Comparison

LunoDB vs Tablewright

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

Head to head
About

LunoDB

Access and manage your databases from your mobile device. Execute SQL queries, browse data, visualize results with charts, and leverage an AI assistant for query generation. Securely connect to various database types on the go.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple database types
  • Execute SQL queries with syntax highlighting
  • Browse and edit data inline
  • Visualize data with charts and graphs
  • AI-powered SQL query generation
  • Secure access with Face ID/passcode
Features
Read full description

LunoDB brings professional database management to your iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely, run queries, and visualize your data — all from your pocket. Supported Databases MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, and Turso (LibSQL) Dashboard • See all your connections at a glance, and which ones are live • Track query activity across the last seven days • Jump straight to your most-used connections and saved charts Query & Browse • Execute SQL with syntax highlighting and autocomplete • Browse tables, view schemas, and edit data inline • Search and filter across tables instantly • View query history and save favorites • Export results as CSV, JSON, or SQL Visualize • Build charts and graphs from query results • Keep a chart on your Home Screen with the LunoDB widget • View schema diagrams to understand table relationships AI Assistant • Generate SQL queries from natural language • Get help understanding complex queries • Works with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini Secure & Private • Connect through SSH tunnels using a password or private key • Face ID and passcode protection • Your credentials stay on your device • Import connections from LunoDB Desktop, or back them up to a file Made for iPad • Full hardware keyboard shortcuts and a command palette • Master–detail layouts built for the larger screen Perfect for developers, DBAs, and data analysts who need database access on the go.

About

Tablewright

This app allows developers to view, query, and edit SQLite databases directly on their devices. It supports opening various SQLite file formats and offers features like syntax highlighting for SQL queries and data import/export.

Highlights
  • Open SQLite, DB, and SQLite3 files
  • Browse tables with row counts
  • Inspect schema, columns, and constraints
  • Write SQL queries with syntax highlighting
  • Edit data and table schemas
  • Import/export data from CSV and JSON
  • Save and organize favorite queries
Features
Read full description

The professional SQLite database viewer. Tablewright is the native database tool developers have been waiting for. Open any SQLite database — browse data, run queries, edit tables — all with a fast, fluid interface. OPEN ANY DATABASE • Open .sqlite, .db, and .sqlite3 files from Files or other apps • Recent databases for quick access • Works with any SQLite database BROWSE YOUR DATA • View all tables with row counts at a glance • Sort, filter, and paginate through any table • Tap rows to see complete details • Navigate foreign key relationships instantly INSPECT YOUR SCHEMA • View columns, types, and constraints • Browse indexes and foreign keys • Copy column definitions PRO FEATURES Unlock the full toolkit with a one-time purchase: • Write SQL queries with syntax highlighting • Edit data directly — insert, update, delete rows • Edit cells inline from query results • Create and modify table schemas • Import data from CSV and JSON • Export results as CSV or JSON • Save and organize your favorite queries • Upload, view, share, and download images as BLOB storage columns BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS • Native SwiftUI — fast and fluid on all devices • Tablet optimized with sidebar navigation • No account required — everything stays on your device • No external dependencies — pure SQLite PERFECT FOR • Mobile developers inspecting app databases • Data analysts exploring datasets on the go • Students learning SQL • Anyone who works with SQLite files One purchase. No subscription. Your database, anywhere.

Screenshots

LunoDB4 screens
Tablewright4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LunoDB at none against Tablewright's 1. LunoDB also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Tablewright's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Tablewright sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LunoDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LunoDB against 5.0 for Tablewright. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablewright has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LunoDB ships an update every 5 days, Tablewright every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LunoDB versus Tablewright: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunoDBTablewright
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy MurphyROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUS

Customer experience

LunoDB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tablewright

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LunoDB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tablewright

One-time1
  • SQLPeek Pro$4.99

Questions

Is LunoDB free?
LunoDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tablewright free?
Tablewright is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LunoDB or Tablewright?
LunoDB and Tablewright are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do LunoDB or Tablewright have ads?
Neither LunoDB nor Tablewright shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LunoDB or Tablewright?
LunoDB ships an update every 5 days, and Tablewright every 3 weeks. Most recently, LunoDB was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tablewright on September 16, 2026.

Other comparisons