PostgreSQL Client vs FW Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FW Utility
This application helps manage and lock firmware upgrades for devices. It provides a way to prevent unwanted updates and maintain specific firmware versions.
- Lock firmware upgrades
- Manage firmware versions
- Support for device firmware
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PostgreSQL Client at 4.6 against FW Utility's 1.3. PostgreSQL Client also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). FW Utility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FW Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.
PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, FW Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostgreSQL Client | FW Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (153 ratings) — better | 1.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Consumer 2.0 Inc |
Customer experience
PostgreSQL Client
FW Utility
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
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- 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
FW Utility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PostgreSQL Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
FW Utility
No in-app purchases
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