# SQLiteFlow vs SQL Recipes Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Recipes Pro at 100% against SQLiteFlow's 51%. SQL Recipes Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). SQLiteFlow's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SQLiteFlow is free to download; SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 up front. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLiteFlow has 49 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's.

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLiteFlow | SQL Recipes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#96** |
| Size | 12 MB | 5 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:** #129 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #196 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 |


### SQL Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn SQL syntax with over 150 tested code examples for common queries and commands. Find ready-to-use solutions for database tasks, perfect for exam prep or interviews. Access all examples offline and search quickly by code or topic.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL code examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation, Cross-platform (iOS/macOS), Tested code recipes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLiteFlow free?

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

### Is SQL Recipes Pro free?

SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

SQL Recipes Pro is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQL Recipes Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SQLiteFlow or SQL Recipes Pro have ads?

Neither SQLiteFlow nor SQL Recipes Pro shows ads.

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

SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQL Recipes Pro on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SQLiteFlow or SQL Recipes Pro?

SQLiteFlow currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and SQL Recipes Pro at #96. 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.*