Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs AirTerminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

AirTerminal

This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth (BLE) terminal
  • Console/shell access for embedded devices
  • Hardware keyboard support
  • Special input buttons (ESC, TAB, CTL, cursor)
  • Automatic terminal size adjustment
  • Central and peripheral mode support
  • XMODEM file transfer
Features
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AirTerminal is a Bluetooth (BLE) terminal for embedded devices such as Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Arduino Yún and more. With AirTerminal, you can easily access the console / shell of your embedded devices without a Internet / SSH connection. (To use AirTerminal, an additional BLE serial adapter is required.) Features: - Full feature terminal works with bash, vim, top, tmux and more. - Hardware keyboard support. - Addition buttons to input ESC, TAB, CTL or cursor keys easily. - A "Fit" button uses "stty" command to adjust terminal size automatically. - Support central and peripheral mode. - Send or receive files with XMODEM protocol

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
AirTerminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PostgreSQL Client at Free against AirTerminal's $9.99. PostgreSQL Client also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 5). AirTerminal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PostgreSQL Client is free to download; AirTerminal costs $9.99 up front. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirTerminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PostgreSQL Client against 4.6 for AirTerminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 72% of AirTerminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, AirTerminal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PostgreSQL Client versus AirTerminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientAirTerminal
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (153 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo Maguolo晓忠 马

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings153 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

AirTerminal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

AirTerminal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

AirTerminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirTerminal free?
AirTerminal costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal?
PostgreSQL Client and AirTerminal are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 153 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor AirTerminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or AirTerminal?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and AirTerminal every 3 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and AirTerminal on September 14, 2026.

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