# TablePlus vs A1 HTML Editor

The clearest difference is rating: TablePlus at 4.4 against A1 HTML Editor's 3.8. TablePlus also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and ads (none vs shown). A1 HTML Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. A1 HTML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 78 ratings behind it against 5, 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 40% of A1 HTML Editor's.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, A1 HTML Editor every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | A1 HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a1-html-editor/id1581435632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Merbin Joe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281696078) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### A1 HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a1-html-editor/id1581435632)

This mobile code editor simplifies web development by allowing separate editing of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It offers syntax highlighting, error detection, and direct saving to your device for easy publishing. Ideal for beginners and experienced web designers alike.

**Highlights:** Separate HTML, CSS, JavaScript editors, Syntax highlighting, Error detection and suggestions, Direct code saving, Dark Mode, Split HTML Code view

**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 A1 HTML Editor free?

A1 HTML Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or A1 HTML Editor?

TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while A1 HTML Editor averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or A1 HTML Editor have ads?

A1 HTML Editor shows ads; TablePlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or A1 HTML Editor?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and A1 HTML Editor every 15 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 14, 2026 and A1 HTML Editor on October 1, 2026.

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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.*