# SQL Manager vs Terminal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQL Manager | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-manager/id1409820647/reviews) | **[4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rossonero Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/376021231) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### SQL Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-manager/id1409820647)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enabled data export | $1.99 | one-time |
| Load and save SQL query. | $1.99 | one-time |


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*