# SQL Recipes vs TablePlus

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 chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

SQL Recipes ships an update every 2 months, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Recipes | TablePlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes/id1442737262/reviews)** | [4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 76.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 4 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Recipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes/id1442737262)

Access over 150 tested SQL code samples for common queries and commands. This app provides ready-to-use solutions for various SQL tasks, saving you time searching online. It's ideal for learning, exam preparation, or quick developer reference.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL query and command examples, Tested code samples from books and internet, Offline access to all examples, Quick search by code or topic, Print and share code examples, Cross-platform iOS and macOS support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Оperations with example | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the paid topics | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version – Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast query execution
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 💻 Seamless desktop integration
- 🌟 Best SQL client available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Some features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stability
- 📱 Not ideal for iPhone landscape
- 💸 Subscription cost steep

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add Oracle support
- Add Vertica support
- Add PocketBase support
- Add Snowflake support
- Add Redis cluster support


## Frequently asked 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 10, 2026 and TablePlus on October 9, 2026.

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