Comparison

SQLed vs TinyServer

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

TinyServer

Transform your mobile device into a web server to host static websites. Access files from other devices on your local network using a friendly URL. Features include directory listing, basic authentication, and seamless integration with external editors.

Highlights
  • Serve static files and websites over HTTP
  • Directory listing for easy browsing
  • Bonjour for friendly URLs
  • iPad Multitasking support
  • Basic authentication protection
  • Access log viewing
Features
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Use your mobile device as a web server! Access static websites from a computer or other mobile device. FEATURES • use folders stored locally on your iPhone/iPad or in iCloud • serve static files and websites over HTTP • enable Directory Listing to browse the selected folder in your browser • Bonjour: no need to type in IP addresses - TinyServer will show a friendly URL like http://myiPhone.local:8080 • iPad Multitasking: use an external editor to edit your files and preview them in Safari running alongside TinyServer • Open an in-app browser to access your served files • See the access log of the web server • Basic auth protection CHOOSING A FOLDER There are several ways to open a folder to be served by TinyServer. • In the app, tap "Choose Folder", then long-press a folder to bring up the context menu. Choose "Serve in TinyServer" • In the app, tap "Choose Folder", tap "Select" in the navigation bar, select a folder and tap "Open" in the navigation bar • on iPad, you can have the files app and TinyServer side by side in multitasking. You can drag and drop folders to the top of the TinyServer interface.  Keep in mind that this way creates a copy, so if you change the files you have to drag them to the app again to see the changes. IMPORTANT: The web server cannot run in the background. Keep TinyServer in the foreground and the device unlocked. If you do change apps, the web server will restart automatically when you bring the TinyServer app back to the foreground. TinyServer only works on local WiFi. The web server is not accessible via a cellular network connection. It is meant for static files, so you can't run e.g. a PHP or Ruby on Rails backend from it.

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
TinyServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TinyServer at 4.7 against SQLed's 4.1. TinyServer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). SQLed's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support 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

SQLed costs $1.99 and TinyServer $3.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyServer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TinyServer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 75% of TinyServer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, TinyServer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SQLed versus TinyServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedTinyServer
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#58 — better#81
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasChristian Lobach

Customer experience

SQLed

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

TinyServer

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
None

TinyServer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TinyServer free?
TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or TinyServer?
TinyServer is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while TinyServer averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do SQLed or TinyServer have ads?
Neither SQLed nor TinyServer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or TinyServer?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and TinyServer every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on September 23, 2026 and TinyServer on September 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLed or TinyServer?
SQLed currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and TinyServer at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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