# PostgreSQL Client vs SQLPro Studio

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQLPro Studio at every 4 days against PostgreSQL Client's every 3 weeks. SQLPro Studio also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). PostgreSQL Client's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLPro Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 72% of SQLPro Studio's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, SQLPro Studio every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | SQLPro Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 124 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) |

## 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


### SQLPro Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A premium database client and management tool for popular SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. It offers features such as SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling for efficient database interaction.

**Highlights:** SQL autocompletion, Syntax highlighting, Tabbed interface, Database tree navigation, SSH tunneling, Support for multiple databases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium (Monthly) | $15.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Studio - Lifetime | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is SQLPro Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or SQLPro Studio?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while SQLPro Studio averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or SQLPro Studio have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor SQLPro Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or SQLPro Studio?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQLPro Studio every 4 days. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on October 24, 2026 and SQLPro Studio on October 24, 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.*