Comparison

TablePlus vs Pier22

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

Pier22

Features
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Pier22 is the SSH, SFTP and FTP client that respects you. TERMINAL AND FILES, TOGETHER See your server's files next to a live terminal in one screen. Edit a config in the file panel, restart the service in the terminal - without switching apps or tabs. PAY ONCE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Pier22 is free for up to 2 servers. One purchase unlocks unlimited servers forever. No monthly fee for talking to your own server. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. No sign-up. No sync servers. Your passwords and private keys are stored only in your device's Keychain and go only to the server you connect to. Generate keys inside the Secure Enclave, where they can never be exported. FEATURES - Full terminal (xterm-256color) with a key bar, snippets and recording - SFTP and FTP/FTPS file browser: browse, edit, upload, download, rename, delete - Large-file streaming with progress and pause/resume; whole-folder transfers - Password and OpenSSH key auth (ed25519, RSA), plus Secure Enclave keys - Jump host / bastion support - Port forwarding - Host key verification (TOFU) with clear warnings - Import servers from FileZilla or your ssh config - Encrypted backup and restore - move servers between devices, no cloud - Face ID / Touch ID lock - Split view on iPad, tabs on iPhone, multiple live sessions

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
Pier223 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pier22 at none against TablePlus's 3. TablePlus's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pier22 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TablePlus versus Pier22: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusPier22
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncTechnoBlink

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

Pier22

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
None

Pier22

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pier22 free?
Pier22 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TablePlus or Pier22 have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor Pier22 shows ads.

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