# Database Pro. vs SQLite

The clearest difference is price: SQLite at Free against Database Pro.'s $2.99. Database Pro.'s advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

SQLite is free to download; Database Pro. costs $2.99 up front. Database Pro. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SQLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Database Pro. against 3.0 for SQLite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 4% of Database Pro.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of SQLite's.

Database Pro. ships an update weekly, SQLite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database Pro. | SQLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pro/id973820224/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **4.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [强 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/427437111) | [Mark Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/289509752) |

## What reviewers say

### Database Pro.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pro/id973820224)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Edit Access and SQLite databases directly on your iPhone or iPad. Supports various Access versions and offers features like data sorting, searching, and exporting to CSV. Create new databases and tables with ease.

**Highlights:** Edit Access and SQLite databases, Support for Access 2000-2016, Data sorting, search, and paging, Export table data to CSV, Create databases and tables, Export database schema

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View and Edit Table Rows 10000 | $0.99 | per month |
| View and Edit Table Rows 50000 | $1.99 | per month |
| View, Edit Table Rows 100000 | $1.99 | per month |
| View and Edit Unlimited Rows | $2.99 | per month |
| View, Edit Table Rows 1000000 | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Rows Lifetime Legacy | Free | one-time |


### SQLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlite-pro/id1454059700)

Manage SQLite database files with an intuitive graphical interface. Easily view tables, rows, and execute advanced SQL queries. Create new tables and add rows, with options to copy, paste, and share data. Supports iCloud synchronization and offline access.

**Highlights:** Graphical SQLite database management, Advanced SQL query execution, Table and row creation, Copy, paste, and share data, iCloud synchronization, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Database Pro. free?

Database Pro. costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SQLite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Database Pro. or SQLite?

Database Pro. and SQLite are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Database Pro. or SQLite have ads?

Neither Database Pro. nor SQLite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Database Pro. or SQLite?

Database Pro. ships an update weekly, and SQLite every 4 days. Most recently, Database Pro. was updated on September 21, 2026 and SQLite on September 20, 2026.

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