Comparison

SQL Server Mobile Client vs SQL Multi Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

SQL Multi Studio

Features
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SQL Multi Studio is a full database client for iPhone and iPad: SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis and Microsoft Access, all in one app. CONNECT • Pick any of the 10 engines, or open a file (SQLite .db, Access .mdb/.accdb) • Saved connections grouped by category (Production, Development…), passwords kept in the iOS Keychain • SSH tunnel with a test button before you connect • Several servers open at once, even different engines, side by side QUERY EDITOR • Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, formatter and linter • One tab per server: SQL Server in one tab, PostgreSQL in the next, MongoDB in a third • Several result sets from one run, each in its own tab • Variables (:name), snippets, pinned queries, history, find and replace, EXPLAIN • Focus mode: editor and results fill the screen, with a divider you can drag, in portrait and landscape • JetBrains Mono, bold text and any font size RESULTS • Sort, filter, column stats and pages of 50 to 500 rows • Edit cells in place, in a form, or many rows at once, with the SQL shown before every change • Line, bar and pie charts, compare two results, export to CSV, Excel and JSON • Row menu: edit, clone, copy as INSERT or JSON, view details, delete OBJECT EXPLORER • Tables, views, procedures, triggers, columns, keys and indexes • Table menu: top rows, count, find, distinct, INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE forms, edit structure, CREATE/DROP scripts, notes, data generator • Database menu: ER diagram, table sizes, global search, index advisor, server info, backup and restore scripts • Create tables, views, procedures and triggers from guided forms TOOLS MENU • Execution history, pinned queries, connection health, query alerts with notifications • Slow query log, rollback log, compare results, cross-server query • Migration runner, EXPLAIN visualizer, schema compare, data generator • Sysadmin Control: users, their database access and live sessions SETTINGS • Light, dark and pure black (AMOLED) themes, 10 languages • Face ID / Touch ID lock, Safe Mode (read-only per connection) • Encrypted backup of your connections to your own Google Drive MongoDB: shell commands like db.orders.find().sort().limit(), edit documents in the grid. Redis: keys grouped by namespace, readable hashes, lists, sets and streams. Access files are never changed, and can be converted to SQLite to edit the data. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks editing data on SQL Server, Azure SQL and Oracle, several servers at once, the SSH tunnel, rollback, Safe Mode, Excel and JSON export, CSV import and the analysis tools (ER diagram, table sizes, global search, index advisor, schema compare, migration runner, data generator, connection health, slow query log, query alerts, cross-server query and compare results). Everything runs on your device. Your data never passes through any server of ours.

Screenshots

SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens
SQL Multi Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQL Multi Studio at every 5 days against SQL Server Mobile Client's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SQL Multi Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Multi Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SQL Server Mobile Client versus SQL Multi Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Server Mobile ClientSQL Multi Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloRanda Ihsan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Server Mobile Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99
2 purchases

SQL Multi Studio

One-time2
  • 14-day PRO TrialFree
  • PRO (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Multi Studio free?
SQL Multi Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQL Server Mobile Client or SQL Multi Studio have ads?
Neither SQL Server Mobile Client nor SQL Multi Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Server Mobile Client or SQL Multi Studio?
SQL Server Mobile Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQL Multi Studio every 5 days. Most recently, SQL Server Mobile Client was updated on October 26, 2026 and SQL Multi Studio on October 24, 2026.

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