Comparison

SQLite Extractor vs SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

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

Head to head
About

SQLite Extractor

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SQLite Extractor is a professional mobile tool for inspecting SQLite database files on your iPhone or iPad. Import .db, .sqlite, WAL files, or ZIP archives and explore your data with a clean, focused interface — without sending anything to the cloud. IMPORT & INSPECT • Open SQLite database files from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps • Support for WAL (Write-Ahead Log) recovery when a database is incomplete • Import ZIP archives containing database files • Browse every table with paginated row views and column search • Inspect individual rows in a detailed inspector panel EXTRACT INSIGHTS • Automatically find URLs and web links stored in your tables • Discover map coordinates and location data embedded in cells or JSON • Parse JSON payloads from profile and settings columns • Open extracted links and locations in Safari or Maps with one tap • Save and bookmark map locations for quick reference SQL TERMINAL • Run custom SELECT queries against open databases • View query results in a structured table • Built-in sample queries to get started quickly TRY BEFORE YOU IMPORT • Explore every feature instantly with the bundled sample database • No account required — tap "Try sample database" on the home screen PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens locally on your device • No analytics, ads, accounts, or tracking • Imported files are stored temporarily and removed when you close the database • Full privacy policy available in-app under About & Privacy WHO IT'S FOR Developers debugging local databases, IT professionals inspecting app data, researchers working with SQLite exports, and anyone who needs to understand what's inside a SQLite file on mobile. Use SQLite Extractor only with data you own or have explicit permission to inspect.

About

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Access, browse, and modify SQLite database files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Learn SQL with interactive lessons and a practice sandbox, all while working offline. Import data from spreadsheets and export results to CSV.

Highlights
  • Open and browse SQLite database files
  • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Visual Query Builder
  • Import spreadsheets (CSV, JSON, Excel)
  • Export data to CSV
  • Interactive SQL lessons
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SQLite Editor & DB Viewer opens, browses, and edits SQLite and .db database files right on your iPhone and iPad — no computer, no setup, no account. Whether you're a developer inspecting an app's database, a student learning SQL, or an analyst exploring data on the go, everything runs locally and offline. OPEN & BROWSE ANY DATABASE • Open .db, .sqlite, and .sqlite3 files from Files, iCloud, or share sheet • Browse every table, view rows and columns, and inspect the full schema • Fast search across tables and values • Works completely offline — your data never leaves your device RUN SQL — OR SKIP IT • Full SQL editor with syntax highlighting to run any query • Visual Query Builder: tap tables, columns, and filters and the app writes the SQL for you — no syntax to memorize • Edit rows inline, add and delete records, and commit changes safely IMPORT & EXPORT • Import spreadsheets — CSV, JSON, and Excel — straight into a table • Export tables and query results to CSV • Save databases back to your device LEARN SQL AS YOU GO • 26 interactive SQL lessons — from SELECT and WHERE to JOINs and subqueries • A practice sandbox with a ready-made sample database — try queries with zero risk • Perfect for beginners moving from "no SQL" to confident queries BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Designed for both — a full workspace on the big iPad screen • Clean dark interface, easy on the eyes PRO (optional) • Remove ads and unlock the full set of power features • Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock • A free trial of each Pro feature is included — no commitment Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SQLite Extractor4 screens
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

SQLite Extractor and SQLite Editor & DB Viewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SQLite Extractor versus SQLite Editor & DB Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite ExtractorSQLite Editor & DB Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWAYUI MOBILIT GKSahana A S

In-app purchases

None

SQLite Extractor

No in-app purchases

None

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLite Extractor free?
SQLite Extractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLite Editor & DB Viewer free?
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQLite Extractor or SQLite Editor & DB Viewer have ads?
Neither SQLite Extractor nor SQLite Editor & DB Viewer shows ads.

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