Comparison

SQLite vs SQL DB Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SQLite

Manage SQLite databases directly on your device. Create, import, export, edit, and remove databases and tables. Features include syntax highlighting for SQL queries and robust database encryption.

Highlights
  • Create new databases
  • Import/Export databases via WiFi, iTunes, or File System
  • Edit and remove databases
  • Database encryption (256-bit AES)
  • Create new tables
  • Import/Export tables via SQL
  • SQL editor with syntax highlighting
Features
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The SQLite Editor is a tool that provides SQLite database management capabilities. Features: Database      |- New      |- Import/Export (WiFi / iTunes / File System)      |- Edit      |- Remove      |- Support iOS file system. |- Database Encryption (256-bit AES in CBC mode). Table      |- New      |- Import/Export (SQL)      |- Additions, deletions and changes SQL Editor      |- Syntax highlighting      |- Syntax hints

About

SQL DB Manager

Features
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SQL DB Manager: Simplify Database Management with our SQL DB Manager Welcome to SQL DB Manager, the ultimate solution for managing SQL databases right from your mobile device. With our powerful and user-friendly app, you can effortlessly handle your databases on the go, making database administration a breeze. SQL DB Manager is designed to cater to the needs of database administrators, developers, and anyone who works with SQL databases. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in database management, our app provides the tools and features you need to streamline your workflow and maximize productivity. Simplify your database management journey today!

Screenshots

SQLite4 screens
SQL DB Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQL DB Manager at Free against SQLite's $2.99. SQLite's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

SQL DB Manager is free to download; SQLite costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite ships an update monthly, SQL DB Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SQLite versus SQL DB Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLiteSQL DB Manager
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊锋 仝RedoQ Software

In-app purchases

None

SQLite

No in-app purchases

None

SQL DB Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLite free?
SQLite costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL DB Manager free?
SQL DB Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQLite or SQL DB Manager have ads?
Neither SQLite nor SQL DB Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite or SQL DB Manager?
SQLite ships an update monthly, and SQL DB Manager every 3 months. Most recently, SQLite was updated on September 26, 2026 and SQL DB Manager on September 9, 2026.

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