# TablePlus vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is ads: TablePlus at none against Code Editor's shown. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Code Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | Code 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #180 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


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-html-python-js/id6448794019)

Write and preview code for websites and scripts on your mobile devices. Features live previews, a built-in console, and support for over 20 programming languages. An AI assistant is available for Pro users to help with coding tasks.

**Highlights:** Live preview for web pages, Built-in console for logs and errors, Support for 20+ programming languages, AI assistant for coding help (Pro), Offline Python 3 execution (Pro), Project management with file lists and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Editor Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Code Editor Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Editor free?

Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TablePlus or Code Editor have ads?

Code Editor shows ads; TablePlus does not.

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

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Code Editor every 4 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Code Editor on October 30, 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.*