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

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.

Highlights
  • Secure PostgreSQL connections
  • Data browsing and filtering
  • Schema inspection
  • SQL query writing
  • Direct data editing
  • Query saving and organization
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hey Why4 screens
Tablewright4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hey Why versus Tablewright: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey WhyTablewright
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONGMIN CHOIROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUS

In-app purchases

None

Hey Why

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tablewright

One-time1
  • Tablewright Pro$9.99

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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