# SQLed vs Solar2D Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Solar2D Studio at 5.0 against SQLed's 4.1. Solar2D Studio also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). SQLed's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (49 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SQLed costs $1.99 and Solar2D Studio $9.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solar2D Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar2D Studio 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. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar2D Studio'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, Solar2D Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | Solar2D Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| 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/solar2d-studio-coronasdk/id6498889447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) |

## 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 |


### Solar2D Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar2d-studio-coronasdk/id6498889447)

This app provides an integrated environment for developing mobile applications and games directly on an iOS device. It features a code editor, real-time simulator, and comprehensive documentation to assist developers of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Intuitive code editor, Real-time simulator, Integrated terminal, Comprehensive documentation, Project debugging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLed free?

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

### Is Solar2D Studio free?

Solar2D Studio costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SQLed or Solar2D Studio?

Solar2D Studio is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Solar2D Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SQLed or Solar2D Studio have ads?

Neither SQLed nor Solar2D Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLed or Solar2D Studio?

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and Solar2D Studio every 3 months. Most recently, SQLed was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solar2D Studio on October 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.*