Comparison

TablePlus vs KnockKnock PingPort

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

KnockKnock PingPort

Features
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KnockKnock opens access to your servers with one tap. It sends the knock your firewall expects, a sequence of TCP and UDP ports or ICMP echo requests of agreed sizes, and shows each step as it goes. PORTKNOCK • Name, host (domain, IPv4 or IPv6) and an ordered list of ports, each TCP or UDP • Delay between ports from 0 to 1000 ms to fit your knockd timeout • Progress for every port, and the time of the last knock in the list PINGKNOCK • Ordered groups of ICMP echo requests: count × data size in bytes • The equivalent ping commands, to try the same knock from a terminal • A table of ICMP and IP packet sizes to match your firewall rule, such as iptables -m length or MikroTik packet-size • A warning when VPN or cellular networks may split large packets Works with knockd and any firewall that opens access after a sequence of packets. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no analytics, no ads, no tracking • Records stay on your iPhone unless you export them, and packets go straight to the hosts you enter FREE AND PRO The free version keeps one PortKnock server and one PingKnock target. KnockKnock Pro, a one-time purchase, removes the limit and lets you export and import your records as a file, to move them to another iPhone. No subscription. Port knocking hides a service but does not replace SSH keys or passwords.

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
KnockKnock PingPort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: TablePlus at #139 against KnockKnock PingPort's unranked. TablePlus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 KnockKnock PingPort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, KnockKnock PingPort every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TablePlus versus KnockKnock PingPort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusKnockKnock PingPort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncALEKSEI ANISIMOV

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

KnockKnock PingPort

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
1 purchases

KnockKnock PingPort

One-time1
  • KnockKnock Pro$4.99

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnockKnock PingPort free?
KnockKnock PingPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TablePlus or KnockKnock PingPort have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor KnockKnock PingPort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or KnockKnock PingPort?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and KnockKnock PingPort every 5 days. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on October 22, 2026 and KnockKnock PingPort on October 9, 2026.

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