Comparison

Hey Why vs Tablewright

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

Head to head
About

Hey Why

Features
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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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

Hey Why4 screens
Tablewright4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Hey Why versus Tablewright: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey WhyTablewright
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONGMIN CHOIROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUS

In-app purchases

None

Hey Why

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tablewright

One-time1
  • SQLPeek Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Hey Why free?
Hey Why is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tablewright free?
Tablewright is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hey Why or Tablewright have ads?
Neither Hey Why nor Tablewright shows ads.

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