# TablePlus vs FD Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FD Controller at none against TablePlus's 3. FD Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). TablePlus's advantage is chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. FD Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | FD Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Ferrous Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716630829) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### FD Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fd-controller/id6618111989)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is FD Controller free?

FD Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TablePlus or FD Controller have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor FD Controller shows ads.

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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.*