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
A native PostgreSQL client for mobile devices, allowing secure connections to servers for data browsing, schema inspection, and query execution. Unlock advanced features like data editing and query saving with a one-time purchase.
- Secure PostgreSQL connections
- Data browsing and filtering
- Schema inspection
- SQL query writing
- Direct data editing
- Query saving and organization
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The professional PostgreSQL client for mobile. Tablewright Postgres is the native database tool developers have been waiting for. Connect to your PostgreSQL servers from anywhere — check production data, run queries, manage tables — all from your iPhone or iPad. CONNECT SECURELY • Direct PostgreSQL connections with SSL encryption • SSH tunnel support through bastion hosts • Password or private key authentication • Face ID / Touch ID protection for sensitive connections • Multiple saved connections with custom accent colors 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 • System tables accessible when you need them INSPECT YOUR SCHEMA • View columns, types, and constraints • Browse indexes with unique/partial indicators • See foreign key definitions and relationships • 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 • Create and modify table schemas • Smart foreign key picker for relationships • Export results as CSV or JSON • Save and organize your favorite queries BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS • Native SwiftUI — fast and fluid on all devices • iPad optimized with sidebar navigation • Read-only mode to prevent accidental changes • No account required — credentials stored in Keychain • Works with any PostgreSQL-compatible database • Supports Neon, Supabase, RDS, and self-hosted PERFECT FOR • Backend developers checking production data • DevOps engineers troubleshooting issues • Database administrators on the go • Startup founders monitoring their data • Anyone who needs PostgreSQL access from mobile 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. 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 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JONGMIN CHOI | ROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUS |
In-app purchases
Hey Why
No in-app purchases
Tablewright
- Tablewright Pro$9.99









