SQL Server Mobile Client vs Visual File Editor
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
Visual File Editor
Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.
- Source code editing
- PDF viewing and editing
- Advanced search by name, type, date
- Import/export via Share Sheet
- Create new files
- iPadOS optimization
- Keyboard shortcuts
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Effortlessly edit files using either App Processing or Regular Expressions to suit your needs. Take advantage of Advanced Search to find files by name, type, added date, or modified date. View and edit source code in a variety of file types with ease. Open and explore PDF content directly within the app. Search within documents to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Import files easily using the Visual File Editor or the Share Sheet from iOS or iPadOS, even from external locations. Create new files and start editing right away within the app. Share your modified files directly to external locations with just a few taps. Optimized for iPadOS, with full support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and fast keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Visual File Editor at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. Visual File Editor also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Visual File Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 83% of Visual File Editor's.
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual File Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server Mobile Client | Visual File Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (56 ratings) | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Tevon Wallace |
Customer experience
SQL Server Mobile Client
Visual File Editor
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
Visual File Editor
- Remove Ads$1.99
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