Comparison

MSSQL Commander for iPhone vs Notesnook

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

Head to head
About

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

A powerful mobile client for managing MSSQL databases. It offers an advanced SQL query editor with syntax highlighting, iCloud synchronization for saved queries, and the ability to view multiple queries and results simultaneously. Supports SSH tunneling and data export to various formats.

Highlights
  • Advanced SQL query editor with syntax highlighting
  • iCloud synchronization for saved queries
  • Multi-query and multi-result view
  • Full SSH support with certificate/password authentication
  • Data export to CSV, XML, and JSON
  • Split view support for multiple connections
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Powerful MSSQL client for iPhone 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.

About

Notesnook

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

Highlights
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • To-do lists and task management
  • Private journal with media support
  • Rich text and Markdown editor
  • Notebook organization
  • App lock with fingerprint support
Features
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Your notes are yours. Notesnook encrypts every one of them on your device before it ever reaches the cloud — so no one can read them. Not advertisers, not us. UNLIMITED NOTES. EVERY DEVICE. FREE. Most note apps cap the free plan until it hurts. Others stop after a few dozen notes. Notesnook never limits how much you write or how many devices you sync. A REAL EDITOR Headings, tables, code blocks, maths, outlines, Markdown and full-quality images. Notes that hold up whether you are writing a shopping list or a thesis chapter. ORGANISED AT ANY SIZE Nested notebooks, tags, colours, pinned and favourite notes, and search that stays instant at 10,000 notes. Link notes to each other and build your own private wiki. PRIVACY YOU CAN CHECK YOURSELF • End-to-end encryption is always on — you cannot switch it off, so you cannot forget • Encrypted on your device, in transit and at rest, using XChaCha20-Poly1305 and Argon2 • Even your notebook and tag names are encrypted • 100% open source under AGPLv3 — read every line, or run your own sync server • Recommended by Privacy Guides IMPORT YOUR OLD NOTES Bring your notes, notebooks and tags with you. Import from your previous notes app, plus plain Markdown and HTML files. EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web. Sync is instant, and encrypted the whole way. ALSO INSIDE • Web clipper — save any article, ad-free and offline • Reminders across all your devices • Note version history, so nothing is ever really lost • Publish a note to a shareable link • Dark mode and custom themes FREE FOREVER Unlimited notes, unlimited devices, 50 notebooks, 50 tags and full end-to-end encryption. No ads. No trial countdown. PAID PLANS Add task lists, callouts, recurring reminders, more storage, and — on Pro — app lock, an encrypted vault and full-quality images. From $19.99 a year. Questions or feedback: support@streetwriters.co Privacy policy: https://notesnook.com/privacy Terms: https://notesnook.com/terms

Screenshots

MSSQL Commander for iPhone4 screens
Notesnook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notesnook at Free against MSSQL Commander for iPhone's $3.99. Notesnook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). MSSQL Commander for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On ads, 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

Notesnook is free to download; MSSQL Commander for iPhone costs $3.99 up front. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MSSQL Commander for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notesnook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 672 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSSQL Commander for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, Notesnook every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MSSQL Commander for iPhone versus Notesnook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSSQL Commander for iPhoneNotesnook
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (672 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1672 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiklas SaersStreetwriters LLC

Customer experience

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Notesnook

All ratings672 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

Bugs and requests

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Notesnook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
  • Sync issues leading to data loss
  • Unreliable login and verification process

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • Reminders and calendar integration
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Multilingual support
  • Improved table and spreadsheet features

In-app purchases

None

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Notesnook

Subscriptions17
  • Notesnook Pro$0.991 Month
  • Notesnook Essential Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro$2.491 Month
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  • Notesnook Pro Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro3 variants$4.491 Month
  • Notesnook Pro1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Notesnook Pro Plan7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Notesnook Believer Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro$9.991 Year
  • Notesnook Essential Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro$24.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Plan14 Days trial$29.901 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Plan14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Notesnook Believer Plan14 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is MSSQL Commander for iPhone free?
MSSQL Commander for iPhone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notesnook free?
Notesnook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MSSQL Commander for iPhone or Notesnook?
Notesnook is rated higher. MSSQL Commander for iPhone averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notesnook averages 4.7 from 672 ratings.
Do MSSQL Commander for iPhone or Notesnook have ads?
Neither MSSQL Commander for iPhone nor Notesnook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSSQL Commander for iPhone or Notesnook?
MSSQL Commander for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and Notesnook every 8 days. Most recently, MSSQL Commander for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Notesnook on October 15, 2026.

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