Comparison

SQL Manager vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

SQL Manager

Manage and administer Microsoft SQL Server components from your mobile device. This tool offers both script editors and graphical interfaces for interacting with server objects and features, allowing quick database access on the go.

Highlights
  • Configure SQL Server components
  • Manage SQL Server objects
  • Administer SQL Server features
  • Script editors
  • Graphical tools
  • Export data
  • Save/Load SQL queries
  • Fingerprint login
Features
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SQL Manager is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. The tool includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server. Having your access to your database at your fingertips may seem impossible, but now it's a reality. You can use a mobile device to quickly log into your database with SQL Manager. Admin Microsoft SQL Server View Database Schema Export Data Save SQL Query Load SQL Query Store Connection Details Enable Fingerprint Login Start connecting now with SQL Manager!

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

SQL Manager4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal at 49% against SQL Manager's 0%. Terminal also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). SQL Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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 Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SQL Manager's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQL Manager ships an update every 12 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SQL Manager versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL ManagerTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRossonero LtdSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

SQL Manager

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

SQL Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SQL Manager

One-time3
  • Remove Adds$1.99
  • Enabled data export$1.99
  • Load and save SQL query.$1.99
4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SQL Manager free?
SQL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQL Manager or Terminal?
Terminal is rated higher. SQL Manager averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do SQL Manager or Terminal have ads?
Neither SQL Manager nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQL Manager or Terminal?
SQL Manager ships an update every 12 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, SQL Manager was updated on September 29, 2026 and Terminal on October 8, 2026.

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