# TablePlus vs App Maker.

The clearest difference is rating: TablePlus at 4.4 against App Maker.'s 3.4. App Maker.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. App Maker. asks for nothing beyond the download.

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 71% of App Maker.'s.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, App Maker. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | App Maker. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-maker/id1473768340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | #193 |
| Size | 179 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Joseph Hinkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/916334630) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### App Maker.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-maker/id1473768340)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create your own iPhone applications using SwiftUI. This app builder allows you to design and code your app ideas, offering features like drag-and-drop functionality, code formatting, and project export. It's an excellent tool for learning Swift and SwiftUI.

**Highlights:** Build apps with SwiftUI, Export to Xcode project, Auto-format Swift code, Drag and drop SwiftUI views, Designer and developer modes, Add animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Maker. free?

App Maker. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or App Maker.?

TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while App Maker. averages 3.4 from 75 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or App Maker. have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor App Maker. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or App Maker.?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and App Maker. every 2 days. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 4, 2026 and App Maker. on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TablePlus or App Maker.?

TablePlus currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and App Maker. at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*