# PostgreSQL Client vs NeonLens

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PostgreSQL Client | NeonLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgresql-client/id1233662353/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neonlens/id6762098511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Alexander Hurley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890304413) |

## 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


### NeonLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neonlens/id6762098511)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeonLens Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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