Comparison

SQLite database client vs TablePlus

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

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

SQLite database client4 screens
TablePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 (77 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite database client ships an update every 3 weeks, TablePlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SQLite database client versus TablePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite database clientTablePlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncTablePlus Inc

Customer experience

SQLite database client

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

TablePlus

All ratings77 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

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
3 purchases

TablePlus

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

Questions

Is SQLite database client free?
SQLite database client 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, SQLite database client or TablePlus?
TablePlus is rated higher. SQLite database client averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TablePlus averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.
Do SQLite database client or TablePlus have ads?
Neither SQLite database client nor TablePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite database client or TablePlus?
SQLite database client ships an update every 3 weeks, and TablePlus weekly. Most recently, SQLite database client was updated on September 16, 2026 and TablePlus on September 21, 2026.

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