Comparison

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO vs Syntactic

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 PRO

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for browsing, editing, and exporting data, along with advanced features like SSH tunneling and ER diagram visualization.

Highlights
  • SSH tunneling with key/password authentication
  • Browse, filter, sort, add, edit, and delete table data
  • View and call functions and stored procedures
  • Interactive ER diagram export (PNG/PDF)
  • Data export to CSV, JSON, SQLite, Excel, and more
  • Import data from CSV, SQLite, and Access
  • OpenAI and Ollama integration
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 clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection with the SSH tunnel build-in with password or key authentication • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Table data: browse, filter, sort • Table structure: rename and drop for tables and columns • Pick FK value for foreign key field • Free query with assisted composition and plan analysis • View and Call Functions and Store Procedures • View database and table information • View and manage sessions • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • View User list and Privileges • Login information stored in (local or iCloud) KeyChain • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Geometry/geography data viewer (only from table) • Export data grid to CSV, JSON, HTML, SQLite, Excel and MSAccess(XML) format • Export table to CSV, NDJson and SQLite format • Import of CSV, SQLite and MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) tables • Browsing of DB structure within a query or a record editor • iCloud Sync for saved query statements • Shortcuts support • Table/View updates in grid • Job Activity Monitor • JS script (with db access) • 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. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

About

Syntactic

Learn and practice Rust programming on your device with a built-in compiler and editor. Includes the Rust Programming Language book, coding challenges, and optional AI error explanations. All features work offline.

Highlights
  • On-device Rust compiler
  • Syntax highlighting editor
  • Rust Programming Language book
  • Runnable code examples
  • Built-in quizzes
  • 66 coding challenges
  • Optional AI error explanations
Features
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Syntactic is a complete Rust learning environment that runs entirely on your device — a real Rust compiler in your pocket. WRITE AND RUN REAL RUST Write Rust in a fast editor with syntax highlighting, inline errors, and code completion, then compile and run it on-device. No account, no server round-trip, no internet required — the actual Rust compiler runs on your iPhone and iPad. LEARN FROM THE RUST BOOK The complete Rust Programming Language book is built in, formatted for comfortable reading, with runnable examples one tap from the editor. Check your understanding with built-in quizzes as you go. PRACTICE WITH CHALLENGES Sharpen your skills with 66 hands-on coding challenges across three difficulty tiers. Write your solution, tap Submit, and an on-device test suite grades it instantly — with the failing case and your own debug output right there when you need them. EXPLAIN ERRORS WITH ON-DEVICE AI (OPTIONAL) Stuck on a compiler error? An optional on-device AI can explain it in plain language, grounded in your own code — downloaded only if you choose, and running fully offline. EVERYTHING ON-DEVICE Your code never leaves your device. There is no sign-in and no tracking. Compiling, running, reading, and practicing all work completely offline, anywhere. Syntactic is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Rust Foundation.

Screenshots

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO4 screens
Syntactic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Syntactic at Free against SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's $59.99. Syntactic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Syntactic is free to download; SQL Server Mobile Client PRO costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Syntactic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Server Mobile Client PRO has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO versus Syntactic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQL Server Mobile Client PROSyntactic
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB299 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloTosin Amuda

Customer experience

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Syntactic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SQL Server Mobile Client PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Syntactic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQL Server Mobile Client PRO free?
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Syntactic free?
Syntactic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQL Server Mobile Client PRO or Syntactic?
Syntactic is rated higher. SQL Server Mobile Client PRO averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Syntactic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQL Server Mobile Client PRO or Syntactic have ads?
Neither SQL Server Mobile Client PRO nor Syntactic shows ads.

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