Comparison

SQLite Mobile Client vs PLIST Editor Mobile

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

PLIST Editor Mobile

Edit property list files in various formats, preserving dictionary order for source control. Offers core editing features for free, with a premium upgrade for advanced functions like saving and find/replace.

Highlights
  • Create, visualize, modify, and save .plist documents
  • Supports XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats
  • Preserves dictionary element order for source control
  • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete, and reorder elements
  • Find & Replace text within elements
  • Sort children or siblings by key, type, or value
  • Export files as JSON and PLIST formats
Features
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PLIST Editor allows you to create, visualize, modify and save property list (.plist) documents. PLIST Editor is probably the only "source control friendly" property list editor that you can find on the market (except Xcode, of course). For all plist types (XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII), it maintains the order of dictionary elements and the editing capabilities are on parity with Xcode, so you don't see a difference between a file edited in PLIST Editor and one edited in Xcode. IMPORTANT: PLIST Editor is available as free to download, but there are a few features not available: i.e. Save documents, Find & Replace, Sort. In order to get the most out of the app, and to enable the aforementioned features, "Premium" is recommended to be purchased ("Premium" is a one-time in-app purchase). Core features of the app: • Open and save property list files in XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII format. • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete and reorder elements • "Source control" friendly - the order of dictionary elements is preserved, showing them in the same order as they are defined in the file. Similarly, when the property list is written to disk, the order of items from a dictionary written to disk is the same as the one seen on screen. This is especially useful when you keep the files in a repository, because only the relevant changes will be shown when diff-ing the edited files. • Find & Replace text in the property list elements. You can choose where the Find (and Replace) will take place: in "Key" column or "Value" column or both. • Find & Replace also lets you configure where in the text to look for matches: "Contains", "Equals To", "Starts With", "Ends With" and "Regular Expression" • Sort children or siblings by key, type, value or sub-key • Edit the elements of a property list by double tapping a key or value. • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Copy elements as Swift objects • Copy elements as JSON data, both readable and compact JSON • Copy elements as XML, Binary (Base 64 encoded) and OpenStep/ASCII plists • Embed selected elements in array or dictionary • Shift elements to left or right • Move elements up or down by pressing a row and then moving it to the desired location • Resize the columns for better readability by dragging the separator • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Export files as JSON (compact or readable) and PLIST (XML, Binary, OpenStep/ASCII) • Option, in Settings to choose the default font, along with the font size • Option, in Settings, to enable (or disable) Auto Save • Undo & Redo • Dark mode • Portrait & landscape • Split view and slide over for iPad • Keyboard support if you have an external keyboard connected or use “Universal control” If you're also interested in the Mac version of this app visit https://vdt-labs.com/plist-editor

Screenshots

SQLite Mobile Client4 screens
PLIST Editor Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQLite Mobile Client at 62% against PLIST Editor Mobile's 0%. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 4). PLIST Editor Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). 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 Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PLIST Editor Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PLIST Editor Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLite Mobile Client has 196 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLIST Editor Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, PLIST Editor Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SQLite Mobile Client versus PLIST Editor Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite Mobile ClientPLIST Editor Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (196 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better#210
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloVDT LABS S.R.L.

Customer experience

SQLite Mobile Client

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

PLIST Editor Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
2 purchases

PLIST Editor Mobile

One-time2
  • Tip$1.99
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLIST Editor Mobile free?
PLIST Editor Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLite Mobile Client or PLIST Editor Mobile?
PLIST Editor Mobile is rated higher. SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while PLIST Editor Mobile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SQLite Mobile Client or PLIST Editor Mobile have ads?
Neither SQLite Mobile Client nor PLIST Editor Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite Mobile Client or PLIST Editor Mobile?
SQLite Mobile Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and PLIST Editor Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, SQLite Mobile Client was updated on September 20, 2026 and PLIST Editor Mobile on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLite Mobile Client or PLIST Editor Mobile?
SQLite Mobile Client currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and PLIST Editor Mobile at #210. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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