Comparison

PostgreSQL Client vs Lambda Screens

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

Lambda Screens

Features
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Lambda Screens is the native companion app for Lambda UI — a library of premium, ready-to-ship screens and templates for Expo and React Native. Stop guessing what a UI kit looks like from static preview images. Lambda Screens lets you swipe through 10+ real templates and 100+ individual screens on an actual device, exactly as they'll look and feel in your own app, before you write a single line of code. WHAT YOU CAN BROWSE • Finance & banking flows • Travel & booking experiences • Social feeds & profiles • Shopping & checkout flows • Food & drink ordering apps • Onboarding & "getting started" flows • Paywall & subscription screens (multiple variants) • Full checkout & modal flows BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS AND DESIGNERS Every screen you browse in this app is built with production-ready code using Expo, NativeWind, and React Native Reanimated — the same stack you'll drop into your own project. No mockups, no static images: what you see is what ships. WHY LAMBDA SCREENS • Real, interactive screens — not flat previews • Smooth, native motion powered by Reanimated • Covers the most common app categories: Finance, Travel, Social, Shopping, Food & Drink • New templates and screens added regularly • A fast way to evaluate a UI kit before buying WHO IT'S FOR Indie developers, startups, and agencies who want to ship a polished app fast without designing every screen from scratch. If you're evaluating Lambda UI for your next Expo or React Native project, this app is the fastest way to see exactly what you're getting. Learn more about the full template library at lambdaui.shiplog-app.com.

Screenshots

PostgreSQL Client4 screens
Lambda Screens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lambda Screens at none against PostgreSQL Client's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lambda Screens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PostgreSQL Client versus Lambda Screens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostgreSQL ClientLambda Screens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloNick Dibrilain Kengne Kuate

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Lambda Screens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PostgreSQL Client

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURES$9.99
None

Lambda Screens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PostgreSQL Client free?
PostgreSQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lambda Screens free?
Lambda Screens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PostgreSQL Client or Lambda Screens have ads?
Neither PostgreSQL Client nor Lambda Screens shows ads.

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