SQLite database client vs TablePlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQLite database client
A premium tool for managing SQLite and core data databases. Offers intelligent SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for efficient database navigation and query execution.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TablePlus at 4.4 against SQLite database client's 3.0. TablePlus also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (78 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. SQLite database client sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month 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.
TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 78 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 77% of TablePlus's.
SQLite database client ships an update every 8 days, TablePlus weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SQLite database client | TablePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hankinsoft Development Inc | TablePlus Inc |
Customer experience
SQLite database client
TablePlus
Bugs and requests
SQLite database client
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
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- 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
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- 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
SQLite database client
- SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$1.791 Month
- SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$8.091 Year
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- SQLPro Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$35.99
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
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