Comparison

SQLiteFlow vs SQLite Mobile 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 Mobile Client

Manage SQLite databases with a clean iOS interface. Add, edit, and delete records, browse and filter data, and export to various formats. Integrates with AI tools and offers chart generation.

Highlights
  • Add, edit, delete records
  • Browse, filter, sort data
  • Export data to CSV, HTML, Excel
  • Import CSV, MSAccess, DBF
  • View ER Diagrams
  • AI integration (OpenAI, Ollama)
Features
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DB Compass for SQLite allows you to access your SQLite databases. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES (with in-app purchase): • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Table data: browse, filter, sort, and quick search on fetched data • Assisted table creation • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Export data grid to CSV, HTML, Excel, MSAccess(XML) and SQLite format • Import CSV, MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) or DBF tables • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • A.I. integration (OpenAI & Ollama) • Siri-Shortcuts actions • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLiteFlow4 screens
SQLite Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

SQLiteFlow and SQLite Mobile Client both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 49) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SQLiteFlow against 4.4 for SQLite Mobile Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of SQLiteFlow's written reviews are positive against 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SQLiteFlow versus SQLite Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLiteFlowSQLite Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (49 ratings) — better4.4 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49196 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#181#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨亮 贾Filippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLiteFlow

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

SQLite Mobile Client

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.1%

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
1 purchases

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLiteFlow is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.
Do SQLiteFlow or SQLite Mobile Client have ads?
Neither SQLiteFlow nor SQLite Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on September 24, 2026 and SQLite Mobile Client on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLiteFlow or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLiteFlow currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and SQLite Mobile Client at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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