Comparison

TablePlus vs Ocean for DO

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

Ocean for DO

Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor droplet stats, databases, load balancers, and apps. View logs in real-time and manage domains and volumes.

Highlights
  • Manage Droplets
  • Monitor Databases
  • Control Load Balancers
  • View App Logs
  • Manage Domains
  • Resize Volumes
Features
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Manage your DigitalOcean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take your infra anywhere you go with Ocean, the third party client for DigitalOcean! ◆ DROPLETS - View Droplet Info - Check Droplet Stats (Bandwidth, CPU, Memory, Disk) - Browse Droplets on all your project(s) - Rename Droplet - Reset root password on a Droplet - Turn on/off Droplet - Destroy Droplet ◆ DATABASES - View DB Cluster Info - Browse DBs on all your project(s) - Destroy DB Cluster ◆ LOAD BALANCERS - View Load Balancer Info - Browse Load Balancers on all your project(s) - Detach Droplets - Remove Forwarding Rules ◆ APPS - View App Info - Browse Apps on all your project(s) - View Logs in real time ◆ DOMAINS - View Domain Records - Browse Domains on all your project(s) ◆ VOLUMES - View Volume Info - Browse Volumes on all your project(s) - Resize Volume - Detach Droplet That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Ocean is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-ocean/ocean 3. This is not a replacement for the DigitalOcean website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by DigitalOcean LLC.

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Ocean for DO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against Ocean for DO's 20%. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Ocean for DO's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked). 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 Ocean for DO sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ocean for DO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, Ocean for DO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TablePlus versus Ocean for DO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusOcean for DO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better3.0 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncFF Vision SRL

Customer experience

TablePlus

All ratings78 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

Ocean for DO

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

TablePlus

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Crashes when opening tables
  • App crashes on iOS 18.7.2
  • Cannot edit data after update
  • Does not work on iPad
  • Cannot visualize all procedures in MariaDB
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  • Scrollbars hinder visualization
  • MongoDB connection errors
  • Cannot copy MongoDB connection string
  • Cannot create databases
  • SQLite import fails
  • Local SQLite connection fails
  • Editing rows seems broken (TAB key, saving records)
  • Night mode UI not good
  • App broken on SE (4-inch iPhone)

Requested features

25 requests
  • Add Oracle support
  • Add Vertica support
  • Add PocketBase support
  • Add Snowflake support
  • Add Redis cluster support
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  • Add MariaDB support
  • Add MongoDB support
  • Add table cloning function
  • Add export to Excel
  • Add ability to save queries with templates
  • Add synchronization with desktop client
  • Add support for 4-inch iPhones
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add dark mode
  • Add one-time purchase option
  • Add ability to select multiple schemas
  • Show linked servers
  • Remember open tabs and content
  • Add bracket highlighting
  • Improve keyword/function highlighting
  • Auto-indent new lines
  • Option to remove right-hand pane
  • Allow copying data from result window
  • Create new table with CSV import
  • Translate to Spanish

Ocean for DO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

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

Ocean for DO

Subscriptions4
  • Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
  • ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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  • Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
  • Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ocean for DO free?
Ocean for DO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or Ocean for DO?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Ocean for DO averages 3.0 from 18 ratings.
Do TablePlus or Ocean for DO have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor Ocean for DO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Ocean for DO?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Ocean for DO every 3 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ocean for DO on October 24, 2026.

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