Comparison

SQLite database client vs SQLite Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

SQLite database client

A premium client for managing SQLite and core data databases. Offers intelligent SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for an optimal user experience. Execute multiple queries and access database navigation with ease.

Highlights
  • Intellisense/SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting with customizable themes
  • Tabbed interface for optimal user experience
  • Context-aware database tree navigation
  • Query history
  • Execute multiple queries simultaneously
Features
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SQLite client is a premium database client and management tool for SQLite & core data databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + Query history + The ability to execute multiple queries at one and view the result sets. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

About

SQLite Mobile Client

Manage SQLite databases with a clean iOS interface. Add, edit, and delete records, browse and filter data, and export to various formats. Integrates with AI tools and offers chart generation.

Highlights
  • Add, edit, delete records
  • Browse, filter, sort data
  • Export data to CSV, HTML, Excel
  • Import CSV, MSAccess, DBF
  • View ER Diagrams
  • AI integration (OpenAI, Ollama)
Features
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DB Compass for SQLite allows you to access your SQLite databases. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES (with in-app purchase): • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Table data: browse, filter, sort, and quick search on fetched data • Assisted table creation • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Export data grid to CSV, HTML, Excel, MSAccess(XML) and SQLite format • Import CSV, MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) or DBF tables • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • A.I. integration (OpenAI & Ollama) • Siri-Shortcuts actions • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLite database client4 screens
SQLite Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQLite Mobile Client at 4.4 against SQLite database client's 3.0. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 2) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. SQLite database client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SQLite Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLite Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLite Mobile Client has 196 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SQLite database client's written reviews are positive against 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite database client ships an update every 3 weeks, SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SQLite database client versus SQLite Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite database clientSQLite Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLite database client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SQLite Mobile Client

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SQLite database client

Subscriptions2
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is SQLite database client free?
SQLite database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLite database client or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLite Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLite database client averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.
Do SQLite database client or SQLite Mobile Client have ads?
Neither SQLite database client nor SQLite Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite database client or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLite database client ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQLite database client was updated on September 16, 2026 and SQLite Mobile Client on September 20, 2026.

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