# SQLed vs Data Modeler

The clearest difference is price: Data Modeler at Free against SQLed's $1.99. Data Modeler also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). SQLed's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 5) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Data Modeler is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Data Modeler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Data Modeler holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLed has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 55% of Data Modeler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, Data Modeler every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | Data Modeler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-modeler/id1575153701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [Rahul Katariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680332229) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLed

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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 |


### Data Modeler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-modeler/id1575153701)

Effortlessly create, visualize, and export complex data models for your projects. Design entities, relationships, and attributes with an intuitive editor. Add data to test your models and export them as JSON documents or diagrams.

**Highlights:** Intuitive data model editor, Create entities, attributes, and relationships, Define cardinalities and relationship types, Add and store data within models, Visualize models as ER diagrams, Export data as JSON documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Introductory Lifetime Offer | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLed free?

SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Data Modeler free?

Data Modeler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SQLed or Data Modeler?

Data Modeler is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Data Modeler averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do SQLed or Data Modeler have ads?

Neither SQLed nor Data Modeler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLed or Data Modeler?

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and Data Modeler every 5 days. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 3, 2026 and Data Modeler on September 25, 2026.

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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.*