Comparison

SQL Server Mobile Client vs CodeXplore

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens
CodeXplore3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SQL Server Mobile Client versus CodeXplore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Server Mobile ClientCodeXplore
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (56 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloJae Hyeon Park

Customer experience

SQL Server Mobile Client

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

CodeXplore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CodeXplore

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 CodeXplore free?
CodeXplore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client or CodeXplore?
CodeXplore is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while CodeXplore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQL Server Mobile Client or CodeXplore have ads?
Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor CodeXplore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or CodeXplore?
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and CodeXplore fortnightly. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on October 1, 2026 and CodeXplore on September 19, 2026.

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