# PostgreSQL Client vs FW Utility

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | FW Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fw-utility/id1622953815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Consumer 2.0 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224476382) |

## 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


### FW Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fw-utility/id1622953815)

This application helps manage and lock firmware upgrades for devices. It provides a way to prevent unwanted updates and maintain specific firmware versions.

**Highlights:** Lock firmware upgrades, Manage firmware versions, Support for device firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 FW Utility free?

FW Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or FW Utility?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while FW Utility averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or FW Utility have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor FW Utility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or FW Utility?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and FW Utility every 2 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and FW Utility on August 29, 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.*