InstantCoder vs SQL Server Mobile Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstantCoder
This app allows you to write and run code on your iPhone and iPad, supporting a wide range of programming languages with features like syntax highlighting and real-time web previews. It also includes file management and cloud synchronization capabilities for seamless development on the go.
- Syntax highlighting for mainstream languages
- Code execution for Python, JS, Java, etc.
- Real-time web preview
- File management (zip/unzip)
- Cloud synchronization
- HTTP file upload/download
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You are the best developer in the world and you would like to code anytime, anywhere. InstantCoder makes it possible for you to code apps on your lovely iPhone and iPad. Features - Syntax highlighting supporting all mainstream programming languages: css, js, html, swift, objective-c, c/c++, java, python, etc; - Autosave changes; - run code snippets in python, js, java, r, c/c++, lua and ruby; - Realtime preview for web applications with built-in web server; - Zip/unzip folder; - Upload and download files with HTTP directly to and from your devices; - Upload code and resources from the browser through HTTP; - Sync your source code among multiple devices via the Cloud service you choose;
SQL Server Mobile Client
Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.
- Secure database connection (TLS/SSH)
- Data exploration, filtering, and searching
- AI-assisted SQL query composition
- Database object management
- ER Diagram Viewer
- Advanced data grid for editing
- Import and export data
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect to. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms of Use: https://dbcompass.net/terms-and-conditions For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SQL Server Mobile Client at 4.2 against InstantCoder's 3.3. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). InstantCoder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. InstantCoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SQL Server Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server Mobile Client has 56 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of InstantCoder's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
InstantCoder ships an update every 2 months, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstantCoder | SQL Server Mobile Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 4.2 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #137 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 淑敏 孙 | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
InstantCoder
SQL Server Mobile Client
In-app purchases
InstantCoder
- Upgrade to Premium Version$0.99
SQL Server Mobile Client
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99
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