# SQLPro Studio vs Secure Terminal

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQLPro Studio at every 4 days against Secure Terminal's every 3 weeks. SQLPro Studio also leads on chart position (#84 vs unranked). 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.

Both are free to download. SQLPro Studio 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.

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

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLPro Studio | Secure Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLPro Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SQLPro Premium (Monthly) | $15.99 | per month |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| SQLPro Studio - Lifetime | $219.99 | one-time |


### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
- 🆓 Free version is very capable
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI/UX could be better
- ❓ Lack of clear documentation
- 🐌 Some features are slow
- 🚫 Cannot log in without password
- 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLPro Studio free?

SQLPro Studio 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 or Secure Terminal?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. SQLPro Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Secure Terminal averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do SQLPro Studio or Secure Terminal have ads?

Neither SQLPro Studio nor Secure Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio or Secure Terminal?

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLPro Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*