TablePlus vs MongoDB Client
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
MongoDB Client
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MongoDB Client is the fastest way to connect to, browse, and query your MongoDB databases — natively on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. No Electron. No web views. Just a clean SwiftUI app that starts in under a second. Paste your connection string. Done. KEY FEATURES - Connect via connection string — supports mongodb:// and mongodb+srv:// (Atlas, self-hosted, local) - Save multiple named connections — switch databases in one tap - Browse all databases and collections in a clean sidebar hierarchy - View, filter, and sort documents — query with real MongoDB filter syntax - Full BSON type support — ObjectId, Date, Binary, Int32, Int64, Decimal128, Timestamp, and more - BSON-aware field editor — edit any field with the correct type, not a plain text box - Insert new documents — build structured documents with proper BSON types - Native SwiftUI — runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single universal build WHY MONGODB CLIENT Most MongoDB GUI tools are Electron apps ported from desktop — heavy, slow, and awkward on Apple hardware. MongoDB Client is built from the ground up in SwiftUI. It respects your platform: keyboard shortcuts on Mac, slide-over on iPad, portrait browsing on iPhone. Performance is native; memory use is minimal. BSON DONE RIGHT MongoDB stores data in BSON — Binary JSON — with richer types than plain JSON can express. Editors that ignore this silently corrupt your data when you save a Date as a String or an ObjectId as plain text. Every field in MongoDB Client shows its BSON type and enforces it at edit time. PERFECT FOR - Backend engineers connecting to an Atlas cluster during development - Full-stack developers inspecting collections without leaving their Apple device - DBAs browsing replica sets from iPad while away from their desk - Anyone who wants a real MongoDB client on their iPhone — not a web app wrapper CONNECTIONS & ONBOARDING Paste any standard MongoDB connection string — Atlas cluster URIs, self-hosted mongod instances, or local connections. Saved connections are stored securely and available instantly on next launch. No account required. No cloud sign-up. WHAT IS FREE Everything. MongoDB Client launches entirely free. Browse databases, query documents, edit fields, insert records — all core functionality, no paywall.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TablePlus at Free against MongoDB Client's $4.99. TablePlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). MongoDB Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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
TablePlus is free to download; MongoDB Client costs $4.99 up front. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MongoDB Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
TablePlus ships an update weekly, MongoDB Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TablePlus | MongoDB Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TablePlus Inc | Serhan Cetin |
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
MongoDB Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TablePlus
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
MongoDB Client
No in-app purchases









