# SQL Server Mobile Client vs Visual File Editor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Server Mobile Client | Visual File Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Tevon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427833594) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Server Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


### Visual File Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual File Editor free?

Visual File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client or Visual File Editor?

Visual File Editor is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Visual File Editor averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do SQL Server Mobile Client or Visual File Editor have ads?

Visual File Editor shows ads; SQL Server Mobile Client does not.

### Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or Visual File Editor?

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visual File Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on September 22, 2026 and Visual File Editor on September 21, 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.*