Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs KeyAuth LLC

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

KeyAuth LLC

An open-source authentication system offering cloud-hosted subscription plans. It provides client SDKs for multiple programming languages, facilitating integration into various applications. Connect with the community via Telegram or explore the code on GitHub.

Highlights
  • Open source authentication
  • Cloud-hosted subscriptions
  • Client SDKs for C++, C#, Python, Rust, PHP, VB.NET
  • Telegram community group
  • GitHub repository available
Features
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KeyAuth is an open source authentication system with cloud-hosted subscriptions as well. Our login system has examples made for Open source authentication system with cloud hosting plans as well. Client SDKs for C++, C#, Python, Rust, PHP, and VB.NET. Join our Telegram group https://t.me/keyauth View our GitHub at https://github.com/keyauth

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
KeyAuth LLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyAuth LLC at none against PostgreSQL Client's 1. KeyAuth LLC also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). PostgreSQL Client's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (154 vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KeyAuth LLC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 154 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of PostgreSQL Client's written reviews are positive against 60% of KeyAuth LLC's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PostgreSQL Client versus KeyAuth LLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientKeyAuth LLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (154 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloNelson Cybersecurity LLC

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

KeyAuth LLC

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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
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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
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

KeyAuth LLC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

KeyAuth LLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyAuth LLC free?
KeyAuth LLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or KeyAuth LLC?
PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while KeyAuth LLC averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do PostgreSQL Client or KeyAuth LLC have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor KeyAuth LLC shows ads.

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