SQL Server Mobile Client vs Schema
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
Schema
A mobile client for managing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Connect to various cloud providers and monitor your data without writing SQL. Ideal for developers and database administrators on the go.
- Connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Database management without SQL
- Supports Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, AWS
- Monitor data
- Leverage Supabase realtime features
- Intuitive user experience
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A simple MySQL and Postgres database client for iOS. Designed for easy database management. Connect effortlessly to MySQL and Postgres. Manage your database without writing SQL queries. Works with database providers like Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, and AWS databases and others. Whether you’re an indie hacker building something new or a seasoned developer shipping at scale, Schema makes Postgres and MySQL access simple when you’re away from you desk. With Schema, you can monitor your data, leverage built-in Supabase realtime features, and manage MySQL client or Postgres client workflows with ease. Works great with major database providers and is designed as a great companion app to Neon DB’s scalability, PlanetScale’s simplicity, or AWS databases’ power, Schema delivers a fast, intuitive experience for developers and database admins. Terms of Use: https://tryschema.com/support/terms-of-use Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Schema at free with in-app purchases against SQL Server Mobile Client's subscription. Schema also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%) and ratings volume (56 vs 13). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Schema sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SQL Server Mobile Client against 4.3 for Schema. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 62% of Schema's.
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, Schema every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SQL Server Mobile Client | Schema |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (56 ratings) | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Allan Grinshtein |
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
Schema
- Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
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