PostgreSQL Client vs Digital Ocean Mobile
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
Digital Ocean Mobile
Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor droplet stats, databases, load balancers, and apps. View logs in real-time and manage domains and volumes.
- Manage Droplets
- Monitor Databases
- Control Load Balancers
- View App Logs
- Manage Domains
- Resize Volumes
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Manage your Digital Ocean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take DigitalOcean anywhere you go with Ocean! ◆ DROPLETS - View Droplet Info - Check Droplet Stats (Bandwidth, CPU, Memory, Disk) - Browse Droplets on all your project(s) - Rename Droplet - Reset root password on a Droplet - Turn on/off Droplet - Destroy Droplet ◆ DATABASES - View DB Cluster Info - Browse DBs on all your project(s) - Destroy DB Cluster ◆ LOAD BALANCERS - View Load Balancer Info - Browse Load Balancers on all your project(s) - Detach Droplets - Remove Forwarding Rules ◆ APPS - View App Info - Browse Apps on all your project(s) - View Logs in real time ◆ DOMAINS - View Domain Records - Browse Domains on all your project(s) ◆ VOLUMES - View Volume Info - Browse Volumes on all your project(s) - Resize Volume - Detach Droplet That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Ocean is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-ocean/ocean 3. This is not a replacement for the DigitalOcean website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2025. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PostgreSQL Client at 74% against Digital Ocean Mobile's 20%. PostgreSQL Client also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (154 vs 9). Digital Ocean Mobile's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Digital Ocean Mobile sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 154 ratings behind it against 9, 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 20% of Digital Ocean Mobile's.
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Digital Ocean Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PostgreSQL Client | Digital Ocean Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (154 ratings) — better | 3.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #95 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | FarFetched |
Customer experience
PostgreSQL Client
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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
Digital Ocean Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PostgreSQL Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
Digital Ocean Mobile
- Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
- OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
- ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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- Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
- Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00
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