# TablePlus vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

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). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 5.3% 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 |
| Best chart rank | #206 | **#77** |
| Size | 167 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · 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 |


### XML Viewer & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #162 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (Supporter) | $9.99 | per year |
| All access (Partner) | $14.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary+) | $19.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access (Supporter) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TablePlus or XML Viewer & XML Editor?

TablePlus currently peaks at #206 in the App Store charts, and XML Viewer & XML Editor at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*