# SQLed vs SQLPro Studio

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | SQLPro Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085/reviews) | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


### SQLPro Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium (Monthly) | $15.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Studio - Lifetime | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*