# SQLiteFlow vs TablePlus

SQLiteFlow and TablePlus both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.4 for TablePlus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of SQLiteFlow's written reviews are positive against 77% of TablePlus's.

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLiteFlow | TablePlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008/reviews)** | [4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | #209 |
| Size | 12 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晨亮 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241218574) | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLiteFlow

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #192 Top Free · 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 |


### TablePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage databases efficiently on iOS with a user-friendly interface and robust features. Supports multiple drivers, secure connections, direct data editing, advanced filtering, and smart query editing.

**Highlights:** Multiple database drivers, Secure SSH tunneling and TLS, Direct data and structure editing, Advanced data filtering, Smart query editor, Export data via email/AirDrop, Multi-database support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLiteFlow free?

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

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or TablePlus?

SQLiteFlow is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while TablePlus averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.

### Do SQLiteFlow or TablePlus have ads?

Neither SQLiteFlow nor TablePlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or TablePlus?

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and TablePlus weekly. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on September 24, 2026 and TablePlus on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SQLiteFlow or TablePlus?

SQLiteFlow currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and TablePlus at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*