# TablePlus vs SQL Recipes Pro

The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against SQL Recipes Pro's $1.99. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 3). SQL Recipes Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

TablePlus is free to download; SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99 up front. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SQL Recipes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Recipes Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 100% of SQL Recipes Pro's.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | SQL Recipes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #96 |
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Fedor Obraztsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012115119) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### SQL Recipes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-recipes-pro/id1580309766)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn SQL syntax with over 150 tested code examples for common queries and commands. Find ready-to-use solutions for database tasks, perfect for exam prep or interviews. Access all examples offline and search quickly by code or topic.

**Highlights:** 150+ SQL code examples, Offline access, Quick search functionality, Exam and interview preparation, Cross-platform (iOS/macOS), Tested code recipes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is SQL Recipes Pro free?

SQL Recipes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or SQL Recipes Pro?

SQL Recipes Pro is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while SQL Recipes Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or SQL Recipes Pro have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor SQL Recipes Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or SQL Recipes Pro?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and SQL Recipes Pro every 3 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 8, 2026 and SQL Recipes Pro on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TablePlus or SQL Recipes Pro?

TablePlus currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and SQL Recipes Pro at #96. 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.*