# Spck Editor vs HiSQL

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 (#142 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spck Editor | HiSQL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hisql/id6753840035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeb Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507309510) | [丹 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845040567) |

## What reviewers say

### Spck Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spck-editor/id1507309511)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Gold | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Professional coding app feel
- 👍 Good for web development
- 👍 Simple and direct editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 UI has a learning curve
- 🐛 Subscription model disliked
- 🐛 Some features not in free version
- 🐛 Cannot copy and paste

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


### HiSQL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hisql/id6753840035)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spck Editor free?

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

### Is HiSQL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spck Editor or HiSQL?

HiSQL is rated higher. Spck Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while HiSQL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spck Editor or HiSQL have ads?

Neither Spck Editor nor HiSQL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spck Editor or HiSQL?

Spck Editor ships an update every 9 days, and HiSQL every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spck Editor was updated on October 16, 2026 and HiSQL on September 20, 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.*