PostgreSQL Client vs HTML Editor
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
HTML Editor
This application provides a straightforward way to create, edit, and save HTML files directly on your mobile device. It features syntax highlighting and import/export capabilities, making it suitable for students, developers, or anyone needing to manage HTML code on the go.
- Create and edit HTML files
- Save HTML files
- Import and export functionality
- Syntax highlighting
- Intuitive user interface
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HTML Editor is a simple and powerful app for creating, editing, and saving HTML files on your device. With its intuitive interface and essential features such as import and export and syntax highlighting, HTML Editor is the perfect tool for anyone who needs to manage their HTML code. Whether you're a student, developer or just need to write or view some code, HTML Editor makes it easy to write HTML code on-the-go or at home. Download HTML Editor now and experience the power of effortless HTML editing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTML Editor at none against PostgreSQL Client's 1. HTML Editor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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. HTML Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, HTML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostgreSQL Client | HTML Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (153 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Julian Lau |
Customer experience
PostgreSQL Client
HTML Editor
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
HTML Editor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PostgreSQL Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
HTML Editor
No in-app purchases
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