DBKit vs Tela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBKit
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DBKit is a professional SQL database client for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, DBAs, DevOps engineers, backend engineers, data analysts, QA engineers, IT professionals, and SQL learners. Connect directly to SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases from your mobile device. Run SQL queries, browse schemas, inspect tables, analyze data, and export results securely wherever you are. Whether you are troubleshooting production issues, checking application data, validating SQL statements, reviewing database structures, or learning SQL, DBKit provides a fast and efficient database experience optimized for iPhone and iPad. ## Supported Databases • SQLite • MySQL • PostgreSQL ## Direct Database Connections Connect directly from your iPhone or iPad to your own database servers. • No cloud relay services • No proxy servers required • No additional infrastructure needed • Supports local and remote connections • Credentials remain under your control DBKit is designed for secure direct database access without relying on intermediary services. ## SQL Editor Write, edit, and run SQL queries from a mobile-optimized editor. • SQL syntax highlighting • Intelligent auto-completion • Query history • Multi-statement execution • Fast query execution • Easy editing and copying DBKit helps you work efficiently whether you are writing simple queries or complex SQL statements. ## Database Explorer Browse and inspect database structures. View: • Tables • Columns • Indexes • Foreign keys • Constraints • Triggers • Schemas Understand your database structure without needing a desktop database tool. ## Data Viewer & Export Inspect query results directly on your device. • Browse records • View large result sets • Explore table contents • Analyze query results • Identify data issues quickly Export results in multiple formats: • CSV • TSV • JSON • SQL • Markdown Useful for data backup, migration, documentation, reporting, collaboration, and analysis. ## PostgreSQL Features DBKit supports advanced PostgreSQL workflows: • Transaction management • Parameterized queries • Schema introspection • Constraint inspection • Trigger inspection • SSL connections Designed for development, testing, administration, and operational workflows. ## Security & Privacy • Credentials are stored securely using Apple Keychain • No plaintext password storage • No third-party relay servers • Direct device-to-database communication • SSL encrypted connections where supported Your database connection information remains stored locally on your device. DBKit does not provide database hosting or act as an intermediary between you and your databases. ## Built for Professionals DBKit is suitable for: • Software developers • Database administrators • DevOps engineers • Backend engineers • Data analysts • QA engineers • Operations engineers • IT professionals • SQL learners Whether you are at the office, working remotely, traveling, on site, or responding to a production incident, DBKit helps you stay productive wherever your work takes you. ## In-App Purchases DBKit offers monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://leotan1990.github.io/databases/AppStore/privacy_en.html ## Disclaimer DBKit is an independent third-party database client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, or their respective owners. MySQL®, PostgreSQL®, SQLite®, MongoDB®, and Redis® are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. DBKit does not provide database hosting services. Users are responsible for configuring, maintaining, and securing their own database servers, credentials, network access, and database environments.
Tela
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Tela is a fast, private, offline-first workspace for notes, documents, and databases. Everything lives on your device - not on a server - so it opens instantly, works anywhere, and your data stays yours. Find anything in an instant: search looks across notes, documents, databases, rows and fields - and it ignores accents, so "cafe" finds "café". Turn any list into a database with typed fields, add tappable URL links, then switch to a drag-and-drop Kanban board with colored columns. Write in the redesigned calm editor with headings, checklists and code. No account required. WHY TELA - Instant search across notes, databases, rows and fields - free - Offline-first - open and edit anywhere, no loading spinners - Private by design - your data stays on your device - Drag & drop Kanban boards with colored columns - URL fields - tappable links right in your databases - Native on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro - Today: everything due, pulled from your notes and databases - free - Reminders you set yourself - one notification, at the time you pick FREE FOREVER Unlimited notes, instant search, Today, reminders, 3 Tela Assist runs a month, up to 3 databases, all views, offline - free. PREMIUM UNLOCKS - Unlimited Tela Assist on your device: summarize, bullet points, clean up the writing, pull out action items, suggest a title - Markdown export: documents with proper formatting, databases as Markdown tables - Unlimited databases (beyond the free 3) Premium is a Monthly ($4.99) or Annual ($29.99, 7-day free trial) subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase ($79.99). Prices shown in-app. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lastoneparis.github.io/tela-site/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tela at 5 against DBKit's 2. 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
Both are free to download. DBKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tela sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DBKit ships an update fortnightly, Tela every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBKit | Tela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 姣萍 黄 | HUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU |
In-app purchases
DBKit
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$19.99
Tela
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$79.99









