Comparison

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer vs Local Git

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

Head to head
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/ SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING • SQLVEdit Pro Lifetime — $19.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $15.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $13.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $11.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $9.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $7.99, one payment • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer — $5.99, one payment • SQLVEdit Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month, renews automatically • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/sqlvedit/privacy-policy

About

Local Git

Features
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Keep a folder under On My iPhone in sync with a GitHub repository. Review changes, then choose when to synchronize. • Work with a folder you choose in Files. Edit its contents in any app that can use that folder. • See local changes and whether your GitHub branch is aligned. • Capture local changes, integrate remote history, and push without force. • When changes conflict, review affected files and choose the iPhone or GitHub version. • Check recent activity and use supported actions in Apple Shortcuts. Local Git needs a writable GitHub repository and an internet connection to synchronize. It works with folders under On My iPhone; iCloud Drive folders are not supported. Synchronization starts when you choose it.

Screenshots

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer4 screens
Local Git4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Git at none against SQLite Editor & DB Viewer's 8. Local Git also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). SQLite Editor & DB Viewer's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. SQLite Editor & DB Viewer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Local Git asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer ships an update monthly, Local Git every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer versus Local Git: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLite Editor & DB ViewerLocal Git
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSahana A SHoa Nguyen

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SQLite Editor & DB Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time7
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$5.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$9.99
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  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$11.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$13.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited Offer$15.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
None

Local Git

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLite Editor & DB Viewer free?
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Git free?
Local Git is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQLite Editor & DB Viewer or Local Git have ads?
Neither SQLite Editor & DB Viewer nor Local Git shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLite Editor & DB Viewer or Local Git?
SQLite Editor & DB Viewer ships an update monthly, and Local Git every 4 days. Most recently, SQLite Editor & DB Viewer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Local Git on October 31, 2026.

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