# SQLed vs SQLite Mobile Client

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | SQLite Mobile Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085/reviews) | **[4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-mobile-client/id1465080890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #87 |
| Size | 14 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLed

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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 |


### SQLite Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-mobile-client/id1465080890)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURES | $9.99 | one-time |


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