Comparison

SQLPro Studio database client vs Secure Terminal

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

Head to head
About

SQLPro Studio database client

A premium database client and management tool for popular SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. It offers features such as SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling for efficient database interaction.

Highlights
  • SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • Database tree navigation
  • SSH tunneling
  • Support for multiple databases
Features
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SQLPro Studio is the premium database client and management tool for Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake databases. Some of the great features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting with customizable themes (including dark). + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Context aware database tree navigation, including quick access to tables, views, columns, indexes and much more! + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + Netbios support. + SSH Tunnelling (password and private key authentication). + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in, including MFA, for Azure SQL. SQLPro Studio supports the following database servers: + MySQL & MariaDB + PostgreSQL + Microsoft SQL Server (2005 and above) + Snowflake Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

About

Secure Terminal

This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • SSH & Telnet connection
  • Password & key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • xterm-256color emulation
  • Key generation
  • Port forwarding
  • Customizable terminal
Features
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SSH Terminal to access multiple SSH server, with full support of "xterm-256color" emulation. Base Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format & Putty PPK) • SSH Agent • Key generation (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) • Support for FIDO key (iPhone NFC only) • Secure Enclave Key • Support for Sixel, iTerm2 image, ZModem and Trzsz protocols • Connection params are safely stored on Keychain • Connection history & localization • Connection through SSH proxy • Connection with Telnet protocol • External keyboard support • Terminal colors customization • Multiple font size • Image background • User font choice (fixed width only) • Pointer/Mouse support PRO Features (require in-app purchase): • Upload/Download files through SFTP • Port forwarding • Local text editor • Store unlimited connections • Files plugin support • Shortcuts support • Commands snippet • Hosts Status Dashboard • SFTP Commander • XWindow (iPad only)

Screenshots

SQLPro Studio database client4 screens
Secure Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQLPro Studio database client at weekly against Secure Terminal's every 3 weeks. Secure Terminal's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (86% vs 72%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SQLPro Studio database client sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SQLPro Studio database client's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SQLPro Studio database client versus Secure Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLPro Studio database clientSecure Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better61
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankinsoft Development IncFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLPro Studio database client

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%

Secure Terminal

All ratings61 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

SQLPro Studio database client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Secure Terminal

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
  • Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
  • App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
  • FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
  • File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames
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  • Password input is case-insensitive, causing login failures
  • Background mode loses connections within ~30 seconds
  • Slide-up toolbar covers the bottom line of text when using an external keyboard
  • Pro features not working after app was offloaded/reloaded
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot log in to remote servers without a password
  • External keyboard shortcuts sometimes stop working
  • Background color change not working
  • Cannot insert copied password into Linux terminal

Requested features

19 requests
  • Allow adding more than one connection in free version
  • Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
  • Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
  • Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
  • Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon
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  • Make password input case-sensitive
  • Fix FaceID authentication to be more robust
  • Allow login to servers without passwords
  • Add option to place connection shortcuts on the main screen
  • Support background mode for persistent connections
  • Improve handling of symbolic links
  • Add Agent SSH functionality
  • Allow storage of multiple named keys
  • Make app protected by FaceID/TouchID on launch
  • Access iOS password manager for SSH keys
  • Remove bottom keyboard bar
  • Improve handling of external keyboard shortcuts
  • Add a way to cancel connections more clearly
  • Make the main screen less blank and improve 'connect' button placement for single-handed use

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SQLPro Studio database client

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$108.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$108.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Studio - Lifetime$219.99
1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99

Questions

Is SQLPro Studio database client free?
SQLPro Studio database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio database client or Secure Terminal?
Secure Terminal is rated higher. SQLPro Studio database client averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Secure Terminal averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.
Do SQLPro Studio database client or Secure Terminal have ads?
Neither SQLPro Studio database client nor Secure Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio database client or Secure Terminal?
SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLPro Studio database client was updated on October 12, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 7, 2026.

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