# TablePlus vs MarkChart

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | MarkChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Alexandre Colucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478787437) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

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 |


### MarkChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkChart Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*