Comparison

CDBFlite vs SQLBuddy

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

Head to head
About

CDBFlite

Access, view, and edit DBF files with this powerful tool. It allows you to manage file structures, perform searches and filters, and export data to various formats. You can also create new files and integrate with cloud storage.

Highlights
  • View DBF file structure and statistics
  • Search and filter data
  • Edit records and file structure
  • Append, insert, and delete records
  • Export to CSV, TXT, XLS, XLSX, SQLite, HTML
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox)
Features
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It is a powerful dbf viewer and editor that lets individuals and business users access dbf files. You can view dbf files, view a structure of files; general statistics about the file: type of file, size, number of records and fields; you can perform search, set a filter, change an order of information. You can edit your dbf files. Just click on a field and enter any text, numbers, dates etc. Besides you can perform a lot of functions: - set or remove deletion mark - append records - insert records - delete records - perform pack, truncate, zap commands You can create new dbf files and modify a structure of existing dbf files. You can export information to CSV, TXT, XLS, XLSX, JSON formats. You can select various options to customize the output file.

About

SQLBuddy

This app allows you to connect to multiple database types, run SQL queries, and export results to Excel or PDF. You can also edit and delete database rows directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to MySQL, Interbase, SQLite, Oracle, PostgreSQL
  • Run SQL queries and updates
  • Edit and delete database rows
  • Export query results to Excel (xlsx) and PDF
  • Print query results
  • Syntax highlighting for SQL
Features
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MySQL client, Interbase client, SQLite client, Oracle client, PostgreSQL client all in one, SQL manager, SQL tool for making SQL reports to excel or PDF or printer. Syntax highlighting for SQL! Sort or filter the results by multiple fields. You can edit rows in the database with just one click - or delete a row! SQL Manager APP with editing. Mysql to PDF, interbase report to pdf all in one buddy! Mysql query printer. Brace your tablets, SQL reports are coming! Have you ever woke up and really wanted to do an SQL query on your tablet or phone, and wanted to email it to your friends (or your boss? - nevermind!). Have you ever dreamed about sitting in the deepest, darkest room of your home (or office maybe? - nevermind, buddy!) and EUREKA,you just came up with a great SQL and really wanted to try it! Well, your wishes have been granted, your new Buddy can just do the job for you! SQL Buddy is the ultimate handyman for connecting to MySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL for running queries (or updates man, no problem!), but your coolest buddy can even send it to you in Excel or PDF or it can even print it for you! It's an early version, don't give it queries with 10k results, it's not gonna be fast - yet! Also your printer is gonna be mad for huge queries! In other words: SQL Buddy is an SQL Tool for running queries onMySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL databases and extracting the results in Excel (xlsx) and PDF - or you can even print it!

Screenshots

CDBFlite4 screens
SQLBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CDBFlite at 4.5 against SQLBuddy's 3.0. CDBFlite also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). SQLBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. CDBFlite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SQLBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDBFlite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDBFlite has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDBFlite ships an update every 4 months, SQLBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CDBFlite versus SQLBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDBFliteSQLBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB154 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSergey ChehutaE-Szoftver Kft.

Customer experience

CDBFlite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

SQLBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CDBFlite

One-time3
  • Remove advertisingFree
  • Enable editing functions$9.99
  • Enable export to TXT, XLS, JSON$9.99
None

SQLBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDBFlite free?
CDBFlite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLBuddy free?
SQLBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CDBFlite or SQLBuddy?
CDBFlite is rated higher. CDBFlite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SQLBuddy averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CDBFlite or SQLBuddy have ads?
Neither CDBFlite nor SQLBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CDBFlite or SQLBuddy?
CDBFlite ships an update every 4 months, and SQLBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, CDBFlite was updated on October 7, 2026 and SQLBuddy on September 19, 2026.

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