Comparison

SQLite Mobile Client vs Node

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

Head to head
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

About

Node

This tool allows users to connect hardware devices, APIs, and online services through a browser-based editor. It simplifies the creation of custom workflows for various applications by providing a palette of pre-installed nodes.

Highlights
  • Browser-based editor
  • Connect hardware devices
  • Integrate APIs and services
  • Pre-installed nodes
  • Single-tap deployment
  • iOS device node
Features
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A programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways. It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-tap. Node-PAD is a port of Node-RED for iPhone/iPad. Node-RED is a trademark of OpenJS Foundation and the author of this port is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Pre-installed nodes: dashboard, email, ios-device

Screenshots

SQLite Mobile Client4 screens
Node4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLite Mobile Client at Free against Node's $1.99. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 6) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position 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 Mobile Client is free to download; Node costs $1.99 up front. SQLite Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SQLite Mobile Client against 4.3 for Node. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLite Mobile Client has 196 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 50% of Node's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Node every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SQLite Mobile Client versus Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite Mobile ClientNode
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (196 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#98#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloMichael Angelo Ruta

Customer experience

SQLite Mobile Client

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

Node

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node free?
Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLite Mobile Client or Node?
SQLite Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Node averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do SQLite Mobile Client or Node have ads?
Neither SQLite Mobile Client nor Node shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite Mobile Client or Node?
SQLite Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and Node every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLite Mobile Client was updated on October 12, 2026 and Node on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLite Mobile Client or Node?
SQLite Mobile Client currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Node at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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