Comparison

SQLiteFlow vs CodeXplore

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

CodeXplore

This app provides a simple and elegant way to view project structures and code. It allows importing Xcode projects from GitHub repositories and navigating them hierarchically. Customize themes, fonts, and paragraph settings for an optimized reading experience.

Highlights
  • Folder hierarchy visualization
  • Code viewer with highlighting
  • Customizable color theme, font, and paragraph
  • GitHub repository import via URL
  • GitHub login for repository access
  • iPad UI optimization
  • Lifetime license purchase
Features
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CodeXplore : Simple & Elegant Code Viewer ------------------------------------------------------ This app beautifully shows project structure and code. Xcode projects can be simply added via the Github repository. You can then navigate the project directory with a hierarchical browser. This will be a powerful tool to read and analyze your code. ## Features • Folder hierarchy visualization • Code viewer with highlighting • Customize color theme / font / paragraph • GitHub repository import from URL • GitHub login and access your repositories • UI Optimization for iPad • Pay once for a lifetime license

Screenshots

SQLiteFlow4 screens
CodeXplore3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLiteFlow at Free against CodeXplore's $2.99. SQLiteFlow also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 1) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). CodeXplore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SQLiteFlow is free to download; CodeXplore costs $2.99 up front. SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CodeXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeXplore 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SQLiteFlow versus CodeXplore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLiteFlowCodeXplore
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (49 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨亮 贾Jae Hyeon Park

Customer experience

SQLiteFlow

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

CodeXplore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

CodeXplore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeXplore free?
CodeXplore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLiteFlow or CodeXplore?
CodeXplore is rated higher. SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CodeXplore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQLiteFlow or CodeXplore have ads?
Neither SQLiteFlow nor CodeXplore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLiteFlow or CodeXplore?
SQLiteFlow ships an update fortnightly, and CodeXplore fortnightly. Most recently, SQLiteFlow was updated on September 24, 2026 and CodeXplore on September 19, 2026.

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