MongoLime vs MongoDB Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MongoDB Client
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MongoDB Client is the fastest way to connect to, browse, and query your MongoDB databases — natively on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. No Electron. No web views. Just a clean SwiftUI app that starts in under a second. Paste your connection string. Done. KEY FEATURES - Connect via connection string — supports mongodb:// and mongodb+srv:// (Atlas, self-hosted, local) - Save multiple named connections — switch databases in one tap - Browse all databases and collections in a clean sidebar hierarchy - View, filter, and sort documents — query with real MongoDB filter syntax - Full BSON type support — ObjectId, Date, Binary, Int32, Int64, Decimal128, Timestamp, and more - BSON-aware field editor — edit any field with the correct type, not a plain text box - Insert new documents — build structured documents with proper BSON types - Native SwiftUI — runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single universal build WHY MONGODB CLIENT Most MongoDB GUI tools are Electron apps ported from desktop — heavy, slow, and awkward on Apple hardware. MongoDB Client is built from the ground up in SwiftUI. It respects your platform: keyboard shortcuts on Mac, slide-over on iPad, portrait browsing on iPhone. Performance is native; memory use is minimal. BSON DONE RIGHT MongoDB stores data in BSON — Binary JSON — with richer types than plain JSON can express. Editors that ignore this silently corrupt your data when you save a Date as a String or an ObjectId as plain text. Every field in MongoDB Client shows its BSON type and enforces it at edit time. PERFECT FOR - Backend engineers connecting to an Atlas cluster during development - Full-stack developers inspecting collections without leaving their Apple device - DBAs browsing replica sets from iPad while away from their desk - Anyone who wants a real MongoDB client on their iPhone — not a web app wrapper CONNECTIONS & ONBOARDING Paste any standard MongoDB connection string — Atlas cluster URIs, self-hosted mongod instances, or local connections. Saved connections are stored securely and available instantly on next launch. No account required. No cloud sign-up. WHAT IS FREE Everything. MongoDB Client launches entirely free. Browse databases, query documents, edit fields, insert records — all core functionality, no paywall.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MongoDB Client at $4.99 against MongoLime's $9.99. MongoLime's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MongoLime costs $9.99 and MongoDB Client $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MongoLime ships an update every 4 months, MongoDB Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MongoLime | MongoDB Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobibean, LLC | Serhan Cetin |
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
MongoDB Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MongoLime
No in-app purchases
MongoDB Client
No in-app purchases









