Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs NeonLens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

NeonLens

Manage your serverless Postgres databases on the go with this native iOS dashboard. Browse project lists, view branches and endpoints, and inspect table data with filtering and sorting. Unlock detailed analytics with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Mobile Neon DB dashboard
  • View project lists and compute status
  • Browse branches, endpoints, and roles
  • Table viewer with row data
  • Filter, sort, and copy data
  • Read-only access for data integrity
  • Unlockable consumption analytics
Features
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NeonLens is a native iOS app for managing your Neon databases on the go. If you use Neon for serverless Postgres, this gives you a proper mobile dashboard without the browser. Connect with your Neon API key and you get your full project list with live compute status. Drill into any project to see branches, endpoints, databases, and roles. The table viewer lets you browse actual row data directly from your phone, paginate through rows, filter columns, sort by any field, and copy values with a long press. The app is entirely read only so no worries about data integrity! Your API key is stored in the iOS Keychain and never leaves your device. No backend, no analytics, no accounts. Just you and the Neon API. Pro features (one-time purchase): Unlock detailed consumption analytics for your account. See daily compute hours charted across your billing period, storage and data transfer gauges with warning indicators when you're approaching limits, and a per-project breakdown sorted by usage so you know exactly what's eating your quota.

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
NeonLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NeonLens at 5.0 against PostgreSQL Client's 4.6. PostgreSQL Client's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NeonLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeonLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, NeonLens every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PostgreSQL Client versus NeonLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientNeonLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (154 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloAlexander Hurley

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

NeonLens

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

NeonLens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
1 purchases

NeonLens

One-time1
  • NeonLens Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeonLens free?
NeonLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or NeonLens?
NeonLens is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while NeonLens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PostgreSQL Client or NeonLens have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor NeonLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or NeonLens?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and NeonLens every 4 weeks. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on October 11, 2026 and NeonLens on October 12, 2026.

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