Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs CAR

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

CAR

Create custom dashboards for your personal projects using AI. Visualize real-time data with over 25 native controls like gauges, charts, and toggles. Connect to your own server or use a hosted relay for secure data transmission.

Highlights
  • AI-powered dashboard creation
  • 25+ native controls (gauges, charts, toggles)
  • Real-time telemetry visualization
  • Connect to your own server
  • Hosted relay option
  • Phone as sensor beacon
  • WebSocket connectivity
Features
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Describe a control panel in plain language. AI can utilize our documentation to build it and push layouts it live to your phone, gauges, charts, toggles, and real-time telemetry, all over a server you control - or utilize our hosted relay. -- A real control library. -- 25+ native controls: gauges, sparklines, graphs, maps, joysticks, sliders, toggles, steppers, pickers, color pickers, status lights, log consoles, QR codes, web views, chat, and more - composed into tabs and grids. -- Built for makers. -- Home labs, IoT, robotics, embedded projects, dev tooling, anything! If it can speak WebSocket, you can build a beautiful connector for it. Your phone can also publish telemetry back to your mesh, turning it into a sensor beacon for your own server. -- Your server, your data. -- CAR-TER can either connect to your own server, or utilize our end-to-end encrypted hosted relay. We host a tiny, open-source, dependency-free relay that you can also run on any machine (MeshSocket). No necessary hosted cloud, no account, no sign-up. Whichever direction you choose, your commands and telemetry never leave your own infrastructure. Terms of Use: https://carterbeaudoin.net/legal Privacy Policy: https://carterbeaudoin.net/privacy

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
CAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAR at 5.0 against PostgreSQL Client's 4.6. CAR also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). PostgreSQL Client's advantage is ratings volume (158 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PostgreSQL Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CAR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PostgreSQL Client has 158 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, CAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PostgreSQL Client versus CAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientCAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (158 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings158 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloCarter Beaudoin

Customer experience

PostgreSQL Client

All ratings157 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

CAR

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

CAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
5 purchases

CAR

Subscriptions4
  • Connect+ Solo$2.991 Month
  • Connect+ Duo$4.991 Month
  • Connect+ Group$9.991 Month
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  • Connect+ Fleet$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Control Pack$6.99

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAR free?
CAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PostgreSQL Client or CAR?
CAR is rated higher. PostgreSQL Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while CAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PostgreSQL Client or CAR have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor CAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PostgreSQL Client or CAR?
PostgreSQL Client ships an update every 2 weeks, and CAR every 5 days. Most recently, PostgreSQL Client was updated on November 13, 2026 and CAR on November 15, 2026.

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