PostgreSQL Client vs MongoLime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PostgreSQL Client
Access and manage your PostgreSQL databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, querying, and modifying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagrams. It supports secure connections and various data import/export options.
- Secure TLS/SSH connections
- AI-assisted query composition
- ER Diagram Viewer
- Advanced data grid for editing
- Data import/export
- Database object exploration
- Server status monitoring
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DB Compass for PostgreSQL allows you to access your PostgreSQL database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • Database authentication supported: plain, MD5, SASL (SCRAM-SHA-256 and SCRAM-SHA-256-PLUS) and OAuth (PostgreSQL 18+) • 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. Tested on PostgreSQL 9.5 to 18. -- This is a Premium app and some features may require an in-app lifetime unlock -- For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net
MongoLime
A mobile client for managing MongoDB databases, offering efficient collection and document editing, versatile query capabilities, and secure connection options. It supports various MongoDB versions and cloud providers, with robust data export and diagnostic features.
- Collection and database management
- User-friendly document editor
- Aggregate queries and Indexes management
- Secure SSH Tunnel and SSL support
- Robust authentication
- Data export to JSON and ZIP
- Diagnostic information
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MongoLime is a modern, cutting-edge application meticulously crafted by and for developers. As an essential mobile tool designed for MongoDB interactions, we incorporate detailed attention to usability and efficiency for a superb user experience. Highlighted Features: - Efficient collection and database management. - User-friendly document editor. - Versatile aggregate queries and Indexes management. - Secure built-in SSH Tunnel and SSL support. - Robust authentication routes (SCRAM, X.509 with Client Certificate, and AWS IAM). - Handy data export to JSON and ZIP. - Comprehensive diagnostic information (collections and databases statistics). - Supported Replica Sets, Sharded Clusters, and Load Balanced servers. - Reliable Passcode, and Face ID protection mechanisms. - Convenient Connections Import & Export. Recent Enhancements (v2.4.0): - SSH tunnel reworked: private key authentication works with modern OpenSSH servers, plus ed25519, ECDSA and PuTTY (.ppk) key support. - Verified compatibility with MongoDB 8. - Precise number handling: doubles and large int64 values keep their exact type and precision. - Clear "Connection lost" indication when the server stops responding. - Numerous fixes across document saving, database export, aggregation and connection import. MongoDB Versions Supported: MongoDB 3.6 or above (up to 8.x) Cloud Providers Supported: MongoDB Atlas, Amazon DocumentDB, Azure Cosmos DB, and others. For support and assistance, use the in-app Support page — we respond to every request.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PostgreSQL Client at Free against MongoLime's $9.99. PostgreSQL Client also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). MongoLime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
PostgreSQL Client is free to download; MongoLime costs $9.99 up front. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MongoLime asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PostgreSQL Client against 4.7 for MongoLime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 82% of MongoLime's.
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, MongoLime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostgreSQL Client | MongoLime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (153 ratings) | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | 65 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #69 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Mobibean, LLC |
Customer experience
PostgreSQL Client
MongoLime
User reviews
PostgreSQL Client
From 153 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Visually polished and functional
- 🚀 Responsive developer and quick bug fixes
- 👍 Intuitive navigation and comfy table views
- 👍 Great for mobile iOS PostgreSQL management
- 👍 Works perfectly, worth the money
Room to improve
- 💰 Pay for everything, not truly free
- 💰 Locked behind payment, no trial
- 🐛 Buggy, especially chart creation
- 🐛 Connection issues and errors
- 🐛 No access to tables/functions
MongoLime
From 65 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and access
- 🚀 Fast and efficient on the go
- 💡 Great for solo developers
- 👍 Connects easily to MongoDB
- 👍 Better than Compass
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lacks bulk delete/edit
- 🐛 No SSH documentation
- 🐛 Cannot create indexes
- 🐛 Does not display file collections
- 🐛 Expensive for some users
Bugs and requests
PostgreSQL Client
Reported bugs
13 issues- Chart creation resets fields
- Connection errors after no changes
- No access to tables/functions
- Connection lost immediately after switching apps
- Reconnecting process hangs up
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- SSH tunnel doesn't work
- Time fields incorrect (fixed, but new bug introduced)
- Cannot add new record with date/time field
- App crashes frequently on large tables
- SASL authentication not working (08P01)
- Free version unstable, crashes often
- Cannot connect to existing database after several months
- Face ID verification spins endlessly
Requested features
17 requests- Add Generate Random button for UUID
- Allow installation on M1/M3 Mac
- Add SSH tunnels with key authentication
- Show HINT in error handling
- Editor of procedure must resize to full screen
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- Calling procedure in background
- Opportunity to show Postgres log
- Debug of procedure
- Add column in index of materialized view
- Change SQL of materialized view
- Call function with SQL: Select func(params...)
- Params of func or procedure did not save
- Cannot edit table with primary key
- Delete multiple records with multi-select
- Set minimum width for grid columns
- Dark mode option
- Ability to install on M1 Mac
MongoLime
Reported bugs
16 issues- Cannot create indexes
- File collections not displayed
- SSH connection issues
- URL with connect over SSH not parsed
- Replica set connection via SSH tunnel not working
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- App crashes on launch (older iOS versions)
- Data structure distortion
- Connection hidden behind header on iPhone X
- Tap detection offset on iPhone X
- App crashes on startup on iPhone XS Max
- Does not start on iPhone Xs Max
- SSH auth via PEM key issues
- Display issues with large number of collections
- Does not pull every doc when looking at a collection
- Connection issues with Mongo Atlas
- SSH geht nicht
Requested features
18 requests- Bulk delete and edit functionality
- Mongosh feature
- More options and better design
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
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- Ability to view and edit file collections
- Shell access
- Import JSON or CSV files
- Scheduled backup feature with local notification
- Aggregation capability
- Chinese language support
- Fix display issues on iPhone X
- Fix connection issues on iPhone XS Max
- Fix launch issues on iOS 12
- Fix SSH URL parsing
- Fix replica set connection via SSH tunnel
- Support for MongoDB v2.4
- Add more features
In-app purchases
PostgreSQL Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
MongoLime
No in-app purchases
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