# PostgreSQL Client vs PostX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PostgreSQL Client at 74% against PostX's 0%. PostgreSQL Client also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PostX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PostgreSQL Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 157 ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of PostX's.

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, PostX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | PostX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postx-rest-api-client/id6756872354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 125 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Anupkumar Naginbhai Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863355963) |

## 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


### PostX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postx-rest-api-client/id6756872354)

This app allows developers to build and test REST, HTTP, and SOAP APIs directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports various request methods, authentication types, and body formats, with features for organizing requests and inspecting responses.

**Highlights:** HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH), Custom query parameters, Basic, Bearer/JWT, OAuth authentication, Customizable headers, Multiple body formats (raw, binary, GraphQL, form-data), Pre-request and post-response scripting, Response viewer with status codes and prettified JSON, Request history and workspaces

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postmon Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Postmon Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Postmon Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PostgreSQL Client free?

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

### Is PostX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or PostX?

PostgreSQL Client is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while PostX averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do PostgreSQL Client or PostX have ads?

Neither PostgreSQL Client nor PostX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or PostX?

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and PostX every 3 months. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on November 2, 2026 and PostX on October 30, 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.*