Comparison

SQLed vs CodeXplore

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

CodeXplore

This app provides a simple and elegant way to view project structures and code. It allows importing Xcode projects from GitHub repositories and navigating them hierarchically. Customize themes, fonts, and paragraph settings for an optimized reading experience.

Highlights
  • Folder hierarchy visualization
  • Code viewer with highlighting
  • Customizable color theme, font, and paragraph
  • GitHub repository import via URL
  • GitHub login for repository access
  • iPad UI optimization
  • Lifetime license purchase
Features
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CodeXplore : Simple & Elegant Code Viewer ------------------------------------------------------ This app beautifully shows project structure and code. Xcode projects can be simply added via the Github repository. You can then navigate the project directory with a hierarchical browser. This will be a powerful tool to read and analyze your code. ## Features • Folder hierarchy visualization • Code viewer with highlighting • Customize color theme / font / paragraph • GitHub repository import from URL • GitHub login and access your repositories • UI Optimization for iPad • Pay once for a lifetime license

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
CodeXplore3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeXplore at 5.0 against SQLed's 4.1. CodeXplore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SQLed's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 CodeXplore $2.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeXplore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLed has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, CodeXplore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SQLed versus CodeXplore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedCodeXplore
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasJae Hyeon Park

Customer experience

SQLed

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

CodeXplore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
None

CodeXplore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CodeXplore free?
CodeXplore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or CodeXplore?
CodeXplore is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CodeXplore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQLed or CodeXplore have ads?
Neither SQLed nor CodeXplore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or CodeXplore?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and CodeXplore fortnightly. Most recently, SQLed was updated on November 1, 2026 and CodeXplore on November 3, 2026.

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