Comparison

SQL Server Mobile Client vs Chatium

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

Chatium

Manage your existing Chatium account or create a new one. This application allows for seamless account management and offers subscriptions through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Manage existing Chatium accounts
  • Create new Chatium accounts
  • Subscribe to Chatium accounts
  • In-app purchase subscriptions
Features
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Chatium is the messaging app for your Chatium account: talk to your team, run public channels, answer client requests and ask the built-in AI assistant that knows your account. ACCOUNT Folders and channels every teammate can see: company news, departments, projects. Admins decide who can post and who only reads. TEAM One-to-one chats with colleagues and working groups. You can see who is online and who is typing. CLIENTS Requests from inbound channels, answered by the whole team — the conversation stays intact when it is handed over. ACCOUNT CHAT A built-in AI assistant. It searches the web for fresh facts, opens pages and runs your account tools without leaving the conversation. IN EVERY CHAT • Replies, forwarding and quotes • Emoji reactions and pinned messages • Photos, files and voice messages • Search inside a chat and across the list • Notifications for new messages MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS Connect as many Chatium accounts as you need and switch between them in one tap — each with its own profile and chat list. Connect your Chatium account through secure browser sign-in. TERMS OF USE The app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. By subscribing you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens
Chatium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chatium at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. Chatium also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 54%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Chatium sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chatium holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chatium'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, Chatium every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQL Server Mobile Client versus Chatium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Server Mobile ClientChatium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (56 ratings)4.7 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloChatium

Customer experience

SQL Server Mobile Client

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

Chatium

All ratings39 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative42.3%

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
1 purchases

Chatium

Subscriptions1
  • Chatium platform access$39.991 Month

Questions

Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chatium free?
Chatium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client or Chatium?
Chatium is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Chatium averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.
Do SQL Server Mobile Client or Chatium have ads?
Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor Chatium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or Chatium?
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chatium every 2 days. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chatium on October 25, 2026.

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