# SQL Server Mobile Client vs Schema

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Server Mobile Client | Schema |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schema-a-database-client/id6738075782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Allan Grinshtein](https://appshunter.io/developer/424488886) |

## 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 |


### Schema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schema-a-database-client/id6738075782)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL, Database management without SQL, Supports Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, AWS, Monitor data, Leverage Supabase realtime features, Intuitive user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

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

### Is Schema free?

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

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

Schema is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Schema averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do SQL Server Mobile Client or Schema have ads?

Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor Schema shows ads.

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

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and Schema every 2 days. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on October 10, 2026 and Schema on September 28, 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.*