Comparison

Source Code Reader vs SQL Sheep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Source Code Reader

Easily view website source code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Access this functionality within the app or through a built-in Safari extension. Features include dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and text search.

Highlights
  • View source code in-app
  • Safari extension for direct viewing
  • Dark mode support
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Text search functionality
  • Multiple window support
Features
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With the Source Code Reader app it's easy to view the source code of a site directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can do this in the app or directly in Safari with the built-in Safari extension. The app supports dark mode, adjustable font sizes, text search and multiple windows - all available in the Safari extension as well.

About

SQL Sheep

Features
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With SQL Manager, you can effortlessly create, edit, and delete databases right from your iOS device. No need to be tethered to a computer anymore.Your data is precious. SQL Manager ensures the highest level of security for your databases on your local .

Screenshots

Source Code Reader4 screens
SQL Sheep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQL Sheep at every 2 months against Source Code Reader's every 5 months. SQL Sheep also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Source Code Reader's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Source Code Reader costs $1.99 and SQL Sheep $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, SQL Sheep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Source Code Reader versus SQL Sheep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource Code ReaderSQL Sheep
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#72 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander EichhornCiwei Tech

In-app purchases

None

Source Code Reader

No in-app purchases

None

SQL Sheep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Source Code Reader free?
Source Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL Sheep free?
SQL Sheep costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Source Code Reader or SQL Sheep have ads?
Neither Source Code Reader nor SQL Sheep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Code Reader or SQL Sheep?
Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and SQL Sheep every 2 months. Most recently, Source Code Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and SQL Sheep on November 4, 2026.

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