Comparison

TablePlus vs Simple Server

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Simple Server

Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

Highlights
  • Share folders and files locally
  • Browse and manage files via web browser
  • Username/password protection
  • Access logs
  • Static HTML preview on iPad
  • iCloud folder sharing
Features
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Simple Server is a small web server in your pocket. - Share your folders/files from your iPhone/iPad to other devices in the same local network. - Browse your shared folders and files via browsers easily. - Manage your folders/files on your iPhone/iPad via browsers. - Set a username/password for sharing/managing files. - Support Access Logs displaying HTTP method, URL, remote IP address, and access time of requests and responses. - On iPad, you can preview your static HTML files in Safari with Split View while the web server runs on the same iPad. Two steps to share your folder: 1. In the app, tap "Select folder" and select a folder to be shared. You can choose a folder on your device or iCloud. 2. Tap the "Start Server" button. It's done! Then, connect to the address in a browser on any device in the same network. (e.g., A device that uses the same WiFi router.) Also, you can allow remote users can manage folders and files if you want. Caution: - Simple HTTP Server should be running in the foreground. It cannot be run in the background. If you change to another app or turn off the screen, the web server will stop. - On iPad, you can browse files/folders via Safari with running the web server on the same device, thanks to multitasking. - However, if you switch to another app on your iPhone, the web server will stop. The server status will be automatically recovered when you return to the app. On iPhone, browsing files from other devices is only meaningful. - It works only in a local WiFi network or local wired network. You cannot connect to the web server via a cellular network.

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Simple Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against Simple Server's $3.99. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (77% vs 56%). Simple Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TablePlus against 4.3 for Simple Server. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Simple Server monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TablePlus versus Simple Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusSimple Server
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncBitsbaker LLC.

Customer experience

TablePlus

All ratings77 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

Simple Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Simple Server?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do TablePlus or Simple Server have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor Simple Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Simple Server?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 2026.

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