Comparison

MongoLime vs Caliope

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

Head to head
About

MongoLime

A mobile client for managing MongoDB databases, offering efficient collection and document editing, versatile query capabilities, and secure connection options. It supports various MongoDB versions and cloud providers, with robust data export and diagnostic features.

Highlights
  • Collection and database management
  • User-friendly document editor
  • Aggregate queries and Indexes management
  • Secure SSH Tunnel and SSL support
  • Robust authentication
  • Data export to JSON and ZIP
  • Diagnostic information
Features
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MongoLime is a modern, cutting-edge application meticulously crafted by and for developers. As an essential mobile tool designed for MongoDB interactions, we incorporate detailed attention to usability and efficiency for a superb user experience. Highlighted Features: - Efficient collection and database management. - User-friendly document editor. - Versatile aggregate queries and Indexes management. - Secure built-in SSH Tunnel and SSL support. - Robust authentication routes (SCRAM, X.509 with Client Certificate, and AWS IAM). - Handy data export to JSON and ZIP. - Comprehensive diagnostic information (collections and databases statistics). - Supported Replica Sets, Sharded Clusters, and Load Balanced servers. - Reliable Passcode, and Face ID protection mechanisms. - Convenient Connections Import & Export. Recent Enhancements (v2.4.0): - SSH tunnel reworked: private key authentication works with modern OpenSSH servers, plus ed25519, ECDSA and PuTTY (.ppk) key support. - Verified compatibility with MongoDB 8. - Precise number handling: doubles and large int64 values keep their exact type and precision. - Clear "Connection lost" indication when the server stops responding. - Numerous fixes across document saving, database export, aggregation and connection import. MongoDB Versions Supported: MongoDB 3.6 or above (up to 8.x) Cloud Providers Supported: MongoDB Atlas, Amazon DocumentDB, Azure Cosmos DB, and others. For support and assistance, use the in-app Support page — we respond to every request.

About

Caliope

Features
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Calíope — Database Client for Mac, iPad and iPhone Calíope is a powerful, native client for MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, ClickHouse and Redis, built for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Whether you're a developer, DBA, or data analyst, Calíope gives you everything you need to connect, query, explore, and manage your databases — all in a clean, native interface designed for Apple platforms. WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH CALÍOPE PRO SQL Editor — Write and execute queries with syntax highlighting and an integrated execution history, side by side across independent tabs, each with its own live session. Reports — A saved query with its parameters declared and its output defined: which columns, in what order, with what titles and formats. Running it twice gives the same thing. Works against relational databases, SQLite files and MongoDB, exports to nine formats including a paginated PDF, and can run on a schedule. Database Explorer — Browse your full schema — tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, events and more — from an intuitive tree, with columns, indexes and foreign keys at a glance. ER Diagrams — Visualize your database structure with interactive entity-relationship diagrams. Understand table relationships and schema design without writing a single query. Secure Connections — Connect to remote servers safely with native SSH tunneling (ed25519 and ECDSA keys), SSL/TLS encryption, and per-profile credential storage in your system Keychain. Scheduled Backups — Automate backups with flexible scheduling and configurable retention, choosing exactly which databases and tables go into each job. Replication Topology — Declare the primary and its replicas, and see the whole group at once, with a diagram: each replica with its lag, its two threads and the transactions it actually owes. A replica can report 0 seconds while it runs hours behind. Multiple Sessions & Query Log — Open and switch between independent database sessions, each isolated. Every query is logged locally, so you can trace what was executed, when, and on which connection. Works without a server — A built-in SQLite editor for local .sqlite files: structure, data, SQL, pragmas, Save/Revert and CSV/JSON/SQL import and export. A DuckDB editor opens .duckdb files and queries Parquet, CSV or JSON where they already are. Plus a read-only previewer for .md, .sql, .json, .csv, .rtf and .log files. All work offline. Widgets — Server metrics without opening the app: Mac desktop, iPhone and iPad Home and Lock Screens. One server per widget; tap to open its dashboard. AI SQL Assistant — An optional assistant that helps you write queries, explain results and suggest optimizations. It works from the first launch with Apple Intelligence: no key, no cost, and nothing leaves your device. You can also bring your own key from a supported provider — usage is billed by that provider, and Calíope does not charge for or resell AI services — or point it at a local model. Keys stay in your Keychain. ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Calíope Pro — buy once, keep forever. Pricing is shown in the App Store at the time of purchase and may vary by region. • 60-day free trial with everything unlocked before you decide. No card, no automatic charge. • One purchase unlocks Calíope on all your devices signed in with your Apple ID, with every future update included. • No subscription, no renewals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caliope.org/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

MongoLime4 screens
Caliope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Caliope at Free against MongoLime's $9.99. Caliope also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 3). MongoLime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On ads 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

Caliope is free to download; MongoLime costs $9.99 up front. Caliope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. MongoLime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MongoLime ships an update every 3 months, Caliope every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MongoLime versus Caliope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongoLimeCaliope
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobibean, LLCDavid Villalobos Cambronero

Bugs and requests

MongoLime

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Cannot create indexes
  • File collections not displayed
  • SSH connection issues
  • URL with connect over SSH not parsed
  • Replica set connection via SSH tunnel not working
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  • App crashes on launch (older iOS versions)
  • Data structure distortion
  • Connection hidden behind header on iPhone X
  • Tap detection offset on iPhone X
  • App crashes on startup on iPhone XS Max
  • Does not start on iPhone Xs Max
  • SSH auth via PEM key issues
  • Display issues with large number of collections
  • Does not pull every doc when looking at a collection
  • Connection issues with Mongo Atlas
  • SSH geht nicht

Requested features

18 requests
  • Bulk delete and edit functionality
  • Mongosh feature
  • More options and better design
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
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  • Ability to view and edit file collections
  • Shell access
  • Import JSON or CSV files
  • Scheduled backup feature with local notification
  • Aggregation capability
  • Chinese language support
  • Fix display issues on iPhone X
  • Fix connection issues on iPhone XS Max
  • Fix launch issues on iOS 12
  • Fix SSH URL parsing
  • Fix replica set connection via SSH tunnel
  • Support for MongoDB v2.4
  • Add more features

Caliope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MongoLime

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Caliope

Subscriptions1
  • Calíope Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • 60-day TrialFree
  • Calíope Pro$49.99

Questions

Is MongoLime free?
MongoLime costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caliope free?
Caliope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MongoLime or Caliope have ads?
Neither MongoLime nor Caliope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MongoLime or Caliope?
MongoLime ships an update every 3 months, and Caliope every 3 weeks. Most recently, MongoLime was updated on October 29, 2026 and Caliope on October 25, 2026.

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