# SQLPro Studio vs Scarlet

The clearest difference is price: SQLPro Studio at Free against Scarlet's $2.99. SQLPro Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Scarlet's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 72%) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SQLPro Studio is free to download; Scarlet costs $2.99 up front. SQLPro Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Scarlet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scarlet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 293 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SQLPro Studio's written reviews are positive against 93% of Scarlet's.

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, Scarlet every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLPro Studio | Scarlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqlpro-studio-sql-database/id1273366668/reviews) | **[4.5 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarlet/id1532669250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **293** |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 185 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hankinsoft Development Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/305178629) | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLPro Studio

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

A premium client for managing various database servers like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It offers features like SQL autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and secure SSH tunneling. Premium upgrade required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** SQL autocompletion, Syntax highlighting, Tabbed interface, SSH tunneling, Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, Support for multiple database servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Scarlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarlet/id1532669250)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A personal issue tracker designed for solo developers and hobby projects. It saves data locally to a file, eliminating the need for accounts, cloud services, or syncing. Easily manage and close project tasks with simple tagging for organization.

**Highlights:** Personal issue tracker, Local file saving, No accounts or cloud services, Simple task management, Tagging for organization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scarlet (Full Unlock) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💾 Simple JSON-based data storage
- 🎯 Straightforward bug tracking functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Critical data loss issues
- ❌ Fails to save added items
- 🚫 Limited app functionality
- ⚠️ Unreliable file persistence

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss when browsing issues
- Added items not saved after closing and reopening
- Only original items persist after multiple sessions
- Permanent data loss during normal usage

**Requested features**

- Auto-open last used file on startup
- Support for popular apps and mods installation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLPro Studio free?

SQLPro Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scarlet free?

Scarlet costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SQLPro Studio or Scarlet?

Scarlet is rated higher. SQLPro Studio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Scarlet averages 4.5 from 293 ratings.

### Do SQLPro Studio or Scarlet have ads?

Neither SQLPro Studio nor Scarlet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLPro Studio or Scarlet?

SQLPro Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Scarlet every 5 months. Most recently, SQLPro Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scarlet on October 29, 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.*