Comparison

SQLed vs SQLite Mobile 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 Mobile Client

Manage SQLite databases with a clean iOS interface. Add, edit, and delete records, browse and filter data, and export to various formats. Integrates with AI tools and offers chart generation.

Highlights
  • Add, edit, delete records
  • Browse, filter, sort data
  • Export data to CSV, HTML, Excel
  • Import CSV, MSAccess, DBF
  • View ER Diagrams
  • AI integration (OpenAI, Ollama)
Features
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DB Compass for SQLite allows you to access your SQLite databases. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES (with in-app purchase): • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Table data: browse, filter, sort, and quick search on fetched data • Assisted table creation • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Export data grid to CSV, HTML, Excel, MSAccess(XML) and SQLite format • Import CSV, MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) or DBF tables • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • A.I. integration (OpenAI & Ollama) • Siri-Shortcuts actions • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
SQLite Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLite Mobile Client at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, 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

SQLite Mobile Client is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLite Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLite Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 196 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SQLed versus SQLite Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedSQLite Mobile Client
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.4 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better#87
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLed

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

SQLite Mobile Client

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

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

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLite Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.
Do SQLed or SQLite Mobile Client have ads?
Neither SQLed nor SQLite Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQLite Mobile Client on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLed or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLed currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and SQLite Mobile Client at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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