Comparison

simSQL vs SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

simSQL

Features
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SimSQL is an efficient and concise SQLite database tool, which provides database management, data table management, data export and other functions, which is convenient for users to view and edit SQIite database on the mobile phone or ipad.

About

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Access, browse, and modify SQLite database files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Learn SQL with interactive lessons and a practice sandbox, all while working offline. Import data from spreadsheets and export results to CSV.

Highlights
  • Open and browse SQLite database files
  • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Visual Query Builder
  • Import spreadsheets (CSV, JSON, Excel)
  • Export data to CSV
  • Interactive SQL lessons
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SQLite Editor & DB Viewer opens, browses, and edits SQLite and .db database files right on your iPhone and iPad — no computer, no setup, no account. Whether you're a developer inspecting an app's database, a student learning SQL, or an analyst exploring data on the go, everything runs locally and offline. OPEN & BROWSE ANY DATABASE • Open .db, .sqlite, and .sqlite3 files from Files, iCloud, or share sheet • Browse every table, view rows and columns, and inspect the full schema • Fast search across tables and values • Works completely offline — your data never leaves your device RUN SQL — OR SKIP IT • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting to run any query • Visual Query Builder: tap tables, columns, and filters and the app writes the SQL for you — no syntax to memorize • Edit rows inline, add and delete records, and commit changes safely IMPORT & EXPORT • Import spreadsheets — CSV, JSON, and Excel — straight into a table • Export tables and query results to CSV • Save databases back to your device LEARN SQL AS YOU GO • 26 interactive SQL lessons — from SELECT and WHERE to JOINs and subqueries • A practice sandbox with a ready-made sample database — try queries with zero risk • Perfect for beginners moving from "no SQL" to confident queries BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Designed for both — a full workspace on the big iPad screen • Clean dark interface, easy on the eyes PRO (optional) • Remove ads and unlock the full set of power features • Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock • A free trial of each Pro feature is included — no commitment Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

simSQL3 screens
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

simSQL and SQLite Editor & DB Viewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
simSQL versus SQLite Editor & DB Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersimSQLSQLite Editor & DB Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer忠 陈Sahana A S

In-app purchases

None

simSQL

No in-app purchases

None

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is simSQL free?
simSQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite Editor & DB Viewer free?
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do simSQL or SQLite Editor & DB Viewer have ads?
Neither simSQL nor SQLite Editor & DB Viewer shows ads.

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