Comparison

SQLed vs SQLite database client

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

SQLite database client

A premium client for managing SQLite and core data databases. Offers intelligent SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for an optimal user experience. Execute multiple queries and access database navigation with ease.

Highlights
  • Intellisense/SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting with customizable themes
  • Tabbed interface for optimal user experience
  • Context-aware database tree navigation
  • Query history
  • Execute multiple queries simultaneously
Features
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SQLite client is a premium database client and management tool for SQLite & core data 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! + Query history + The ability to execute multiple queries at one and view the result sets. 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 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
SQLite database client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLite database client at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQLite database client also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SQLed's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

SQLite database client is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLite database client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLed holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLed has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 50% of SQLite database client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQLite database client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SQLed versus SQLite database client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedSQLite database client
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60 — better#110
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 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%

SQLite database client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

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

SQLite database client

Subscriptions2
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SQLite database client free?
SQLite database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQLite database client?
SQLed is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLite database client averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SQLed or SQLite database client have ads?
Neither SQLed nor SQLite database client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQLite database client?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQLite database client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on September 23, 2026 and SQLite database client on September 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLed or SQLite database client?
SQLed currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and SQLite database client at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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