# TablePlus vs CodeMan

The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (77 vs 7). CodeMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TablePlus is free to download; CodeMan costs $4.99 up front. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 ratings behind it against 7, 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 71% of CodeMan's.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, CodeMan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | CodeMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 167 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Michael Frey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842493393) |

## 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 |


### CodeMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful integration with VS Code, allowing you to code remotely on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers a full desktop experience with keyboard support and optimized touch interfaces for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Connect to VS Code server instances, Full desktop mode with chromeless browsing, Desktop-class keyboard support, Optimized touch interface for mobile, Multi-window and Split View support on iPad, Built-in debug console and real-time logging, Secure HTTPS connections with optional self-signed certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is CodeMan free?

CodeMan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while CodeMan averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TablePlus or CodeMan have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor CodeMan shows ads.

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

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and CodeMan every 5 days. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and CodeMan on September 27, 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.*