GRDB

Overview

Direct SQLite access using GRDB.swift — a toolkit for SQLite databases with type-safe queries, migrations, and reactive observation.

Core principle Type-safe Swift wrapper around raw SQL with full SQLite power when you need it.

Requires iOS 13+, Swift 5.7+ License MIT (free and open source)

When to Use GRDB

Use raw GRDB when you need

• ✅ Complex SQL joins across 4+ tables
• ✅ Window functions (ROW_NUMBER, RANK, LAG/LEAD)
• ✅ Reactive queries with ValueObservation
• ✅ Full control over SQL for performance
• ✅ Advanced migration logic beyond schema changes