Comparison

TablePlus vs Schema

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
Read full description

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

Schema

A mobile client for managing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Connect to various cloud providers and monitor your data without writing SQL. Ideal for developers and database administrators on the go.

Highlights
  • Connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Database management without SQL
  • Supports Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, AWS
  • Monitor data
  • Leverage Supabase realtime features
  • Intuitive user experience
Features
Read full description

A simple MySQL and Postgres database client for iOS. Designed for easy database management. Connect effortlessly to MySQL and Postgres. Manage your database without writing SQL queries. Works with database providers like Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, and AWS databases and others. Whether you’re an indie hacker building something new or a seasoned developer shipping at scale, Schema makes Postgres and MySQL access simple when you’re away from you desk.  With Schema, you can monitor your data, leverage built-in Supabase realtime features, and manage MySQL client or Postgres client workflows with ease. Works great with major database providers and is designed as a great companion app to Neon DB’s scalability, PlanetScale’s simplicity, or AWS databases’ power, Schema delivers a fast, intuitive experience for developers and database admins. Terms of Use: https://tryschema.com/support/terms-of-use Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Schema4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Schema at every 2 days against TablePlus's weekly. TablePlus's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%) and ratings volume (77 vs 13). On price, rating, 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 Schema sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TablePlus against 4.3 for Schema. 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 are what separate them: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 62% of Schema's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Schema every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TablePlus versus Schema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusSchema
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better4.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better13
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncAllan Grinshtein

Customer experience

TablePlus

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

Schema

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

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

Schema

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schema free?
Schema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Schema?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Schema averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do TablePlus or Schema have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor Schema shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Schema?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Schema every 2 days. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Schema on September 10, 2026.

Other comparisons