SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro vs FORCA APPROVAL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
This app provides a lightweight client for accessing Microsoft SQL Server databases, including cloud-hosted options. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for efficient database management on mobile devices.
- SQL autocompletion
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbed interface
- Execute multiple queries
- Dark & Light themes
- Microsoft Entra ID sign-in
- SSH Tunnelling
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SQLPro for MSSQL is a lightweight Microsoft SQL Server database client, allowing quick and simple access to MSSQL Servers, including those hosted via cloud services such as SQL Azure or Amazon RDS. Features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting. + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Support for executing multiple queries at once. + Quick access to tables, columns and more. + Dark & Light themes which can be switched manually or automatically adjusted by your devices brightness. + Netbios support. + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + SSH Tunnelling (password authentication only). + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in, including MFA, for Azure SQL. Some of the great features include: + Microsoft SQL Azure + Microsoft SQL Server 2005 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 + Microsoft SQL Server 2012 + Microsoft SQL Server 2014 + Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Thanks to the FreeTDS project (http://www.freetds.org/) for their great library. This SQL Client does NOT work with MySQL or Postgres. Please ensure that your server is a Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or above). Note 1: SQL Server Express is supported, however using it makes me sad. Please confirm that the SQL Server Express installation has been configured properly for remote connections over TCP/IP, and that you can connect remotely from another windows pc before requesting support. Note 2: SQLPro for MSSQL can connect to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 however it is not supported. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
FORCA APPROVAL
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FORCA ERP Mobile Approval is an easy way to process your work documents via mobile. By using FORCA ERP Mobile Approval, company management will be able to make approvals related to work documents quickly anytime and anywhere. You only need to enter your FORCA ERP username and password, then click the login button to be able to enter the application. After that, you can view the document details and click the "Accept" button if you approve the document. FORCA ERP Mobile Approval is available for iOS. Immediately install and use it for ease of viewing, filtering and approval of staff/employee work document submissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FORCA APPROVAL at none against SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's 7. FORCA APPROVAL also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). On price, ads 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. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FORCA APPROVAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro ships an update weekly, FORCA APPROVAL every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro | FORCA APPROVAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Hankinsoft Development Inc | PT. SINERGI INFORMATIKA SEMENT INDONESIA |
Bugs and requests
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
Reported bugs
27 issues- Autocomplete does not work
- App freezes
- Keyboard disappears
- App resets when navigating away
- Saved servers disappearing
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- App prompts to subscribe despite subscription
- Autocomplete smothers app with large databases
- Twitchy predictive punctuation
- No support after license change
- App crashes on connection
- Crashes when editing in results tab
- Cannot save queries
- Crashes when entering dB name
- App closes after clicking 'Test connection'
- Color formatting limited to certain lines
- Slow performance with large queries
- Lag when typing with more than 20 lines
- Pop-ups are annoying
- Cannot use without subscription
- Free version locks query results
- Update makes basic features paid
- No edit options on free plan
- Devs ignore feedback
- Fails to connect to Azure SQL DW
- Sluggish performance
- Autocomplete clunky
- Subscription requires monthly reactivation
Requested features
5 requests- Improve keyboard shortcuts and mouse support
- Add Azure SQL DW support
- Better options for execution plans
- Chinese language localization
- Tiered pricing for upgrades
FORCA APPROVAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$41.991 Year
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- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$104.99
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
FORCA APPROVAL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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