# TablePlus vs PHP Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against PHP Editor's 0%. TablePlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). PHP Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TablePlus ships an update weekly, PHP Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | PHP Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **78** | — |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 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:** #174 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


### PHP Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/php-editor-compiler-and-run/id1668965682)

Edit PHP code and see instant results with this offline application. It supports most PHP commands and syntax, making it a convenient tool for developers on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline PHP code editing, Instant output for code, Supports most PHP syntax, Edit existing code, Convenient for on-the-go development

**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 PHP Editor free?

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

### Do TablePlus or PHP Editor have ads?

PHP Editor shows ads; TablePlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or PHP Editor?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and PHP Editor every 3 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 9, 2026 and PHP Editor on September 29, 2026.

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