Comparison

TablePlus vs SimpleSSM

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. Supports multiple drivers, advanced filtering, and secure connections. Edit data, review queries, and export information with ease.

Highlights
  • Multiple database driver support
  • Secure SSH tunneling and TLS encryption
  • Direct data and query editing
  • Advanced filtering and search
  • Data export via email and AirDrop
  • Smart query editor with auto-completion
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

SimpleSSM

Features
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The native terminal for AWS Session Manager, built for engineers who manage EC2 fleets. Connect to any SSM-managed instance in one tap, across every AWS account and region. No SSH keys, no bastion hosts, no VPN, and no open inbound ports. Everything rides AWS Systems Manager, so your audit trail stays intact. Now optimized for iPhone Duo: unfold for a sidebar and full-size terminal, fold for the compact view, and stay connected either way. Open multiple terminals on any iPhone. Free to use with one profile and one connection. Want to look around first? Enter "demo" for both credential fields to explore with sample instances, no AWS account needed. A REAL TERMINAL Open a secure shell on any SSM-managed instance, right from your iPhone or iPad. Full terminal emulation with a keyboard toolbar built for shell work. Keep multiple terminals connected at the same time and switch between them from the menu. YOUR WHOLE FLEET AT A GLANCE - Browse instances across AWS accounts and regions with profiles - Filter by running, favorites, or recently connected - Instance details: state, health checks, IPs, tags, security groups - Start, stop, and reboot instances with confirmation guards - CloudWatch metrics — CPU, network, disk and more — in a swipeable carousel you can customize RUN COMMANDS WITHOUT CONNECTING Send shell commands to instances via SSM Run Command and read the output in the app. Save your go-to one-liners as snippets so fixing things twice never means typing them twice. BUILT FOR SECURITY - All traffic rides AWS Systems Manager sessions — your instances need no public IPs and no open ports - Supports IAM access keys and AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO) - Credentials are stored in the device Keychain, never on our servers - Lock the app behind Face ID / Touch ID - Sessions are logged in AWS like any other SSM session, so your audit trail stays intact FREE AND PRO The free version is fully functional with one profile, one connection at a time, and one snippet. SimpleSSM Pro Mobile removes every limit on iPhone and iPad. Or step up to SimpleSSM Pro — one upgrade that unlocks everything on iPhone, iPad, AND the SimpleSSM Mac app, including Mac-only features like SSM port-forwarding tunnels and terminal themes. REQUIREMENTS You'll need an AWS account with instances managed by AWS Systems Manager (the SSM agent is preinstalled on most Amazon-provided AMIs) and IAM permissions for Session Manager. SimpleSSM is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
SimpleSSM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TablePlus at every 5 days against SimpleSSM's monthly. TablePlus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 SimpleSSM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update every 5 days, SimpleSSM monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TablePlus versus SimpleSSM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusSimpleSSM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncColemaco LLC

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

SimpleSSM

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
4 purchases

SimpleSSM

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Mobile Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Mobile Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleSSM free?
SimpleSSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TablePlus or SimpleSSM have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor SimpleSSM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or SimpleSSM?
TablePlus ships an update every 5 days, and SimpleSSM monthly. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on November 13, 2026 and SimpleSSM on November 9, 2026.

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