SQL Server Mobile Client vs SQLiteFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQL Server Mobile Client
Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.
- Secure database connection (TLS/SSH)
- Data exploration, filtering, and searching
- AI-assisted SQL query composition
- Database object management
- ER Diagram Viewer
- Advanced data grid for editing
- Import and export data
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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 very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • 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 to. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms of Use: https://dbcompass.net/terms-and-conditions For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net
SQLiteFlow
An intuitive and reliable SQLite editor for Mac and iOS. Manage files, query databases with advanced features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and edit table data. Visualize database structure with ER diagrams and compare databases with diff tools.
- File management (add, remove, rename)
- Advanced SQL query editor
- Data viewing and editing
- Table structure alteration
- ER diagram visualization
- Database comparison (diff)
- CSV and JSON import/export
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Two-week free trial! So you can purchase SQLiteFlow after you know you like it! SQLiteFlow is an SQLite editor for Mac & iOS which is intuitive, stable and reliable to use. It contains features as described below: Browse • Manage files. Supports add, remove, duplicate, rename folders, SQLite databases, SQL files, CSV files, etc. • Supports import database from iCloud Drive by the file picker. • Supports open external SQL files, CSV files and Filter files. • Supports open external folders. Requires iOS 13.0 or iPadOS 13.0. • Supports show recents files. Query Editor • Multi-query execution. • Syntax highlighting. • SQL auto-completion. • Format query. Data Editor • View, edit or add table data. • Multiple cells/rows/columns selection. • View table data with a convenient filter. • Sort records by tapping on column title. • Edit blob data as hex or show it as preview if possible. Alter Table • View, edit or add table fields, indexes, foreign keys, checks. • View triggers. • View DDL. Table List • Supports display each table's name and records count. Connect • Supports let SQLiteFlow(macOS) connect databases in this app. One use case is that you can debug query performance issue on your iPhone or iPad directly through your Mac. Drag and Drop • Supports drag and drop to import or export SQLite databases and SQL files in iPad. Database Statistics • Supports show records count of each table. • Supports show total size of each table • Supports show size of each table's content. • Supports show size of each table's index. This feature may help you get more insight about your SQLite databases' data storage information, which may let you see if there're any chances to let SQLite working in a more effective way in your device. ER Diagram • Supports display ER diagram. • Supports toggle field type hide or show. • Supports Relationship Guessing. • Supports copy as Mermaid markdown. Database Diff • Supports generate SQL text that can let you transform a database content into another. • Supports show a summary of the differences between two databases. Import • Supports import CSV data. • Supports import JSON data. Export • In Data Editor or Query Results, supports export data to CSV, JSON, Markdown or List. • In Data Editor, supports export data to Insert Statement or Update Statement if possible. Multiple Windows • Supports multiple windows for iPadOS 13 or later. Dark Mode • Supports dark mode. visionOS • Supports visionOS. Shortcuts • Supports "Run Query" action. • Supports "Import CSV" action. • Supports "Import JSON" action. Create Function • Supports create scalar function using a simple JavaScript routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SQLiteFlow at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. SQLiteFlow also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SQLiteFlow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SQLiteFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 51% of SQLiteFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, SQLiteFlow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server Mobile Client | SQLiteFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (56 ratings) | 4.5 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 51.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #186 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | 晨亮 贾 |
Customer experience
SQL Server Mobile Client
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In-app purchases
SQL Server Mobile Client
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99
SQLiteFlow
- Pay-As-You-Go$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Annual$8.991 Year
- 2-week TrialFree
- Lifetime License$39.99
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