TablePlus vs SimpleSSM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SimpleSSM
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SimpleSSM puts your AWS EC2 fleet in your pocket. Browse instances, watch metrics, run commands, and open a full terminal on any instance — all over AWS Systems Manager (SSM), with no VPN, no bastion hosts, no SSH keys, and no open inbound ports. Whether you're on call, away from your desk, or just prefer working from an iPad, SimpleSSM gives you real access to your infrastructure — not just a dashboard. 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. On iPad, keep multiple connections open at once and switch between them from the sidebar. 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. Want to try it first? Enter "demo" for both credential fields to explore the app with sample instances — no AWS account needed. 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TablePlus at weekly against SimpleSSM's every 6 weeks. TablePlus also leads on chart position (#103 vs unranked) and 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
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.
TablePlus ships an update weekly, SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | TablePlus | SimpleSSM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #103 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TablePlus Inc | Colemaco LLC |
In-app purchases
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
SimpleSSM
- Pro Mobile Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Mobile Yearly$24.991 Year
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$149.99









