SQL Server Mobile Client vs VSCoW
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
VSCoW
This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing and editing code servers, offering enhanced keyboard shortcut support and a custom keybar with cursor control. It's designed for developers who need efficient remote code management on their devices.
- Access to all keyboard shortcuts
- Extra key-bar with onscreen shortcuts
- Virtual cursor control stick
- Quick switch between code-server instances
- Optimized trackpad support
- Multi-instance and window support
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„The Ultimate Code Wrapper“ is a special version of „UCoW - Ultimate Code Wrapper“ for use with https://vscode.dev. It supports „Liveshare“ and „Tunnel“ urls and works seamless with the UCoW App by switching over and sharing remotes. It supports all UCoW editing features. That means you can use all defined and global shortcuts without the limitation of a browser. It also adds a custom Keybar, including an innovative new "cursor control stick" to the virtual keyboard. Short features overview: • Access to all keyboard shortcuts (physical keyboard required) • Extra Key-bar with many onscreen shortcuts (including a virtual stick to move the cursor without a trackpad/mouse) • Best possible performance on iPad devices • Quick switch between multiple code-server instances • Optimized Trackpad support • Multi instance and window support • Editor scale/zoom support For self-hosted Code-server, OpenVSCode Server, gitpod, github codespaces, github1s, jupyter notebooks, jetbrains projector and stackblitz and other services check out the Basic App: „UCoW - The Ultimate Code Wrapper“ An external keyboard is recommended to use the app since selection with the touch cursor is not supported in VSCode at this moment. This is a wrapper app only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Server Mobile Client at 77% against VSCoW's 25%. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.2 vs 3.0). VSCoW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On 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; VSCoW costs $2.99 up front. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VSCoW asks for nothing beyond the download.
SQL Server Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server Mobile Client has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 25% of VSCoW's.
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, VSCoW every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server Mobile Client | VSCoW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (56 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #172 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Christoph Gogolin |
Customer experience
SQL Server Mobile Client
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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
VSCoW
No in-app purchases
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