Comparison

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere vs SQLite

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

Head to head
About

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

This app provides a portable programming editor for web development on mobile devices. It allows users to write and preview JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code, with features like console logging and file sharing. It's designed for web engineers and designers needing a simple, on-the-go coding solution.

Highlights
  • Write JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Internal browser preview
  • Console logs and errors
  • Import/export via Dropbox
  • Project templates
  • Wi-Fi server
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Programming editor in your pocket. JavaScript Anywhere is one of the oldest development environments on iOS since 2010. It's a simple and portable editing tool for web engineers and designers. [Features] - Write JavaScript, HTML, and CSS source code. - Preview on the internal browser. - Show console logs or errors. - Import project / Download images from the web. - Send e-mail / iTunes file sharing to export. - Configure editor styles, and syntax highlighting. - Simple server for Wi-Fi - Export to / Import from Dropbox. - Project templates (Basic/jQuery/React/Bootstrap/p5) That's all. JSAnywhere is minimal forever. Happy coding! --------------- Featured in: * The magazine "Mac People" in September 2013 issue. * "Apps for Developers" on App Store collection by Apple in June 2015.

About

SQLite

Manage SQLite databases directly on your device. Create, import, export, edit, and remove databases and tables. Features include syntax highlighting for SQL queries and robust database encryption.

Highlights
  • Create new databases
  • Import/Export databases via WiFi, iTunes, or File System
  • Edit and remove databases
  • Database encryption (256-bit AES)
  • Create new tables
  • Import/Export tables via SQL
  • SQL editor with syntax highlighting
Features
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The SQLite Editor is a tool that provides SQLite database management capabilities. Features: Database      |- New      |- Import/Export (WiFi / iTunes / File System)      |- Edit      |- Remove      |- Support iOS file system. |- Database Encryption (256-bit AES in CBC mode). Table      |- New      |- Import/Export (SQL)      |- Additions, deletions and changes SQL Editor      |- Syntax highlighting      |- Syntax hints

Screenshots

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere4 screens
SQLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere at Free against SQLite's $2.99. JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere also leads on ratings volume (459 vs 1) and review sentiment (55% vs 36%). SQLite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere is free to download; SQLite costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere has 459 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's written reviews are positive against 36% of SQLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere ships an update every 2 months, SQLite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere versus SQLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhereSQLite
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.5 (459 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings459 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya Tobioka俊锋 仝

Customer experience

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

All ratings459 ratings
Positive60.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative33.1%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative35.9%

SQLite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral22.7%
Negative40.9%

Bugs and requests

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when creating new projects
  • CSS and JavaScript changes not reflected in output
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Unexpected behavior with certain JavaScript features

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add ability to save files
  • Improve syntax highlighting
  • Add line numbers
  • Support for more file types (e.g. TypeScript, SCSS)
  • Ability to create and manage multiple projects
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  • Integrate with cloud storage (e.g. iCloud, Google Drive)
  • Add a JavaScript console for debugging
  • Customize keyboard with common coding characters
  • Implement a full-screen mode

SQLite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

No in-app purchases

None

SQLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere free?
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite free?
SQLite costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or SQLite?
SQLite is rated higher. JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere averages 3.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while SQLite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or SQLite have ads?
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere shows ads; SQLite does not.
Which is updated more often, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or SQLite?
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere ships an update every 2 months, and SQLite monthly. Most recently, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere was updated on October 10, 2026 and SQLite on September 26, 2026.

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