Comparison

SQLed vs DNS 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

DNS Client

Debug Domain Name Servers with this networking tool. Create human-readable requests and interpret responses. Supports all known DNS query types and multiple protocols including DNS over UDP, HTTPs, and TLS.

Highlights
  • Debug Domain Name Servers
  • Create human-readable requests
  • Interpret DNS responses
  • Supports all DNS query types
  • DNS over UDP
  • DNS over HTTPs
  • DNS over TLS
Features
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DNS Client is a fast, native way to run DNS lookups and debug Domain Name System queries — without the Terminal. Type a domain, pick a record type, and read a clean, human-readable response. It works like dig or nslookup, but with a proper interface. QUERY ANYTHING • All standard DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, PTR, and more) • Reverse DNS lookups • Recursive queries, with full control over the request ANY RESOLVER, ANY PROTOCOL • DNS over UDP, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and DNS over TLS (DoT) • Query public resolvers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, OpenDNS…) or your own • Compare answers across resolvers to spot propagation differences Built for developers and network engineers who need answers fast.

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
DNS Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Client at none against SQLed's 1. DNS Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

SQLed costs $1.99 and DNS Client $0.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DNS Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 64% of DNS Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, DNS Client every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SQLed versus DNS Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedDNS Client
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#59 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasSergii Kryvoblotskyi

Customer experience

SQLed

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

DNS Client

All ratings146 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
None

DNS Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DNS Client free?
DNS Client costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or DNS Client?
DNS Client is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while DNS Client averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do SQLed or DNS Client have ads?
Neither SQLed nor DNS Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or DNS Client?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and DNS Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 11, 2026 and DNS Client on October 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, SQLed or DNS Client?
SQLed currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and DNS Client at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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