# SQLiteFlow vs SQL Recipes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Recipes at 91% against SQLiteFlow's 51%. SQL Recipes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). SQLiteFlow's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of SQLiteFlow's written reviews are positive against 91% of SQL Recipes's.

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, SQL Recipes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLiteFlow | SQL Recipes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008/reviews) | **[4.9 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes/id1442737262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晨亮 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241218574) | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLiteFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

An intuitive and reliable SQLite editor for Mac and iOS. Manage files, query databases with advanced features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and edit table data. Visualize database structure with ER diagrams and compare databases with diff tools.

**Highlights:** File management (add, remove, rename), Advanced SQL query editor, Data viewing and editing, Table structure alteration, ER diagram visualization, Database comparison (diff), CSV and JSON import/export

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| 2-week Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $39.99 | one-time |


### SQL Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes/id1442737262)

Access over 150 tested SQL code samples for common queries and commands. This app provides ready-to-use solutions for various SQL tasks, saving you time searching online. It's ideal for learning, exam preparation, or quick developer reference.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL query and command examples, Tested code samples from books and internet, Offline access to all examples, Quick search by code or topic, Print and share code examples, Cross-platform iOS and macOS support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Оperations with example | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the paid topics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version – Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLiteFlow free?

SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQL Recipes free?

SQL Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or SQL Recipes?

SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQL Recipes averages 4.9 from 109 ratings.

### Do SQLiteFlow or SQL Recipes have ads?

Neither SQLiteFlow nor SQL Recipes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or SQL Recipes?

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and SQL Recipes every 2 months. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on October 2, 2026 and SQL Recipes on October 5, 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.*