Comparison

SQLed vs SQLiteFlow

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

SQLiteFlow

An intuitive and reliable SQLite editor for Mac and iOS. Manage files, query databases with advanced features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and edit table data. Visualize database structure with ER diagrams and compare databases with diff tools.

Highlights
  • File management (add, remove, rename)
  • Advanced SQL query editor
  • Data viewing and editing
  • Table structure alteration
  • ER diagram visualization
  • Database comparison (diff)
  • CSV and JSON import/export
Features
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Two-week free trial! So you can purchase SQLiteFlow after you know you like it! SQLiteFlow is an SQLite editor for Mac & iOS which is intuitive, stable and reliable to use. It contains features as described below: Browse • Manage files. Supports add, remove, duplicate, rename folders, SQLite databases, SQL files, CSV files, etc. • Supports import database from iCloud Drive by the file picker. • Supports open external SQL files, CSV files and Filter files. • Supports open external folders. Requires iOS 13.0 or iPadOS 13.0. • Supports show recents files. Query Editor • Multi-query execution. • Syntax highlighting. • SQL auto-completion. • Format query. Data Editor • View, edit or add table data. • Multiple cells/rows/columns selection. • View table data with a convenient filter. • Sort records by tapping on column title. • Edit blob data as hex or show it as preview if possible. Alter Table • View, edit or add table fields, indexes, foreign keys, checks. • View triggers. • View DDL. Table List • Supports display each table's name and records count. Connect • Supports let SQLiteFlow(macOS) connect databases in this app. One use case is that you can debug query performance issue on your iPhone or iPad directly through your Mac. Drag and Drop • Supports drag and drop to import or export SQLite databases and SQL files in iPad. Database Statistics • Supports show records count of each table. • Supports show total size of each table • Supports show size of each table's content. • Supports show size of each table's index. This feature may help you get more insight about your SQLite databases' data storage information, which may let you see if there're any chances to let SQLite working in a more effective way in your device. ER Diagram • Supports display ER diagram. • Supports toggle field type hide or show. • Supports Relationship Guessing. • Supports copy as Mermaid markdown. Database Diff • Supports generate SQL text that can let you transform a database content into another. • Supports show a summary of the differences between two databases. Import • Supports import CSV data. • Supports import JSON data. Export • In Data Editor or Query Results, supports export data to CSV, JSON, Markdown or List. • In Data Editor, supports export data to Insert Statement or Update Statement if possible. Multiple Windows • Supports multiple windows for iPadOS 13 or later. Dark Mode • Supports dark mode. visionOS • Supports visionOS. Shortcuts • Supports "Run Query" action. • Supports "Import CSV" action. • Supports "Import JSON" action. Create Function • Supports create scalar function using a simple JavaScript routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
SQLiteFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLiteFlow at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQLiteFlow also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SQLed's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLiteFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQLiteFlow fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SQLed versus SQLiteFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedSQLiteFlow
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4949
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better#142
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas Zimnas晨亮 贾

Customer experience

SQLed

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

SQLiteFlow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

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

SQLiteFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Pay-As-You-Go$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-week TrialFree
  • Lifetime License$39.99

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQLiteFlow?
SQLiteFlow is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do SQLed or SQLiteFlow have ads?
Neither SQLed nor SQLiteFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQLiteFlow?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQLiteFlow fortnightly. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQLiteFlow on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLed or SQLiteFlow?
SQLed currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and SQLiteFlow at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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