# iFiles vs SQLite

The clearest difference is price: iFiles at Free against SQLite's $2.99. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 1) and review sentiment (45% vs 36%). SQLite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iFiles is free to download; SQLite costs $2.99 up front. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SQLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 36% of SQLite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, SQLite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | SQLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-editor-and-browser/id1441303445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 159 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [俊锋 仝](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209824000) |

## What reviewers say

### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

**Highlights:** File management and organization, Document scanning and PDF editing, File conversion for documents and media, Built-in music and video players, Web browser with file downloader, ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving, Cloud storage and network server integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on login
- Inability to unzip files properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


### SQLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-editor-and-browser/id1441303445)

Manage SQLite databases directly on your device. Create, import, export, edit, and remove databases and tables. Features include syntax highlighting for SQL queries and robust database encryption.

**Highlights:** Create new databases, Import/Export databases via WiFi, iTunes, or File System, Edit and remove databases, Database encryption (256-bit AES), Create new tables, Import/Export tables via SQL, SQL editor with syntax highlighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQLite free?

SQLite costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or SQLite?

SQLite is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while SQLite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iFiles or SQLite have ads?

iFiles shows ads; SQLite does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or SQLite?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQLite monthly. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 11, 2026 and SQLite on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*