Comparison

SQLite vs MSSQL Commander for iPad

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

Head to head
About

SQLite

Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.

Highlights
  • Graphical SQLite database management
  • Advanced SQL query execution
  • Table and row creation
  • Copy, paste, and share data
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Offline access
Features
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SQLite-Pro is a professional SQLite database manager which allows you to graphically open and manage SQLite database files on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. The app combines the power and flexibility of SQLite with an intuitive graphical interface for tapping to view all tables and rows. You can also tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately. You can create a new table easily with the Create Table panel, and add new rows with the Add Row panel. You can also tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share. The app also automatically formats SQLite query results to fit each column perfectly for thousands of rows in a few seconds. An innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use SQLite database app. This is the solution that SQLite-Pro delivers for you today. Features: - Opens all SQLite database files - View and manage multiple SQLite database files from the iCloud drive - Tap on a table name to view the table - Tap on a column title to sort by the column - Tap on the search icon to enter advanced SQL queries and get results immediately - Create a new table with the Create Table panel or create SQL command - Add a new row with the Add Row panel or insert SQL command - Tap and drag to highlight any table or rows for copy, paste, and share - Built-in iCloud integration for automatically synchronizing SQLite database files - Automatically formats SQL query results to fit each column perfectly - E-mail any SQLite database file instantly - Works anywhere online or offline - Works with all international text SQLite-Pro runs on the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your Account Settings. Terms of Service: http://impactfinancials.com/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: http://impactfinancials.com/privacy_policy

About

MSSQL Commander for iPad

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Powerful MSSQL Server client for iPad Great SQL query editor with syntax highlighting and fast query editing Queries are saved across devices using iCloud Work with and see multiple SQL queries and results at the same time. You get to set how much space each query should have on the screen. Helps you generate advanced queries, but always lets you review before you execute them. Save favorite queries for later. And when you close MSSQL Commander and later reopen it, your queries are exactly where you left them, ready to be replayed Open connections to different (or even the same) instance using multiple windows in split view Full SSH support - Authenticate either with certificates or passwords - Connect to either the database host you're tunnelling too, or to a database on a remote host the tunnel gives you access to Browse query results like you do in a spreadsheet Export data as CSV, XML and JSON to your favorite apps such as Apple Numbers or Microsoft Excel. Both light- and dark-mode support. Respects your text size preferences via Dynamic Text Your purchase includes all current features and all features that are provided during the next year. For features developed thereafter, an in-app purchase will become available.

Screenshots

SQLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLite at Free against MSSQL Commander for iPad's $6.99. SQLite also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). MSSQL Commander for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). On ads and device support 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

SQLite is free to download; MSSQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99 up front. SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. MSSQL Commander for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite ships an update every 4 days, MSSQL Commander for iPad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQLite versus MSSQL Commander for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLiteMSSQL Commander for iPad
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMark LeeNiklas Saers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLite

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
None

MSSQL Commander for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLite free?
SQLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MSSQL Commander for iPad free?
MSSQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQLite or MSSQL Commander for iPad have ads?
Neither SQLite nor MSSQL Commander for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite or MSSQL Commander for iPad?
SQLite ships an update every 4 days, and MSSQL Commander for iPad every 3 months. Most recently, SQLite was updated on September 20, 2026 and MSSQL Commander for iPad on September 8, 2026.

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