Comparison

TablePlus vs MarkChart

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

MarkChart

This app allows you to easily create and preview diagrams using a Markdown-inspired text syntax. It offers templates for various diagram types and supports automatic updates when used with external editors. Export your creations to common image formats.

Highlights
  • Mermaid diagram editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Built-in templates
  • Automatic updates
  • Export to PDF, PNG, SVG
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Create beautiful Mermaid diagrams at the speed of thought. MarkChart gives you a focused editor, live preview, visual canvas, built-in templates, and polished exports in a native iPhone and iPad app. Mermaid is a Markdown-inspired syntax for defining diagrams with text. Use MarkChart to create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, Gantt charts, timelines, mind maps, Venn diagrams, pie charts, requirement diagrams, Git graphs, user journeys, and more. Start with a template, edit the Mermaid source with syntax highlighting, refine your diagram visually on the interactive canvas, then share it as PDF, PNG, or SVG. CREATE BEAUTIFUL DIAGRAMS Turn Mermaid text into polished diagrams in a focused iPhone and iPad app. EDIT MERMAID DIAGRAMS Create and edit your Mermaid diagrams directly in MarkChart. THEMES AND SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Choose polished themes and understand your diagram source with syntax highlighting. VISUAL EDITING Edit diagrams visually with the interactive canvas. TEMPLATES Instantly create sequence diagrams, state diagrams, flowcharts and more. DIAGRAM TYPES Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, Venn diagrams, mind maps, timelines, Gantt charts, Git graphs, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, user journeys, pie charts, Sankey diagrams, XY charts, and more. QUICK LOOK Preview your .mmd and .mermaid files right from the Files app. EXPORT Easily export your diagrams to PDF, PNG, and SVG formats. SHORTCUTS Create automations with the Shortcuts app. FITS RIGHT AT HOME MarkChart is optimized for iOS and iPadOS, with Dark Mode support. MARKCHART PRO MarkChart Pro is an optional one-time universal purchase for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://markchart.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of use: https://markchart.app/terms/ If you have any questions or ideas, please reach out at support@markchart.app

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
MarkChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TablePlus at 4.4 against MarkChart's 4.2. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (77 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MarkChart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 ratings behind it against 13, 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 72% of MarkChart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, MarkChart fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TablePlus versus MarkChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusMarkChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better72.3% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better13
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncAlexandre Colucci

Customer experience

TablePlus

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

MarkChart

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative21.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
1 purchases

MarkChart

One-time1
  • MarkChart Pro$12.99

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MarkChart free?
MarkChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or MarkChart?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while MarkChart averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do TablePlus or MarkChart have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor MarkChart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or MarkChart?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and MarkChart fortnightly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and MarkChart on September 23, 2026.

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