Comparison

SQLed vs SQLPro Studio

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

Head to head
About

SQLed

This app is a powerful SQLite database manager for iOS devices. It allows developers, students, and educators to create, edit, and manage SQLite databases on the go with a smart SQL editor and intuitive data viewer. Organize projects, import/export data, and access an offline SQL reference for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Project-based database organization
  • Full SQLite support (create, edit, delete)
  • Smart SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Intuitive table data viewer and editor
  • Import/export data and projects
  • Offline SQL reference guide
  • Security features with passcode lock
Features
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SQLed – Powerful SQLite Database Manager Your database toolkit – anytime, anywhere. SQLed brings the full power of SQLite to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Whether you're a developer, DBA, teacher, or student, SQLed gives you a fast, intuitive, and feature-rich way to work with databases on the go. Key Features: ▸ Project-Based Organization Easily manage multiple databases by grouping them into projects for better structure and productivity. ▸ Full SQLite Support Create, edit, and delete tables, views, indexes, and triggers. Automatically generate and export DDL scripts with a tap. ▸ Smart SQL Editor Write and execute SQL with syntax highlighting, predefined snippets, error notifications, and query-by-query execution. ▸ Intuitive Table Data Viewer Browse, search, edit, and sort table data. Import from and export to CSV files with ease. ▸ Import & Export Made Simple Move projects, databases, scripts, and CSVs via email, iTunes, or your favorite cloud storage providers. ▸ Offline SQL Reference Never get stuck—consult the built-in reference even without an internet connection. ▸ Designed for Productivity Use drag-and-drop to move data, benefit from powerful swipe gestures, and enjoy a UI optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPad Pro. ▸ Security First Protect your databases with passcode lock and benefit from auto-generated backups every time you open the app. Why SQLed? •Built for developers, students, and educators •Perfect for working with test or production SQLite databases •iOS 18 ready with full support for modern devices •Lightweight, fast, and beautifully minimal Take your database workflow mobile with SQLed—the must-have SQLite manager for iOS.

About

SQLPro Studio

A premium client for managing various database servers like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling. Premium upgrade required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • SSH tunneling
  • Microsoft Entra ID sign-in
  • Support for multiple database servers
Features
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SQLPro Studio is the premium database client and management tool for Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + Netbios support. + SSH Tunnelling (password and private key authentication). + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in, including MFA, for Azure SQL. SQLPro Studio supports the following database servers: + MySQL & MariaDB + PostgreSQL + Microsoft SQL Server (2005 and above) + Snowflake + SQLite + MongoDB + Oracle Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
SQLPro Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLPro Studio at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQLPro Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 61%). SQLed's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SQLPro Studio is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLPro Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLPro Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 72% of SQLPro Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQLPro Studio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SQLed versus SQLPro Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedSQLPro Studio
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.3 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4963 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasHankinsoft Development Inc

Customer experience

SQLed

All ratings49 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative28.6%

SQLPro Studio

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
4 purchases

SQLPro Studio

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$108.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$108.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Studio - Lifetime$219.99

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SQLPro Studio free?
SQLPro Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQLPro Studio?
SQLPro Studio is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLPro Studio averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.
Do SQLed or SQLPro Studio have ads?
Neither SQLed nor SQLPro Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQLPro Studio?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQLPro Studio every 4 days. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 30, 2026 and SQLPro Studio on October 29, 2026.

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