# PostgreSQL Client vs Portainer & Docker

The clearest difference is rating: PostgreSQL Client at 4.6 against Portainer & Docker's 4.1. PostgreSQL Client also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 57%) and ratings volume (154 vs 7). 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 Portainer & Docker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 154 ratings behind it against 7, 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 57% of Portainer & Docker's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Portainer & Docker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | Portainer & Docker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portainer-and-docker-pourtainer/id6739602404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## 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


### Portainer & Docker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portainer-and-docker-pourtainer/id6739602404)

Manage Docker and Portainer servers remotely without SSH access. Control stacks, containers, volumes, images, and networks from your mobile device. Ideal for server administrators on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Docker & Portainer servers, No SSH required, Manage stacks, containers, volumes, images, networks, Open source, Remote server administration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pourtainer PLUS | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pourtainer Plus Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| PLUS | $6.99 | per year |
| Pourtainer Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pourtainer Plus Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pourtainer Plus | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pourtainer PLUS | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is Portainer & Docker free?

Portainer & Docker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or Portainer & Docker?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Portainer & Docker averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or Portainer & Docker have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor Portainer & Docker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or Portainer & Docker?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Portainer & Docker monthly. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on October 15, 2026 and Portainer & Docker on October 12, 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.*