# phpwin vs SQL Server Mobile Client

The clearest difference is monetization model: phpwin at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. phpwin also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. phpwin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

phpwin holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 56 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of phpwin'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.

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | phpwin | SQL Server Mobile Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phpwin/id1157634089/reviews)** | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### phpwin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phpwin/id1157634089)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Develop and debug PHP files offline with a built-in web server and Git client. This app provides a comprehensive environment for managing PHP projects, including code editing, file management, and support for popular frameworks.

**Highlights:** PHP 8 with extensions, Offline web server, Git client, Code editor with auto-complete, File manager, Standalone web app support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standalone Web Application | $9.99 | one-time |


### SQL Server Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is phpwin free?

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

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, phpwin or SQL Server Mobile Client?

phpwin is rated higher. phpwin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.

### Do phpwin or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?

phpwin shows ads; SQL Server Mobile Client does not.

### Which is updated more often, phpwin or SQL Server Mobile Client?

phpwin ships an update every 6 weeks, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, phpwin was updated on October 8, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on October 6, 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.*