# SQLiteFlow vs Secure Terminal

SQLiteFlow and Secure Terminal both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's. Secure Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). SQLiteFlow's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SQLiteFlow against 4.5 for Secure Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of SQLiteFlow's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLiteFlow | Secure Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008/reviews) | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晨亮 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241218574) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLiteFlow

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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 |


### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** SSH & Telnet connection, Password & key authentication, SFTP file transfer, xterm-256color emulation, Key generation, Port forwarding, Customizable terminal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLiteFlow free?

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

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or Secure Terminal?

SQLiteFlow and Secure Terminal are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49 and 61 ratings respectively.

### Do SQLiteFlow or Secure Terminal have ads?

Neither SQLiteFlow nor Secure Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or Secure Terminal?

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on October 2, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 3, 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.*