PostgreSQL Client vs TablePro
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
TablePro
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TablePro is a native database client for iPhone and iPad. Browse tables, run queries and edit rows, using the same connections you use in TablePro on the Mac. DATABASES - MySQL and MariaDB - PostgreSQL - Microsoft SQL Server - Oracle - Redis - SQLite and DuckDB files on your device - TiDB and OceanBase - Amazon Redshift connections synced from the Mac BROWSE - Search tables and page through rows, 50 to 500 at a time - Sort by any column, search text columns, and stack filters with AND or OR - Tap a foreign key to preview the row it points to - See the columns, indexes and foreign keys of any table EDIT - Open a row full screen, change values, set NULL and save - Insert and delete rows, truncate or drop a table - Every save, insert and delete runs in a transaction - Safe mode for each connection: Off, Confirm Writes or Read-Only QUERY - SQL editor with syntax highlighting - Stop a query while it runs - Copy or export results as JSON, CSV or SQL INSERT statements - Query history for each connection - Follow a running query in a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island CONNECT SECURELY - SSH tunnels with a password or a private key, with host key checks - SSL with CA and client certificates - Passwords and private keys kept in the Keychain - Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID or Optic ID WORKS WITH YOUR MAC - iCloud sync of connections, groups and tags with TablePro for Mac, off until you turn it on - Password sync through iCloud Keychain, off by default - Continue an open connection on another device with Handoff - Import connections from a .tablepro file through Files or AirDrop ORGANIZE - Favorites, recent connections, groups and tags - A Quick Connect widget for your Home Screen - Shortcuts and Siri actions to open a connection or add rows to a table TRY IT FIRST Open the built-in Chinook sample database to browse, query and edit without setting up a server. PRIVACY Usage data is off unless you turn it on, and it never includes hostnames, usernames, passwords, queries or data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TablePro at none against PostgreSQL Client's 1. PostgreSQL Client's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TablePro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PostgreSQL Client | TablePro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Dat Ngo Quoc |
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
TablePro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PostgreSQL Client
- PRO FEATURES$9.99
TablePro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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