Comparison

LunoDB vs SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

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
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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, 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 • On-device AI with Apple Intelligence: private, free, and no API key needed • Or bring your own key for Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, or xAI Grok Secure & Private • Connect through SSH tunnels using a password or private key • Face ID and passcode protection • Your credentials stay on your device • On-device AI keeps your questions and schema on your iPhone or iPad • 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

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Access, browse, and modify SQLite database files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Learn SQL with interactive lessons and a practice sandbox, all while working offline. Import data from spreadsheets and export results to CSV.

Highlights
  • Open and browse SQLite database files
  • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Visual Query Builder
  • Import spreadsheets (CSV, JSON, Excel)
  • Export data to CSV
  • Interactive SQL lessons
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SQLite Editor & DB Viewer opens, browses, and edits SQLite and .db database files right on your iPhone and iPad — no computer, no setup, no account. Whether you're a developer inspecting an app's database, a student learning SQL, or an analyst exploring data on the go, everything runs locally and offline. OPEN & BROWSE ANY DATABASE • Open .db, .sqlite, and .sqlite3 files from Files, iCloud, or share sheet • Browse every table, view rows and columns, and inspect the full schema • Fast search across tables and values • Works completely offline — your data never leaves your device RUN SQL — OR SKIP IT • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting to run any query • Visual Query Builder: tap tables, columns, and filters and the app writes the SQL for you — no syntax to memorize • Edit rows inline, add and delete records, and commit changes safely IMPORT & EXPORT • Import spreadsheets — CSV, JSON, and Excel — straight into a table • Export tables and query results to CSV • Save databases back to your device LEARN SQL AS YOU GO • 26 interactive SQL lessons — from SELECT and WHERE to JOINs and subqueries • A practice sandbox with a ready-made sample database — try queries with zero risk • Perfect for beginners moving from "no SQL" to confident queries BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Designed for both — a full workspace on the big iPad screen • Clean dark interface, easy on the eyes PRO (optional) • Remove ads and unlock the full set of power features • Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock • A free trial of each Pro feature is included — no commitment Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING • SQLVEdit Pro Lifetime — $19.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $15.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $13.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $11.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $9.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $7.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $5.99, one payment • SQLVEdit Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/sqlvedit/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LunoDB4 screens
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LunoDB at none against SQLite Editor & DB Viewer's 8. LunoDB also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SQLite Editor & DB Viewer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 SQLite Editor & DB Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LunoDB ships an update every 6 days, SQLite Editor & DB Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LunoDB versus SQLite Editor & DB Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunoDBSQLite Editor & DB Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTimothy MurphySahana A S

Customer experience

LunoDB

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

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LunoDB

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time7
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$5.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$9.99
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  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$11.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$13.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$15.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is LunoDB free?
LunoDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite Editor & DB Viewer free?
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LunoDB or SQLite Editor & DB Viewer?
LunoDB and SQLite Editor & DB Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LunoDB or SQLite Editor & DB Viewer have ads?
Neither LunoDB nor SQLite Editor & DB Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LunoDB or SQLite Editor & DB Viewer?
LunoDB ships an update every 6 days, and SQLite Editor & DB Viewer monthly. Most recently, LunoDB was updated on November 1, 2026 and SQLite Editor & DB Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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