Comparison

Processing & p5.js iCompiler vs SQLite Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

Develop and compile Processing and p5.js code directly on your mobile device. Export your creations as standalone apps for offline use. Ideal for students and educators learning creative coding.

Highlights
  • Compose and compile code on mobile
  • Export projects as home screen apps
  • Offline app usage
  • Code highlighting and formatting
  • 3D sketches and games support
  • Error highlighting (Pro feature)
Features
Read full description

Compose and compile your Processing & p5.js projects right on your phone or iPad, wherever your are! Export your Processing projects as App on your home screen: 1. Select an App icon for your Processing project. 2. Add it to your home screen. You can now use the app offline, just like any other app! This app is already being used in high schools and universities to teach and learn Processing & p5.js. Your code is highlighted and formatted for excellent reading-comfort. Processing Pro allows you to see which parts of your code are causing problems. 3D sketches and games are supported. This is not an official app by processing.org or p5.js Available subscription: Processing Pro, offers additional functionalities, such as exporting your sketches as apps. Trailer Music: Circle of Alchemists Privacy and Terms: http://processing-app.org/terms/

About

SQLite Mobile Client

Manage SQLite databases with a clean iOS interface. Add, edit, and delete records, browse and filter data, and export to various formats. Integrates with AI tools and offers chart generation.

Highlights
  • Add, edit, delete records
  • Browse, filter, sort data
  • Export data to CSV, HTML, Excel
  • Import CSV, MSAccess, DBF
  • View ER Diagrams
  • AI integration (OpenAI, Ollama)
Features
Read full description

DB Compass for SQLite allows you to access your SQLite databases. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES (with in-app purchase): • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Table data: browse, filter, sort, and quick search on fetched data • Assisted table creation • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Export data grid to CSV, HTML, Excel, MSAccess(XML) and SQLite format • Import CSV, MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) or DBF tables • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • A.I. integration (OpenAI & Ollama) • Siri-Shortcuts actions • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

Processing & p5.js iCompiler4 screens
SQLite Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQLite Mobile Client at 4.4 against Processing & p5.js iCompiler's 3.5. SQLite Mobile Client also leads on chart position (#59 vs unranked). Processing & p5.js iCompiler's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Processing & p5.js iCompiler sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and SQLite Mobile Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQLite Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Processing & p5.js iCompiler's written reviews are positive against 62% of SQLite Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 5 weeks, SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Processing & p5.js iCompiler versus SQLite Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProcessing & p5.js iCompilerSQLite Mobile Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (80 ratings)4.4 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews61.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerriedel.wtf apps S.L.Filippo Maguolo

Customer experience

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

All ratings80 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative29.6%

SQLite Mobile Client

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Code reverts to earlier versions after app sleep
  • Changes lost when phone falls asleep
  • Functions with parameters cause black screen
  • StringList data type not recognized
  • Boolean highlighting shows 'bool' instead of full word
Show 15 more
  • Else statements break code formatting
  • Try/catch blocks don't work properly
  • Cursor position jumps unexpectedly while typing
  • Screen scrolls to bottom when typing mid-file
  • Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with drawing
  • mouseClicked() event fires multiple times per click
  • Import folder feature doesn't work
  • Cannot use numbers/underscores in project names
  • blendMode() and other complex functions fail
  • Silent failures with blank screen output
  • Inconsistent error highlighting
  • Typing lag with large projects (700+ lines)
  • Example project code disappeared after updates
  • Dialog boxes appear in German
  • About and new project buttons invisible in light mode

Requested features

20 requests
  • Free basic error messages for all users
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Project renaming capability
  • Project duplication feature
  • Robust auto-save and backup system
Show 15 more
  • GIF animation support for sprites
  • Library import and management system
  • Landscape mode support
  • Find and replace functionality
  • Console output for debugging
  • Settings/preferences menu
  • File organization with folders
  • Project thumbnails
  • Built-in documentation/reference
  • Processing to p5.js conversion tool
  • Ability to import entire project folders
  • Font size customization
  • Fullscreen mode for screenshots
  • PVector class support
  • Pixel density optimization for Retina displays

SQLite Mobile Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

Subscriptions2
  • Processing Pro (Monthly)$3.491 Month
  • Processing Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Processing for iOS Tip$4.99
  • Processing Pro Lifetime Unlock$25.99
  • Processing for iOS Tip$99.99
1 purchases

SQLite Mobile Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99

Questions

Is Processing & p5.js iCompiler free?
Processing & p5.js iCompiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLite Mobile Client free?
SQLite Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Processing & p5.js iCompiler or SQLite Mobile Client?
SQLite Mobile Client is rated higher. Processing & p5.js iCompiler averages 3.5 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while SQLite Mobile Client averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.
Do Processing & p5.js iCompiler or SQLite Mobile Client have ads?
Neither Processing & p5.js iCompiler nor SQLite Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Processing & p5.js iCompiler or SQLite Mobile Client?
Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 5 weeks, and SQLite Mobile Client every 4 weeks. Most recently, Processing & p5.js iCompiler was updated on September 26, 2026 and SQLite Mobile Client on September 29, 2026.

Other comparisons