# TablePlus vs Code App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | Code App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-app/id1512938504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **301** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #30 |
| Size | 179 MB | 963 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [thebaselab Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452525755) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast query execution
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 💻 Seamless desktop integration
- 🌟 Best SQL client available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Some features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stability
- 📱 Not ideal for iPhone landscape
- 💸 Subscription cost steep

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add Oracle support
- Add Vertica support
- Add PocketBase support
- Add Snowflake support
- Add Redis cluster support


### Code App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-app/id1512938504)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #133 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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