Spck Editor vs HiSQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spck Editor
A mobile code editor for JavaScript projects, offering Git integration and intelligent code completion for multiple languages. It allows for editing, committing, and running code directly on your device, with AI coding assistance.
- JS Sandbox for on-the-go coding
- Git client for GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab
- Intelligent code completion (HTML, JS, CSS)
- Local file access and project search
- AI Coding Assistants
- Integrated JS Console
- Syntax validation
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Code anywhere. Deploy from your pocket. Spck Editor brings a full professional development workflow to iOS — with AI pair programming, remote CLI access, and deep Git integration built right in. Learn by Doing with JavaScript Labs Explore a curated collection of interactive coding labs and prebuilt project templates — from games to UI components to algorithms. Fork any lab instantly, experiment freely, and publish your own. The fastest way to learn JavaScript hands-on, on the go. Kickstart Projects with Templates Skip the boilerplate. Choose from ready-made project templates across popular frameworks and patterns, tweak them to your needs, and ship — all from your phone. Remote Development, Reimagined Connect to your home machine or cloud server via the Remote CLI. Browse, edit, and run your real project files over a secure relay — then preview your running dev server directly inside the app with the built-in Browser Proxy. Your full stack, in your hands. AI That Actually Codes With You Stuck on a bug? Need boilerplate fast? Spck Editor integrates AI coding assistants powered by the latest models to generate, explain, and refactor code right inside your editor — no copy-paste, no context switching. Professional Git Workflow Clone from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or any remote. Commit, push, pull, branch, merge, and review logs — a complete Git interface without leaving the app. Your entire version history, always with you. Intelligent Code Editing - Advanced code completion for JavaScript, TypeScript & CSS - Context-sensitive hints and inline documentation - Syntax validation as you type - Keyword completion for 20+ languages - HTML, CSS & JS code snippets Built for Mobile Coding - Dynamic keyboard optimized for JS, HTML & CSS - Extra navigation row for cursor control and brackets - Integrated JS console for instant feedback - Project-wide search with file filters - Local file access Light & Dark themes | JavaScript Labs | Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages Terms of Use: https://spck.io/terms
HiSQL
Connect to and manage MySQL databases from your mobile device. Perform CRUD operations, utilize SSH tunneling, and enjoy smart SQL formatting. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multiple connections and data export.
- CRUD operations on MySQL
- SSH tunneling
- SSL connection option
- IntelliSense and SQL formatting
- Execution plan visualization
- iCloud Sync for profiles
- Data export to CSV, JSON, SQL
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Basic Features (Free): • Perform CRUD operations on MySQL databases. • Built-in SSH tunneling with password or key authentication. • Optional SSL connection for enhanced security. • Smart IntelliSense and SQL formatting. • Explain and visualize execution plans. • Light and dark themes for comfortable use. • iCloud Sync for your connection profiles. Pro Features (with in-app purchase): • Manage multiple MySQL connections. • Export query results to CSV, JSON, and SQL formats. • Access advanced syntax highlighting themes for SQL scripts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hisql-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HiSQL at 5.0 against Spck Editor's 4.2. HiSQL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Spck Editor's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Spck Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HiSQL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HiSQL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spck Editor has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Spck Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of HiSQL's.
Spck Editor ships an update every 9 days, HiSQL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spck Editor | HiSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (62 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zeb Zhao | 丹 姜 |
Customer experience
Spck Editor
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Bugs and requests
Spck Editor
Reported bugs
33 issues- App crashes on sign-in/GitHub connection
- Editor crashes when signing in
- Browser crashes on React JS
- Console not responding
- App crashes when trying to import files
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- Typing characters like "{" doesn't show up immediately
- Preview shows a white screen
- Cannot connect to GitHub, app closes
- App crashes and returns to springboard when logging into GitHub
- App closes automatically after installation
- Cannot copy and paste from previous code
- App closes on iPad mini 3
- Launch button not activated
- Python not working
- Cannot run code, only existing programs
- Keyboard doesn't register keystrokes on phone
- Cursor movement and text replacement issues with Chinese keyboard
- App crashes on large Git repos
- Syntax highlighting randomly stops working for JS
- App does not reopen after crashing
- Cannot save documents
- Cannot open terminal documents in write mode
- Left pane is horrific UX
- Cannot get to projects page after opening a project
- Python not running
- Cannot write code, sometimes doesn't work
- App shows only logo and no response on iOS 10.3.4
- Cannot enter entire text when typing a paragraph
- Text insertion not working
- Code writing is failing, jumps lines
- Cannot steal code from GitHub
- Cannot get app to work
- Login prompt appears but buttons don't lead to login page
Requested features
16 requests- Add Kotlin file support (.kt)
- Enable "drag spacebar to move cursor" (iOS feature)
- Add more coding languages (C++, etc.)
- Add desktop/tablet view for HTML preview
- Add server management support (Node.js, Python, etc.)
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- Add extensions
- Add tutorial section for UI
- Add FTP/SFTP support
- Add minimap like Sublime editor
- Add Node.js support
- Add readonly mode
- Add new fonts
- Add browser preview
- Add Chinese candidate word support
- Add mouse support for tablet mode
- Add terminal for console.log() visibility
HiSQL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spck Editor
- Supporter$1.991 Month
- Gold$4.991 Month
HiSQL
- Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
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