# PostgreSQL Client vs View Source Premier

The clearest difference is price: PostgreSQL Client at Free against View Source Premier's $6.99. PostgreSQL Client also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (74% vs 47%). View Source Premier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PostgreSQL Client is free to download; View Source Premier costs $6.99 up front. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. View Source Premier asks for nothing beyond the download.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 27, 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 47% of View Source Premier's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, View Source Premier every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | View Source Premier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 124 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Andrey Uspanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203890914) |

## 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


### View Source Premier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-source-premier/id1425213172)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and view HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, and RSS code with a built-in simulator, error tracking, and request management tools. Easily format code, test JavaScript, and inspect styles and images. Supports multiple devices for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Code viewing and analysis, Built-in simulator, Error tracking, JavaScript terminal testing, Style and image inspection, Request management, Code beautifier

**Features:** 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 View Source Premier free?

View Source Premier costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or View Source Premier?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while View Source Premier averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or View Source Premier have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor View Source Premier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or View Source Premier?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and View Source Premier every 3 weeks. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and View Source Premier on September 23, 2026.

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