds — even when iOS Mail or the Files app says the format is unsupported. Whether someone just emailed you a server .log, a .yaml deployment config, a .cfg or .ini file, or a Python/JSON script, myTextViewer opens it cleanly with offline syntax highlighting, line numbers, and instant in-file search. No accounts. No cloud uploads. And zero ads while you are reading a file. WHY DEVELOPERS, SYSADMINS & POWER USERS KEEP IT INSTALLED • Opens Anything Text-Based — Unknown or non-standard file extensions (.log, .cfg, .conf, .diag, .env, .ini, .dat, .sql, .md, .toml, and more) open directly as readable text instead of hitting an "unsupported file" dead end. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting — Automatic syntax coloring for Python, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Shell scripts, SQL, and more. Use the toolbar menu (‹/›) to switch languages or view as Plain Text, remembered automatically per file extension. • Fast In-File Search — Jump straight to the error or config key you need with live match counting ("3 of 12") and next/previous navigation. • Your File Library on the Home Screen — Every file you open is saved to your searchable home screen library so you can reopen it anytime with a single tap, or tap "+" to import files directly from the Files app. • Comfortable Reading Anywhere — Switch between Light, Dark, and System appearance in place without losing your scroll position. Toggle line numbers and pinch-to-zoom with a tap. • Smart Encoding & Large File Support — Cleanly reads UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed logs, Windows-1252, and multi-megabyte log files without garbled characters or freezes. • 100% On-Device Privacy — Your files never leave your device. Decoding, syntax highlighting, and search run entirely locally on your iPhone or iPad. TWO EASY WAYS TO OPEN A FILE 1. From Mail, Files, Slack, or Messages: Tap Share on any attachment or file and choose myTextViewer. It opens right away and stays in your library for next time. 2. Directly Inside myTextViewer: Tap "+" in the top-right corner of the home screen to pick and open any file from your device or iCloud Drive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SQLite

Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.

Highlights
  • Graphical SQLite database management
  • Advanced SQL query execution
  • Table and row creation
  • Copy, paste, and share data
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Offline access
Features
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SQLite-Pro is a professional SQLite database manager which allows you to graphically open and manage SQLite database files on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. The app combines the power and flexibility of SQLite with an intuitive graphical interface for tapping to view all tables and rows. You can also tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately. You can create a new table easily with the Create Table panel, and add new rows with the Add Row panel. You can also tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share. The app also automatically formats SQLite query results to fit each column perfectly for thousands of rows in a few seconds. An innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use SQLite database app. This is the solution that SQLite-Pro delivers for you today. Features: - Opens all SQLite database files - View and manage multiple SQLite database files from the iCloud drive - Tap on a table name to view the table - Tap on a column title to sort by the column - Tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately - Create a new table with the Create Table panel or create SQL command - Add a new row with the Add Row panel or insert SQL command - Tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share - Built-in iCloud integration for automatically synchronizing SQLite database files - Automatically formats SQL query results to fit each column perfectly - E-mail any SQLite database file instantly - Works anywhere online or offline - Works with all international text SQLite-Pro runs on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your Account Settings. Terms of Service: http://impactfinancials.com/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: http://impactfinancials.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

myTextViewer4 screens
SQLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTextViewer at 53% against SQLite's 0%. myTextViewer also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SQLite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). 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. SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQLite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, SQLite every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myTextViewer versus SQLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerSQLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (159 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings159 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyImpact Financials, Inc.

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings159 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

SQLite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to open files from Files app
  • JSON files display blank
  • XML files not rendering properly
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
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  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

SQLite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLite

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite free?
SQLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or SQLite?
myTextViewer is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while SQLite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or SQLite have ads?
myTextViewer shows ads; SQLite does not.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or SQLite?
myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, and SQLite every 4 days. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and SQLite on November 11, 2026.

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