# TablePlus vs SQL Guide

The clearest difference is rating: SQL Guide at 5.0 against TablePlus's 4.4. SQL Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). TablePlus's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 1) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SQL Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Guide 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | SQL Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/sql-guide/id6756755155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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 |

**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


### SQL Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-guide/id6756755155)

Learn SQL step-by-step with short chapters, interactive quizzes, and a practical reference library. Designed for beginners and those refreshing their skills, it covers core concepts and query patterns with clear explanations and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Short, focused chapters, Interactive quizzes with explanations, Practical SQL reference library, Bookmark and progress tracking, Structured curriculum from basics, No account or login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is SQL Guide free?

SQL Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or SQL Guide?

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

### Do TablePlus or SQL Guide have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor SQL Guide shows ads.

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