SQL Server Mobile Client vs CodeXplore
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
CodeXplore
This app provides a simple and elegant way to view project structures and code. It allows importing Xcode projects from GitHub repositories and navigating them hierarchically. Customize themes, fonts, and paragraph settings for an optimized reading experience.
- Folder hierarchy visualization
- Code viewer with highlighting
- Customizable color theme, font, and paragraph
- GitHub repository import via URL
- GitHub login for repository access
- iPad UI optimization
- Lifetime license purchase
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CodeXplore : Simple & Elegant Code Viewer ------------------------------------------------------ This app beautifully shows project structure and code. Xcode projects can be simply added via the Github repository. You can then navigate the project directory with a hierarchical browser. This will be a powerful tool to read and analyze your code. ## Features • Folder hierarchy visualization • Code viewer with highlighting • Customize color theme / font / paragraph • GitHub repository import from URL • GitHub login and access your repositories • UI Optimization for iPad • Pay once for a lifetime license
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SQL Server Mobile Client at Free against CodeXplore's $2.99. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). CodeXplore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, 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
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download; CodeXplore costs $2.99 up front. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CodeXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.
CodeXplore 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, CodeXplore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server Mobile Client | CodeXplore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Jae Hyeon Park |
Customer experience
SQL Server Mobile Client
CodeXplore
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
CodeXplore
No in-app purchases
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