Comparison

SQLiteFlow vs SQLite database client

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

Head to head
About

SQLiteFlow

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
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Two-week free trial! So you can purchase SQLiteFlow after you know you like it! SQLiteFlow is an SQLite editor for Mac & iOS which is intuitive, stable and reliable to use. It contains features as described below: Browse • Manage files. Supports add, remove, duplicate, rename folders, SQLite databases, SQL files, CSV files, etc. • Supports import database from iCloud Drive by the file picker. • Supports open external SQL files, CSV files and Filter files. • Supports open external folders. Requires iOS 13.0 or iPadOS 13.0. • Supports show recents files. Query Editor • Multi-query execution. • Syntax highlighting. • SQL auto-completion. • Format query. Data Editor • View, edit or add table data. • Multiple cells/rows/columns selection. • View table data with a convenient filter. • Sort records by tapping on column title. • Edit blob data as hex or show it as preview if possible. Alter Table • View, edit or add table fields, indexes, foreign keys, checks. • View triggers. • View DDL. Table List • Supports display each table's name and records count. Connect • Supports let SQLiteFlow(macOS) connect databases in this app. One use case is that you can debug query performance issue on your iPhone or iPad directly through your Mac. Drag and Drop • Supports drag and drop to import or export SQLite databases and SQL files in iPad. Database Statistics • Supports show records count of each table. • Supports show total size of each table • Supports show size of each table's content. • Supports show size of each table's index. This feature may help you get more insight about your SQLite databases' data storage information, which may let you see if there're any chances to let SQLite working in a more effective way in your device. ER Diagram • Supports display ER diagram. • Supports toggle field type hide or show. • Supports Relationship Guessing. • Supports copy as Mermaid markdown. Database Diff • Supports generate SQL text that can let you transform a database content into another. • Supports show a summary of the differences between two databases. Import • Supports import CSV data. • Supports import JSON data. Export • In Data Editor or Query Results, supports export data to CSV, JSON, Markdown or List. • In Data Editor, supports export data to Insert Statement or Update Statement if possible. Multiple Windows • Supports multiple windows for iPadOS 13 or later. Dark Mode • Supports dark mode. visionOS • Supports visionOS. Shortcuts • Supports "Run Query" action. • Supports "Import CSV" action. • Supports "Import JSON" action. Create Function • Supports create scalar function using a simple JavaScript routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SQLite database client

A premium client for managing SQLite and core data databases. Offers intelligent SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for an optimal user experience. Execute multiple queries and access database navigation with ease.

Highlights
  • Intellisense/SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting with customizable themes
  • Tabbed interface for optimal user experience
  • Context-aware database tree navigation
  • Query history
  • Execute multiple queries simultaneously
Features
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SQLite client is a premium database client and management tool for SQLite & core data databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + Query history + The ability to execute multiple queries at one and view the result sets. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

SQLiteFlow4 screens
SQLite database client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQLiteFlow at 4.5 against SQLite database client's 3.0. SQLiteFlow also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 2) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SQLite database client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLiteFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLiteFlow has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of SQLiteFlow's written reviews are positive against 50% of SQLite database client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, SQLite database client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SQLiteFlow versus SQLite database client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLiteFlowSQLite database client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (49 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨亮 贾Hankinsoft Development Inc

Customer experience

SQLiteFlow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%

SQLite database client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SQLiteFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Pay-As-You-Go$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-week TrialFree
  • Lifetime License$39.99
2 purchases

SQLite database client

Subscriptions2
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLite database client free?
SQLite database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or SQLite database client?
SQLiteFlow is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLite database client averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SQLiteFlow or SQLite database client have ads?
Neither SQLiteFlow nor SQLite database client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or SQLite database client?
SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and SQLite database client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on September 24, 2026 and SQLite database client on September 16, 2026.

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