Comparison

TablePlus vs Paylo

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

Paylo

Features
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Paylo helps you track all your monthly bills and recurring payments in one simple app. Know exactly how much money you need to set aside each month and never miss a payment again. • Track monthly bills and recurring expenses • Handle annual, quarterly, and custom payment cycles • Split large purchases into installments • 30+ currencies supported • Monthly reminder notifications • iCloud sync across all your devices • No account required Record your bank balance each month and see a clear breakdown of what you owe. The transfer card shows exactly how much to move to your bills account. Your financial data stays on your device and syncs privately through iCloud. Download Paylo today and start managing your monthly bills with confidence. You can access our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use via the following links: Privacy Policy: https://paylo.savaskoc.de/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Paylo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TablePlus at none against Paylo's shown. TablePlus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Paylo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TablePlus versus Paylo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusPaylo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncSAVAS KOC

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

Paylo

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

Paylo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Semi Annually Subscription1 Month trial$19.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paylo free?
Paylo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TablePlus or Paylo have ads?
Paylo shows ads; TablePlus does not.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or Paylo?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and Paylo weekly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 26, 2026 and Paylo on October 20, 2026.

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