Comparison

TablePlus vs Code App

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

Head to head
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

About

Code App

This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class code editor
  • Built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimes
  • Autocompletion and language features
  • Local file system support
  • SSH/FTP remote connection
  • Embedded terminal
  • Git version control
Features
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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime. We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app: * A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code) * Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java * First class local file system support * Extensive local language support * SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal) * Embedded emulated terminal * Git Version Control * Package manager support (pip and npm) * Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Code App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against Code App's $6.99. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Code App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (301 vs 78). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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

TablePlus is free to download; Code App costs $6.99 up front. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Code App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 301 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 64% of Code App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Code App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TablePlus versus Code App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusCode App
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better4.0 (301 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings78301 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#20 — better#30
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB963 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus Incthebaselab Ltd

Customer experience

TablePlus

All ratings78 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

Code App

All ratings301 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

TablePlus

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Crashes when opening tables
  • App crashes on iOS 18.7.2
  • Cannot edit data after update
  • Does not work on iPad
  • Cannot visualize all procedures in MariaDB
Show 9 more
  • Scrollbars hinder visualization
  • MongoDB connection errors
  • Cannot copy MongoDB connection string
  • Cannot create databases
  • SQLite import fails
  • Local SQLite connection fails
  • Editing rows seems broken (TAB key, saving records)
  • Night mode UI not good
  • App broken on SE (4-inch iPhone)

Requested features

25 requests
  • Add Oracle support
  • Add Vertica support
  • Add PocketBase support
  • Add Snowflake support
  • Add Redis cluster support
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  • Add MariaDB support
  • Add MongoDB support
  • Add table cloning function
  • Add export to Excel
  • Add ability to save queries with templates
  • Add synchronization with desktop client
  • Add support for 4-inch iPhones
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add dark mode
  • Add one-time purchase option
  • Add ability to select multiple schemas
  • Show linked servers
  • Remember open tabs and content
  • Add bracket highlighting
  • Improve keyword/function highlighting
  • Auto-indent new lines
  • Option to remove right-hand pane
  • Allow copying data from result window
  • Create new table with CSV import
  • Translate to Spanish

Code App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Code App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code App free?
Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Code App?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Code App averages 4.0 from 301 ratings.
Do TablePlus or Code App have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor Code App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Code App?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Code App monthly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 8, 2026 and Code App on October 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, TablePlus or Code App?
TablePlus currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Code App at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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