# TablePlus vs PostX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against PostX's 0%. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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 PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 78 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 0% of PostX's.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, PostX every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | PostX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postx-rest-api-client/id6756872354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 179 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Anupkumar Naginbhai Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863355963) |

## 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


### PostX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postx-rest-api-client/id6756872354)

This app allows developers to build and test REST, HTTP, and SOAP APIs directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports various request methods, authentication types, and body formats, with features for organizing requests and inspecting responses.

**Highlights:** HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH), Custom query parameters, Basic, Bearer/JWT, OAuth authentication, Customizable headers, Multiple body formats (raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data), Pre-request and post-response scripting, Response viewer with status codes and prettified JSON, Request history and workspaces

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postmon Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Postmon Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Postmon Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is PostX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TablePlus or PostX?

TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while PostX averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or PostX have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor PostX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or PostX?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and PostX every 3 months. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 14, 2026 and PostX on October 14, 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.*