TablePlus vs Parquet Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Parquet Viewer
Easily read and query data from Parquet files directly on your iPhone or iPad. This utility app eliminates the need for complex programming libraries, offering a straightforward way to access your data.
- Open and view Parquet files
- Query data using SQL
- Directly on iPhone/iPad
- No programming libraries needed
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Parquet Viewer is a fast and easy parquet file reader. It lets you read parquet files directly on your iPhone/iPad. Perfect for a quick viewing of your parquet files, no need to fiddle with any programming libraries. Features: - Open & view data in parquet files - Query data using SQL Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against Parquet Viewer's 0%. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Parquet Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TablePlus ships an update weekly, Parquet Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TablePlus | Parquet Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TablePlus Inc | An Sinh Pham |
Customer experience
TablePlus
Parquet Viewer
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
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- 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
Parquet Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Parquet Viewer
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- 10 Credits$4.99
- 30 Credits$9.99
- 100 Credits$29.99
Questions
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