Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs SQLiteFlow

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

SQLiteFlow

An intuitive and reliable SQLite editor for Mac and iOS. Manage files, query databases with advanced features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and edit table data. Visualize database structure with ER diagrams and compare databases with diff tools.

Highlights
  • File management (add, remove, rename)
  • Advanced SQL query editor
  • Data viewing and editing
  • Table structure alteration
  • ER diagram visualization
  • Database comparison (diff)
  • CSV and JSON import/export
Features
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Two-week free trial! So you can purchase SQLiteFlow after you know you like it! SQLiteFlow is an SQLite editor for Mac & iOS which is intuitive, stable and reliable to use. It contains features as described below: Browse • Manage files. Supports add, remove, duplicate, rename folders, SQLite databases, SQL files, CSV files, etc. • Supports import database from iCloud Drive by the file picker. • Supports open external SQL files, CSV files and Filter files. • Supports open external folders. Requires iOS 13.0 or iPadOS 13.0. • Supports show recents files. Query Editor • Multi-query execution. • Syntax highlighting. • SQL auto-completion. • Format query. Data Editor • View, edit or add table data. • Multiple cells/rows/columns selection. • View table data with a convenient filter. • Sort records by tapping on column title. • Edit blob data as hex or show it as preview if possible. Alter Table • View, edit or add table fields, indexes, foreign keys, checks. • View triggers. • View DDL. Table List • Supports display each table's name and records count. Connect • Supports let SQLiteFlow(macOS) connect databases in this app. One use case is that you can debug query performance issue on your iPhone or iPad directly through your Mac. Drag and Drop • Supports drag and drop to import or export SQLite databases and SQL files in iPad. Database Statistics • Supports show records count of each table. • Supports show total size of each table • Supports show size of each table's content. • Supports show size of each table's index. This feature may help you get more insight about your SQLite databases' data storage information, which may let you see if there're any chances to let SQLite working in a more effective way in your device. ER Diagram • Supports display ER diagram. • Supports toggle field type hide or show. • Supports Relationship Guessing. • Supports copy as Mermaid markdown. Database Diff • Supports generate SQL text that can let you transform a database content into another. • Supports show a summary of the differences between two databases. Import • Supports import CSV data. • Supports import JSON data. Export • In Data Editor or Query Results, supports export data to CSV, JSON, Markdown or List. • In Data Editor, supports export data to Insert Statement or Update Statement if possible. Multiple Windows • Supports multiple windows for iPadOS 13 or later. Dark Mode • Supports dark mode. visionOS • Supports visionOS. Shortcuts • Supports "Run Query" action. • Supports "Import CSV" action. • Supports "Import JSON" action. Create Function • Supports create scalar function using a simple JavaScript routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
SQLiteFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

PostgreSQL Client and SQLiteFlow both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's. PostgreSQL Client also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 49) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). SQLiteFlow's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PostgreSQL Client against 4.5 for SQLiteFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, SQLiteFlow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PostgreSQL Client versus SQLiteFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientSQLiteFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (153 ratings) — better4.5 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo Maguolo晨亮 贾

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

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

SQLiteFlow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

SQLiteFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
4 purchases

SQLiteFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Pay-As-You-Go$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-week TrialFree
  • Lifetime License$39.99

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQLiteFlow free?
SQLiteFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or SQLiteFlow?
PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while SQLiteFlow averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do PostgreSQL Client or SQLiteFlow have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor SQLiteFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or SQLiteFlow?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and SQLiteFlow fortnightly. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and SQLiteFlow on September 24, 2026.

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