# PostgreSQL Client vs SQLiteFlow

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | SQLiteFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 124 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [晨亮 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241218574) |

## 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


### SQLiteFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqliteflow-sqlite-editor/id1406266008)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #192 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| 2-week Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*