Comparison

TablePlus vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

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

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Open XML files locally or in iCloud
  • Convert XML to PDF
  • Table view for XML data
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Breadcrumb navigation
  • Dark mode support
Features
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XML Viewer - Open .XML Files on iPhone Looking for an easy way to open XML files on your iPhone? This XML Viewer app makes it simple to open and read .XML files with a clean, structured display and rich feature set — from IRS tax forms and XBRL financial reports to RSS feeds, configuration files, and more. Perfect For: ► IRS e-File XML & XBRL tax documents ► SEC EDGAR financial filings in XML/XBRL format ► Health records (HL7, CDA), insurance EOBs ► RSS/Atom feeds, web sitemaps, API responses ► Software config files (plist, SVG, GPX, KML) Features: ► Open .XML Files on iOS – Seamlessly open XML files stored locally or in iCloud. ► PDF Conversion – Convert e-tax forms, invoices, and reports from XML to a readable PDF format. Ideal for IRS submissions and financial filings. ► Table View – Read XML files with attributes and child nodes displayed in an intuitive table format (requires upgrade). ► Syntax Highlighting – View XML files like a pro with syntax highlighting, making it easy to identify tags, attributes, and values. ► Breadcrumb – Easily navigate through complex XML structures with breadcrumbs, ensuring a smooth browsing experience for larger files. ► Dark Mode – Protect your eyes with dark and light theme options, perfect for any lighting condition(requires upgrade). ► Ad-Free Experience – Enjoy a distraction-free environment with no ads for enhanced productivity. Whether you're a developer inspecting API responses, an accountant handling XBRL reports, or just need to read an XML file someone sent you — XML Viewer has you covered. Check out our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/xml-viewer-editor-app/privacy-policy and our terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download XML app now and get confident with XML on iOS!

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
XML Viewer & XML Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 5%. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (77 vs 2). XML Viewer & XML Editor's advantage is chart position (#54 vs #181). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 ratings behind it against 2, 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 5% of XML Viewer & XML Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TablePlus versus XML Viewer & XML Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusXML Viewer & XML Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#181#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncUtsav Mangla

Customer experience

TablePlus

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

XML Viewer & XML Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

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

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Subscriptions4
  • All access (Supporter)$9.991 Year
  • All access (Partner)$14.991 Year
  • All access (Visionary+)$19.991 Year
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  • All access (Visionary)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access (Supporter)$9.99

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?
XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while XML Viewer & XML Editor averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TablePlus or XML Viewer & XML Editor have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor XML Viewer & XML Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 21, 2026 and XML Viewer & XML Editor on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, TablePlus or XML Viewer & XML Editor?
TablePlus currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and XML Viewer & XML Editor at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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