Comparison

Tablewright vs Caliope

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

The SQLite database tool with no account and no subscription - just your data, on your device. Tablewright is the native database editor developers have been waiting for. Open any SQLite database, browse tables, run SQL queries, and edit data — all with a fast, fluid, offline 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, no size limits 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 and CREATE TABLE statements 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 VIEW & MANAGE IMAGES • View images stored in BLOB columns — JPEG and PNG detected automatically • Upload photos from your camera or library • Share or download images directly from any cell 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, no cloud sync PERFECT FOR • Mobile developers inspecting app databases • Data analysts exploring datasets on the go • Students learning SQL • DBAs and engineers who work with SQLite files One purchase. No subscription. Your database, always yours.

About

Caliope

Features
Read full description

Calíope — MySQL, MariaDB, Aurora & PostgreSQL Client Calíope is a powerful, native MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon Aurora and PostgreSQL client built for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Whether you're a developer, DBA, or data analyst, Calíope gives you everything you need to connect, query, explore, and manage your databases — all in a clean, native interface designed for Apple platforms. WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH CALÍOPE PRO SQL Editor — Write and execute queries with syntax highlighting and an integrated execution history, side by side across independent tabs, each with its own live session. Reports — A saved query with its parameters declared and its output defined: which columns, in what order, with what titles and formats. Running it twice gives the same thing. Works against relational databases, SQLite files and MongoDB, exports to nine formats including a paginated PDF, and can run on a schedule. Database Explorer — Browse your full schema — tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, events and more — from an intuitive tree, with columns, indexes and foreign keys at a glance. ER Diagrams — Visualize your database structure with interactive entity-relationship diagrams. Understand table relationships and schema design without writing a single query. Secure Connections — Connect to remote servers safely with native SSH tunneling (ed25519 and ECDSA keys), SSL/TLS encryption, and per-profile credential storage in your system Keychain. Scheduled Backups — Automate backups with flexible scheduling and configurable retention, choosing exactly which databases and tables go into each job. Replication Topology — Declare the primary and its replicas, and see the whole group at once, with a diagram: each replica with its lag, its two threads and the transactions it actually owes. A replica can report 0 seconds while it runs hours behind. Multiple Sessions & Query Log — Open and switch between independent database sessions, each isolated. Every query is logged locally, so you can trace what was executed, when, and on which connection. Works without a server — A built-in SQLite editor for local .sqlite files: structure, data, SQL, pragmas, Save/Revert and CSV/JSON/SQL import and export. Plus a read-only previewer for .md, .sql, .json, .csv, .rtf and .log files. Both work offline. Widgets — Server metrics without opening the app: Mac desktop, iPhone and iPad Home and Lock Screens. One server per widget; tap to open its dashboard. AI SQL Assistant — An optional assistant that helps you write queries, explain results and suggest optimizations. It works from the first launch with Apple Intelligence: no key, no cost, and nothing leaves your device. You can also bring your own key from a supported provider — usage is billed by that provider, and Calíope does not charge for or resell AI services — or point it at a local model. Keys stay in your Keychain. ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Calíope Pro — buy once, keep forever. Pricing is shown in the App Store at the time of purchase and may vary by region. • 60-day free trial with everything unlocked before you decide. No card, no automatic charge. • One purchase unlocks Calíope on all your devices signed in with your Apple ID, with every future update included. • No subscription, no renewals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caliope.org/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Tablewright4 screens
Caliope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Caliope at 5 against Tablewright's 2. Tablewright's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Caliope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tablewright versus Caliope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablewrightCaliope
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBERT BARRETT LAUNIUSDavid Villalobos Cambronero

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tablewright

One-time1
  • SQLPeek Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Caliope

Subscriptions1
  • Calíope Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tablewright free?
Tablewright is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caliope free?
Caliope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tablewright or Caliope have ads?
Neither Tablewright nor Caliope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tablewright or Caliope?
Tablewright ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caliope every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tablewright was updated on October 3, 2026 and Caliope on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons