Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs Code Editor

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

Code Editor

Write and preview code for websites and scripts on your mobile devices. Features live previews, a built-in console, and support for over 20 programming languages. An AI assistant is available for Pro users to help with coding tasks.

Highlights
  • Live preview for web pages
  • Built-in console for logs and errors
  • Support for 20+ programming languages
  • AI assistant for coding help (Pro)
  • Offline Python 3 execution (Pro)
  • Project management with file lists and search
Features
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Write code on iPhone, iPad and Mac – and see what it does right away. Code Editor opens in an instant, with no account and no internet needed. For websites, scripts, homework, coding classes and every quick fix on the go. LIVE PREVIEW FOR WEB PAGES Your HTML page shows up as you type – below the code on iPhone, next to it on iPad and Mac. CSS, JavaScript and images from the project load along, just like on a real web server. Full screen preview with one tap. A CONSOLE BUILT IN console.log, warnings and errors with their line number appear right below the preview. Tap an error to jump to its line. Try out JavaScript and Python in the prompt, with a history like a terminal. AI ASSISTANT (PRO) Ask Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini right next to your code: “Give my page a dark mode”, “Why doesn't the button work?”. The assistant reads your project's files and proposes changes. You see every change highlighted and decide whether to apply it – earlier states stay in the version history. Works with your own API key from Anthropic, OpenAI or Google; conversations are kept per project. RUN YOUR CODE • JavaScript runs right on your device • Python 3 with its standard library, offline (Pro) • print(), input() and error messages in the console 20+ LANGUAGES HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, Markdown, Python, Swift, C, C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, SQL, YAML, XML and Shell – with syntax highlighting, line numbers and ⌘/ comments. MADE FOR TOUCH • Suggestions as you type for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python • A bar above the keyboard with Tab, symbols and building blocks for every language • Brackets, quotes and HTML tags close themselves • Find and replace, go to line, line wrapping on or off • Keyboard shortcuts for hardware keyboards WHOLE PROJECTS Every folder is a project: a file list, tabs, search across the project and go to file. Start with a ready-made website or an empty project, or open a folder from the Files app and iCloud Drive right where it is. A style sheet shows the page it styles, live. REAL FILES Everything is a plain file in the Files app. Edit files from other apps right where they are. Cards on the home screen show each file's first lines in color, with pins and sorting. ON THE MAC TOO With a menu bar, multiple windows and keyboard shortcuts – one subscription works on all your devices. CODE EDITOR PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • AI assistant with Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini • No ads • Run Python, offline • Import ZIP files and folders as projects, share projects as ZIP • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad and Mac • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for the Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier state • App lock with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Requests to the AI assistant are billed by its provider through your own API key. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/code-editor/privacy/ Code Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
Code Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PostgreSQL Client at none against Code Editor's shown. PostgreSQL Client also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, Code Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PostgreSQL Client versus Code Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientCode Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloJulian Lau

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings157 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

Code Editor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Code Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
2 purchases

Code Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Code Editor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Code Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PostgreSQL Client or Code Editor have ads?
Code Editor shows ads; PostgreSQL Client does not.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or Code Editor?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and Code Editor every 4 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on October 29, 2026 and Code Editor on October 30, 2026.

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