Comparison

SQL Recipes vs TablePlus

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

Head to head
About

SQL Recipes

Learn SQL with over 200 queries and explanations, covering various SQL standards and dialects. Practice on a sample database with runnable queries and a comprehensive keyword reference. Edit existing queries or add your own.

Highlights
  • 200+ SQL queries with explanations
  • Keyword and function reference
  • Dialect comparison (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Practice database with runnable queries
  • Edit and add custom queries
  • Offline access (except query execution)
Features
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200+ SQL queries with explanations, 120+ of them free. Tap Run and see the result table right in the app. An everyday SQL cheat sheet, from your first SELECT to window functions. • 39 sections, including filtering, sorting, calculated fields, functions, GROUP BY, window functions, subqueries, JOIN, UNION, INSERT and UPDATE, data types, tables, views. • Changes by standard: 7 sections from SQL-92 to SQL:2023, with before-and-after queries. • Keyword and function reference: over 180 articles. Browse, search, or tap a word in a query to open its article. • Dialects compared: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, Access. Where they differ, the dialect-specific variants are shown. • Practice database: the classic MySQL “world” sample (countries, cities, spoken languages); its tables are described in the app. • Run in the app: more than half of the queries execute against the practice database, and the result table appears directly below the query. Requires an internet connection. • Search covers the queries themselves, not just titles: type a fragment you remember and find the query. • Edit queries and rerun the runnable ones; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own queries; they are saved in the app. • Everything except running queries works offline. No account needed. Queries are curated from professional sources and checked before release: the code works and is easy to follow. FREE VERSION • 12 runs and 12 edits a day • Full keyword and function reference; tap a word in a query for up to 12 articles a day • Up to 5 queries of your own The full version unlocks every query, removes the limits on edits and on your own queries, and raises the daily run limit to 80. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by a developer for developers. The CodePro project has been in active development since 2015. WHAT'S NEW • Improved support for foldable phones and large screens.

About

TablePlus

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
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Description: With a simple design and powerful features, TablePlus makes database management easier, faster & more efficient on your iOS devices. - Multiple drivers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cassandra, Cockroach, Redis... - Database security at its best: SSH tunneling, TLS encrypt end-to-end. - Edit data rows, table structure, or query results directly with just a touch, review generated SQL before submitting. - Quickly see the records you need using multiple advanced filters. - Easily export data and send it directly via email, AirDrop... - Working with multiple databases or connections at the same time. - A smart query editor with code highlighter and auto-completion. Privacy Policy: https://tableplus.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tableplus.com/legal

Screenshots

SQL Recipes4 screens
TablePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQL Recipes at 4.9 against TablePlus's 4.4. SQL Recipes also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%). TablePlus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SQL Recipes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQL Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SQL Recipes's written reviews are positive against 77% of TablePlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQL Recipes versus TablePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL RecipesTablePlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better4.4 (78 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better76.6% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better78
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovTablePlus Inc

Customer experience

SQL Recipes

All ratings109 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%

TablePlus

All ratings78 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

SQL Recipes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TablePlus

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Crashes when opening tables
  • App crashes on iOS 18.7.2
  • Cannot edit data after update
  • Does not work on iPad
  • Cannot visualize all procedures in MariaDB
Show 9 more
  • Scrollbars hinder visualization
  • MongoDB connection errors
  • Cannot copy MongoDB connection string
  • Cannot create databases
  • SQLite import fails
  • Local SQLite connection fails
  • Editing rows seems broken (TAB key, saving records)
  • Night mode UI not good
  • App broken on SE (4-inch iPhone)

Requested features

25 requests
  • Add Oracle support
  • Add Vertica support
  • Add PocketBase support
  • Add Snowflake support
  • Add Redis cluster support
Show 20 more
  • Add MariaDB support
  • Add MongoDB support
  • Add table cloning function
  • Add export to Excel
  • Add ability to save queries with templates
  • Add synchronization with desktop client
  • Add support for 4-inch iPhones
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add dark mode
  • Add one-time purchase option
  • Add ability to select multiple schemas
  • Show linked servers
  • Remember open tabs and content
  • Add bracket highlighting
  • Improve keyword/function highlighting
  • Auto-indent new lines
  • Option to remove right-hand pane
  • Allow copying data from result window
  • Create new table with CSV import
  • Translate to Spanish

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Recipes

One-time3
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Pro Version – Unlimited$1.99
3 purchases

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is SQL Recipes free?
SQL Recipes 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, SQL Recipes or TablePlus?
SQL Recipes is rated higher. SQL Recipes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while TablePlus averages 4.4 from 78 ratings.
Do SQL Recipes or TablePlus have ads?
Neither SQL Recipes nor TablePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Recipes or TablePlus?
SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and TablePlus weekly. Most recently, SQL Recipes was updated on October 30, 2026 and TablePlus on October 29, 2026.

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