# TablePlus vs Ocean for DO

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 (#103 vs unranked). 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 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | Ocean for DO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 20.0% 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 | — | **#103** |
| Size | 179 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast query execution
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 💻 Seamless desktop integration
- 🌟 Best SQL client available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Some features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stability
- 📱 Not ideal for iPhone landscape
- 💸 Subscription cost steep

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add Oracle support
- Add Vertica support
- Add PocketBase support
- Add Snowflake support
- Add Redis cluster support


### Ocean for DO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-for-do/id6748593720)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| OCEAN Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| ULTIMATE | $6.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Lifetime) | $12.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate (Lifetime) | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*