Comparison

SQL Server Mobile Client vs Stray Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Stray Scanner

Capture color, depth, and IMU data using your device's LiDAR sensor. Export these datasets to your computer for machine learning and dense mapping projects. Streamline the process of collecting RGB-D data without complex calibration.

Highlights
  • Record color images
  • Capture depth frames
  • Export IMU measurements
  • Estimate camera position
  • Access camera calibration matrix
  • Transfer datasets to desktop
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Note: requires a device with LiDAR. The iPad Pro, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max currently have LiDAR sensors on them. Stray Scanner allows you to record color, depth and IMU datasets and export them to your desktop computer. For machine learning and dense mapping applications, you need a dataset to work with. Stray Scanner allows you to collect RGB-D datasets with your iPhone. The recorded datasets contain: - color images - depth frames from the LiDAR sensor - depth confidence maps - camera position estimates for each frame - camera calibration matrix - IMU measurements Once recorded, the datasets can easily be moved to your desktop computer by connecting your device with a Lightning cable and accessing the files through Finder. Put your iPhone's LiDAR scanner to good use. No more fumbling around calibrating and configuring depth sensors. Shoot datasets straight from your iPhone.

Screenshots

SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens
Stray Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stray Scanner at 5.0 against SQL Server Mobile Client's 4.2. Stray Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stray Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stray Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server Mobile Client has 56 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 75% of Stray Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Stray Scanner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SQL Server Mobile Client versus Stray Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Server Mobile ClientStray Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (56 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloKenneth Blomqvist

Customer experience

SQL Server Mobile Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

Stray Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Server Mobile Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99
None

Stray Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stray Scanner free?
Stray Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client or Stray Scanner?
Stray Scanner is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Stray Scanner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SQL Server Mobile Client or Stray Scanner have ads?
Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor Stray Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or Stray Scanner?
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stray Scanner every 6 months. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stray Scanner on September 9, 2026.

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