Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs Netipc

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

Netipc

Monitor your home security remotely with this intelligent software. Connect to your devices to view live feeds, receive motion detection alerts, and utilize night vision. Capture and save video or photos directly to your phone.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring
  • Fast device connection
  • Clear image quality
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision support
  • Video and photo saving
Features
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Netipc is an intelligent, convenient and functional home security monitoring software. You can use it to connect to your home monitoring device and see what's going on in your home at anytime, anywhere. Its features: Fast connection: You can quickly complete the communication between the software and the device according to the prompts. Image clarity: Now you can see the action of the task in the image more clearly. Character detection reminder: Now you can quickly get the reminder of the movement of people or animals in the video image in your mobile phone, and push it to your mobile phone. Night vision: Now you can see more clearly with the lights off at night. 4G support: Now you can capture a video or a photo from the video image and save it on your phone. and other convenient and fast functions so on .

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
Netipc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PostgreSQL Client at 4.6 against Netipc's 1.0. PostgreSQL Client also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). Netipc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Netipc sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 2, 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 33% of Netipc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Netipc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PostgreSQL Client versus Netipc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientNetipc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (153 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloJianhua Zou

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

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

Netipc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

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

Netipc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
9 purchases

Netipc

One-time9
  • Netipc monthly card-7(tryout)2 variants$0.99
  • Netipc monthly card(KR)-7$4.99
  • monthly card$5.99
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  • Netipc monthly card(KR)-30$12.99
  • Netipc half year card(KR) -7$28.99
  • half year card$31.99
  • Netipc yearly card(KR) - 7$49.99
  • yearly card$59.99
  • Netipc yearly card(KR) - 30$129.99

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Netipc free?
Netipc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or Netipc?
PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Netipc averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PostgreSQL Client or Netipc have ads?
Netipc shows ads; PostgreSQL Client does not.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or Netipc?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and Netipc every 3 weeks. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Netipc on September 17, 2026.

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