Hey Why vs Tablewright
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey Why
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Hey Why is a lightweight SQL EXPLAIN viewer for developers. Run EXPLAIN on your MySQL database or paste EXPLAIN JSON to see why your query behaves the way it does. • Explore execution plans by depth • Instantly see full scans, filesort, and temporary tables • Built for quick discussions without a laptop • Local-only. No cloud. No tracking.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Why at none against Tablewright's 1. Tablewright's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tablewright sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hey Why asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hey Why | Tablewright |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #160 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JONGMIN CHOI | ROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUS |
In-app purchases
Hey Why
No in-app purchases
Tablewright
- SQLPeek Pro$4.99
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