# iDatabase vs SQLite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDatabase at 52% against SQLite's 0%. iDatabase also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and monetization model (paid vs subscription). SQLite's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDatabase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iDatabase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDatabase has 510 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iDatabase's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQLite's.

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, SQLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDatabase | SQLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Mark Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/289509752) |

## What reviewers say

### iDatabase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatabase/id328185048)

Create and manage custom databases, inventories, and collections with ease. Organize personal or professional information using pre-built templates or design your own. Secure your data with a PIN and back it up to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Custom database creation, Pre-built templates, Variety of field types, Search and sort functionality, PIN protection, Cloud backup (Dropbox), Data sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple database creation
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 💾 Dropbox backup/restore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔗 Dropbox linking issues
- 📁 Limited export/import options
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filter features
- 💻 No iPad or desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding photos
- Inability to open databases
- Data loss and corruption issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud support
- Improve Dropbox integration
- Enhance sorting and filtering capabilities
- Introduce currency and calculation fields
- Provide a more user-friendly interface


### SQLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700)

Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.

**Highlights:** Graphical SQLite database management, Advanced SQL query execution, Table and row creation, Copy, paste, and share data, iCloud synchronization, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDatabase free?

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

### Is SQLite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDatabase or SQLite?

iDatabase is rated higher. iDatabase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while SQLite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iDatabase or SQLite have ads?

Neither iDatabase nor SQLite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDatabase or SQLite?

iDatabase ships an update fortnightly, and SQLite every 4 days. Most recently, iDatabase was updated on September 25, 2026 and SQLite 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.*