Comparison

SQLPro Studio database client vs SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

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

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for browsing, editing, and exporting data, along with advanced features like SSH tunneling and ER diagram visualization.

Highlights
  • SSH tunneling with key/password authentication
  • Browse, filter, sort, add, edit, and delete table data
  • View and call functions and stored procedures
  • Interactive ER diagram export (PNG/PDF)
  • Data export to CSV, JSON, SQLite, Excel, and more
  • Import data from CSV, SQLite, and Access
  • OpenAI and Ollama integration
Features
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection with the SSH tunnel build-in with password or key authentication • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Table data: browse, filter, sort • Table structure: rename and drop for tables and columns • Pick FK value for foreign key field • Free query with assisted composition and plan analysis • View and Call Functions and Store Procedures • View database and table information • View and manage sessions • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • View User list and Privileges • Login information stored in (local or iCloud) KeyChain • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Geometry/geography data viewer (only from table) • Export data grid to CSV, JSON, HTML, SQLite, Excel and MSAccess(XML) format • Export table to CSV, NDJson and SQLite format • Import of CSV, SQLite and MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) tables • Browsing of DB structure within a query or a record editor • iCloud Sync for saved query statements • Shortcuts support • Table/View updates in grid • Job Activity Monitor • JS script (with db access) • 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 SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLPro Studio database client4 screens
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQLPro Studio database client at Free against SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's $59.99. SQLPro Studio database client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (63 vs 7). SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On rating, 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

SQLPro Studio database client is free to download; SQL Server Mobile Client PRO costs $59.99 up front. SQLPro Studio database client sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. SQL Server Mobile Client PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SQLPro Studio database client against 4.3 for SQL Server Mobile Client PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQLPro Studio database client has 63 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of SQLPro Studio database client's written reviews are positive against 100% of SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, SQL Server Mobile Client PRO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SQLPro Studio database client versus SQL Server Mobile Client PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLPro Studio database clientSQL Server Mobile Client PRO
PriceFree — better$59.99
Rating4.3 (63 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB129 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%

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQLPro Studio database client free?
SQLPro Studio database client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Server Mobile Client PRO free?
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Server Mobile Client PRO?
SQLPro Studio database client and SQL Server Mobile Client PRO are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 63 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Server Mobile Client PRO have ads?
Neither SQLPro Studio database client nor SQL Server Mobile Client PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio database client or SQL Server Mobile Client PRO?
SQLPro Studio database client ships an update weekly, and SQL Server Mobile Client PRO every 5 weeks. Most recently, SQLPro Studio database client was updated on September 30, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client PRO on September 24, 2026.

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