# SQLed vs CodeXplore

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 (#58 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | CodeXplore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [Jae Hyeon Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158767576) |

## 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 |


### CodeXplore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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