# CodeMaster vs SQL Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeMaster at 44% against SQL Client's 0%. CodeMaster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). SQL Client's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SQL Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 141 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of SQL Client's.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, SQL Client every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | SQL Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-client-database-and-ssh/id6476067271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957)

A professional mobile code editor and development tool for iOS. It offers comprehensive code browsing, editing, and management features, along with integrated tools for remote connections, database design, and GitHub integration.

**Highlights:** File management and browser, VS Code core Monaco editor, GitHub integration, Code snippet management, Database design tool, SSH client and SFTP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $20.99 | per year |


### SQL Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-client-database-and-ssh/id6476067271)

This app is a mobile SQL code editor and database client. It allows users to connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases, write and execute queries, and manage data. It also serves as a learning resource for practicing SQL skills.

**Highlights:** Connect to MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, Write and execute SQL queries, Code completion and syntax highlighting, Create, modify, delete database objects, Export data in JSON or CSV, Built-in database for practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Developer Monthly Upgrade | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Yearly Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMaster free?

CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SQL Client free?

SQL Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or SQL Client?

CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while SQL Client averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do CodeMaster or SQL Client have ads?

SQL Client shows ads; CodeMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or SQL Client?

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and SQL Client every 2 months. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on November 13, 2026 and SQL Client on November 13, 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.*