MSSQL Commander for iPad vs Collections Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MSSQL Commander for iPad
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Powerful MSSQL Server client for iPad Great SQL query editor with syntax highlighting and fast query editing Queries are saved across devices using iCloud Work with and see multiple SQL queries and results at the same time. You get to set how much space each query should have on the screen. Helps you generate advanced queries, but always lets you review before you execute them. Save favorite queries for later. And when you close MSSQL Commander and later reopen it, your queries are exactly where you left them, ready to be replayed Open connections to different (or even the same) instance using multiple windows in split view Full SSH support - Authenticate either with certificates or passwords - Connect to either the database host you're tunnelling too, or to a database on a remote host the tunnel gives you access to Browse query results like you do in a spreadsheet Export data as CSV, XML and JSON to your favorite apps such as Apple Numbers or Microsoft Excel. Both light- and dark-mode support. Respects your text size preferences via Dynamic Text Your purchase includes all current features and all features that are provided during the next year. For features developed thereafter, an in-app purchase will become available.
Collections Database
Organize anything with a personal database app. It offers over 20 field types, customizable layouts, and pre-built templates for common uses like books or expenses. Advanced features and iCloud sync are available.
- 20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.)
- Customizable fields and display styles
- Pre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.)
- Organize with collections and subcollections
- Password, Face ID, and Touch ID protection
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Advanced fields and calculations (Pro version)
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Collections is a personal database app to organize anything. 1. A field for every use Collections supports over 20+ field types: • Text, Number • Boolean • Picture • Select • Email, URL, Phone • Password • Date, Time • Color • Barcode And with the Pro version you can use even more advanced fields. • Document reference - Link documents together • Group - Add multiple values for a field • Formula - Create a formula for calculated values. Powerful formula editor with full support to math functions like SUM, AVG • Sources - Import documents from external APIs with Javascript 2. Customizable • Add and reorder fields • Add a separator between fields to better visualize them • Fields have different display styles like primary, secondary, thumbnail • Filter and sort data 3. Templates Collections includes basic templates to get started: • Books • Contacts • Expenses • Subscriptions • Credentials • Inventory • School 5. Advanced management Collections has different tools to help you creating the data model. SUBCOLLECTIONS Organize data into collections and subcollections. Simply said, they are like folders. LISTS A list contains items used in documents and it's very flexible. It could represent a Genre for a book or a Status like 'Available', 'Out of stock' for an object in the inventory. 6. Security • Protect collections using a password, Face ID or Touch ID • Sensitive data such as passwords are encrypted by default 7. iCloud Sync Data is synced automatically between devices through iCloud. 8. Apple's Shortcuts support Expand the app capabilities with Apple's Shortcuts support. 9. Pro version features • Add unlimited documents (free version is limited to 100 documents) • Add files to documents • Add advanced fields • Views • Grid • Use Summary to perform calculations across documents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Collections Database at Free against MSSQL Commander for iPad's $6.99. Collections Database also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). MSSQL Commander for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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
Collections Database is free to download; MSSQL Commander for iPad costs $6.99 up front. Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MSSQL Commander for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
MSSQL Commander for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Collections Database fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSSQL Commander for iPad | Collections Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (190 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 190 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niklas Saers | Matteo D'Ignazio |
Bugs and requests
MSSQL Commander for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Collections Database
Reported bugs
2 issues- Keyboard issues when using search
- Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Collaborative features for sharing databases
- More advanced reporting and visualization options
- Improved import/export functionality
- Ability to customize the appearance and layout
In-app purchases
MSSQL Commander for iPad
No in-app purchases
Collections Database
- Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
- Collections Pro$7.99
- Collections Ultra$9.99
Questions
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