# TablePlus vs Anotato

The clearest difference is rating: TablePlus at 4.4 against Anotato's 3.7. TablePlus also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Anotato's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Anotato asks for nothing beyond the download.

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. 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 75% of Anotato's.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Anotato every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | Anotato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anotato/id1599661299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [June Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/887123521) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### Anotato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anotato/id1599661299)

Record your screen with voice narration and visual highlights to annotate any video. Save your annotated recordings for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Screen recording, Voice recording, Screen highlighting, Video annotation, Save recordings, Share videos

**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 Anotato free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Anotato?

TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Anotato averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or Anotato have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor Anotato shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Anotato?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Anotato every 2 weeks. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Anotato on November 3, 2026.

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