# TablePlus vs SQLStudio Light

The clearest difference is chart position: TablePlus at #188 against SQLStudio Light's unranked. TablePlus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). SQLStudio Light's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SQLStudio Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TablePlus ships an update weekly, SQLStudio Light every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TablePlus | SQLStudio Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **78** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TablePlus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248168235) | [Dario Bondi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035555651) |

## What reviewers say

### TablePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableplus-database-client/id1465448609)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast query execution
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 💻 Seamless desktop integration
- 🌟 Best SQL client available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model disliked
- 📉 Some features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inconsistent stability
- 📱 Not ideal for iPhone landscape
- 💸 Subscription cost steep

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add Oracle support
- Add Vertica support
- Add PocketBase support
- Add Snowflake support
- Add Redis cluster support


### SQLStudio Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlstudio-light/id6818629633)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Professional Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Professional Lifetime | $449.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TablePlus free?

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

### Is SQLStudio Light free?

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

### Do TablePlus or SQLStudio Light have ads?

Neither TablePlus nor SQLStudio Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TablePlus or SQLStudio Light?

TablePlus ships an update weekly, and SQLStudio Light every 3 days. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on November 3, 2026 and SQLStudio Light on October 31, 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.*