# PostgreSQL Client vs npm Registry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: npm Registry at none against PostgreSQL Client's 1. npm Registry also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). PostgreSQL Client's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. npm Registry asks for nothing beyond the download.

npm Registry holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 86% of npm Registry's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, npm Registry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | npm Registry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npm-registry/id1360641778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 124 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Daniel Sogl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134880045) |

## 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


### npm Registry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npm-registry/id1360641778)

Explore and track over 2 million JavaScript packages. Features smart search, GitHub integration, detailed package information, and download analytics. Save favorites and share with your team.

**Highlights:** Real-time search with autocomplete, GitHub repository stats, Full README rendering, Download trend charts, Package favorites and bookmarks, Share package links

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is npm Registry free?

npm Registry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or npm Registry?

npm Registry is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while npm Registry averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or npm Registry have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor npm Registry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or npm Registry?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and npm Registry every 3 days. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and npm Registry on September 11, 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.*