# myTextViewer vs SQLite

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.

Both are free to download. SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | myTextViewer | SQLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Impact Financials, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289509752) |

## What reviewers say

### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


### SQLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*