# PostgreSQL Client vs Photo Compression

The clearest difference is rating: PostgreSQL Client at 4.6 against Photo Compression's 4.3. PostgreSQL Client also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 6). Photo Compression's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photo Compression sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, Photo Compression fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | Photo Compression |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compression/id1639401726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% 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 |
| Size | 124 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Asad Jamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630521997) |

## 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


### Photo Compression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-compression/id1639401726)

Easily resize and compress your photos to save space on your device. This tool offers user-friendly design and multiple compression options, allowing you to download resized images and crop pictures.

**Highlights:** Resize and compress photos, Multiple compression sizes (small, large, medium), Crop pictures, User-friendly design, Save space on iPhone/iPad, Download resized images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Compresso Annual | $8.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Compression free?

Photo Compression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or Photo Compression?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Photo Compression averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or Photo Compression have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor Photo Compression shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or Photo Compression?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and Photo Compression fortnightly. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and Photo Compression on September 21, 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.*