# SQL Server Mobile Client vs PG Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: PG Orbit at 5.0 against SQL Server Mobile Client's 4.2. PG Orbit also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). SQL Server Mobile Client's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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 PG Orbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PG Orbit 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 3, 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 100% of PG Orbit's.

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, PG Orbit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Server Mobile Client | PG Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 129 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Acrogenesis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592807) |

## 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 |


### PG Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful PostgreSQL client. It offers secure database access on the go with features like browsing, querying, table design, and secure connection options. Premium features unlock write operations, CSV export, and advanced SQL capabilities.

**Highlights:** Browse and query PostgreSQL databases, Secure SSL/TLS and SSH tunneling, Table designer and schema explorer, Interactive data viewing and cell editing, Cloud database discovery, SQL editor with syntax support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PG Orbit Premium Features | $9.99 | 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 PG Orbit free?

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

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

PG Orbit is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while PG Orbit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SQL Server Mobile Client or PG Orbit have ads?

Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor PG Orbit shows ads.

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

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and PG Orbit fortnightly. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on September 22, 2026 and PG Orbit on September 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.*