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

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

Highlights
  • Open any text, code, or log file
  • Syntax highlighting for common formats
  • Line numbers display
  • Light and dark viewing themes
  • Share option integration
Features
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Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!

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

myTextViewer3 screens
SQLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTextViewer at 54% 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 update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQLite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, SQLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myTextViewer versus SQLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerSQLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (157 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyMark Lee

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings157 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative39.1%

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
Show 3 more
  • 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 157 ratings, while SQLite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or SQLite have ads?
Neither myTextViewer nor SQLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or SQLite?
myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and SQLite every 4 days. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on September 25, 2026 and SQLite on September 20, 2026.

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