# PostgreSQL Client vs PG Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: PG Orbit at 5.0 against PostgreSQL Client's 4.6. PG Orbit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and device support (4 vs 2). PostgreSQL Client's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 3). 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 PG Orbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PG Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 153 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of PG Orbit's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, PG Orbit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | PG Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Acrogenesis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592807) |

## 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


### PG Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful PostgreSQL client. It offers secure database access on the go with features like browsing, querying, table design, and secure connection options. Premium features unlock write operations, CSV export, and advanced SQL capabilities.

**Highlights:** Browse and query PostgreSQL databases, Secure SSL/TLS and SSH tunneling, Table designer and schema explorer, Interactive data viewing and cell editing, Cloud database discovery, SQL editor with syntax support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PG Orbit Premium Features | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is PG Orbit free?

PG Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or PG Orbit?

PG Orbit is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while PG Orbit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or PG Orbit have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor PG Orbit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or PG Orbit?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 4 weeks, and PG Orbit fortnightly. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on September 23, 2026 and PG Orbit on September 19, 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.*