# PostgreSQL Client vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PostgreSQL Client at 74% against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 5%. PostgreSQL Client also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (153 vs 2). XML Viewer & XML Editor's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked). 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 XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 2, 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 5% of XML Viewer & XML Editor's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 5.3% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 124 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## 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


### XML Viewer & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #168 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Open XML files locally or in iCloud, Convert XML to PDF, Table view for XML data, Syntax highlighting, Breadcrumb navigation, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (Supporter) | $9.99 | per year |
| All access (Partner) | $14.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary+) | $19.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access (Supporter) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?

XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while XML Viewer & XML Editor averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor XML Viewer & XML Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or XML Viewer & XML Editor?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and XML Viewer & XML Editor fortnightly. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and XML Viewer & XML Editor on September 24, 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.*