Comparison

SQLed vs youpen

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

youpen

Features
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Youpen is an innovative product that integrates the original handwriting/notebook and digital technology. It transfers original paper writing to screen synchronization, at same time with one-click recording and playback functions. It turns single colors and lines into colorful images, and the images can be edited and saved forever, as well as share to others. It supports offline mode and one-click synch when online. Thanks for using our magic pen set. It will make your business, education and work more intelligent.

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
youpen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: youpen at Free against SQLed's $1.99. youpen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SQLed's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

youpen is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. youpen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, youpen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SQLed versus youpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedyoupen
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasShenzhen Xuezhiyou Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
None

youpen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is youpen free?
youpen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQLed or youpen have ads?
Neither SQLed nor youpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or youpen?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and youpen every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on November 13, 2026 and youpen on November 8, 2026.

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