# PostgreSQL Client vs MongoLime

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | MongoLime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews) | **[4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongolime-manage-databases/id1237825358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 124 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Mobibean, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142567045) |

## What reviewers say

### PostgreSQL Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURES | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay for everything, not truly free
- 💰 Locked behind payment, no trial
- 🐛 Buggy, especially chart creation
- 🐛 Connection issues and errors
- 🐛 No access to tables/functions

**Reported bugs**

- Chart creation resets fields
- Connection errors after no changes
- No access to tables/functions
- Connection lost immediately after switching apps
- Reconnecting process hangs up

**Requested features**

- 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


### MongoLime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongolime-manage-databases/id1237825358)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and access
- 🚀 Fast and efficient on the go
- 💡 Great for solo developers
- 👍 Connects easily to MongoDB
- 👍 Better than Compass

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks bulk delete/edit
- 🐛 No SSH documentation
- 🐛 Cannot create indexes
- 🐛 Does not display file collections
- 🐛 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Bulk delete and edit functionality
- Mongosh feature
- More options and better design
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is MongoLime free?

MongoLime costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or MongoLime?

MongoLime is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while MongoLime averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or MongoLime have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor MongoLime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or MongoLime?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and MongoLime every 4 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 28, 2026 and MongoLime on September 29, 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.*