TablePlus vs Caret Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Caret Editor
An AI-powered code editor designed for mobile devices. Write and edit code on your iPhone with intelligent assistance.
- AI-powered coding assistance
- Mobile code editing
- Runs on iPhone
- Vibe code anywhere
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An AI powered code editor that runs on your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Caret Editor at 5.0 against TablePlus's 4.4. TablePlus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Caret Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Caret Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TablePlus ships an update weekly, Caret Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TablePlus | Caret Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (78 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TablePlus Inc | Caleb Ouellette |
In-app purchases
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Caret Editor
- 500 Credits$4.99
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