# SQL Server Mobile Client vs Source Files

The clearest difference is monetization model: Source Files at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. Source Files also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 30 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Server Mobile Client | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Server Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Source Files free?

Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client or Source Files?

Source Files is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do SQL Server Mobile Client or Source Files have ads?

Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or Source Files?

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on October 21, 2026 and Source Files on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*