# TablePlus vs Caret Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | Caret Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-editor/id6746946196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Caleb Ouellette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426157951) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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 |


### Caret Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-editor/id6746946196)

An AI-powered code editor designed for mobile devices. Write and edit code on your iPhone with intelligent assistance.

**Highlights:** AI-powered coding assistance, Mobile code editing, Runs on iPhone, Vibe code anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is Caret Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Caret Editor?

Caret Editor is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Caret Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or Caret Editor have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor Caret Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Caret Editor?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Caret Editor every 3 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Caret Editor on September 25, 2026.

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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.*