Comparison

PortX vs SQL Connect WK Studio

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

Head to head
About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

About

SQL Connect WK Studio

Features
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SQL Connect WK Studio is a professional database management tool designed for iPhone and iPad. Connect directly to Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Firebird databases from your mobile device. KEY FEATURES: • Multi-Database Support — Connect to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Firebird from one app. • SQL & Command Editor — Write and execute SQL queries, Redis commands, and Elasticsearch JSON queries with a built-in editor. View results in a clean data grid. • Table Designer — Visually create and edit SQL tables with columns, data types, indexes, relationships, check constraints, and generated SQL scripts where supported. • Database Browser — Browse databases, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes, and objects supported by each provider. • SQL Script Catalog — Save, organize, search, and reuse your favorite SQL scripts locally. • CSV Export — Export query results and table data to CSV files with customizable separator options. • Backup & Restore — Create and restore database backups where supported by the selected database provider. • Connection String Parsing — Quickly create connections from supported URI and key-value connection string formats. • iCloud Sync — Optionally sync your connections and scripts across your Apple devices via iCloud. Disabled by default for maximum privacy. • Secure by Design — Passwords are stored in the iOS Keychain. No database data is sent to external servers unless you explicitly configure a remote database connection. • SSL/TLS Support — Secure supported database connections with optional SSL/TLS encryption and certificate trust settings. • Modern Native UI — Built with SwiftUI and a Liquid Glass-inspired interface for a clean, native iPhone and iPad experience. SQL Connect WK Studio is made for database administrators, developers, technical consultants, and anyone who needs quick, secure access to databases on the go.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
SQL Connect WK Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PortX at Free against SQL Connect WK Studio's $9.99. PortX also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). SQL Connect WK Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On ads and in-app purchases 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

PortX is free to download; SQL Connect WK Studio costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, SQL Connect WK Studio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PortX versus SQL Connect WK Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXSQL Connect WK Studio
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.KONRAD WITKOWSKI

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

SQL Connect WK Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL Connect WK Studio free?
SQL Connect WK Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or SQL Connect WK Studio have ads?
Neither PortX nor SQL Connect WK Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or SQL Connect WK Studio?
PortX ships an update monthly, and SQL Connect WK Studio every 8 days. Most recently, PortX was updated on October 21, 2026 and SQL Connect WK Studio on October 16, 2026.

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