# Tester vs MobileDB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileDB at none against Tester's 7. MobileDB also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Tester's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tester sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MobileDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tester ships an update every 2 days, MobileDB daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tester | MobileDB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (580 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-super-intelligence/id1575521212/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **580** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Rinat Maltsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859094074) |

## What reviewers say

### Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-super-intelligence/id1575521212)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Test various APIs directly from your mobile device. Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and more, with advanced editors and request customization. Share requests easily and manage cookies and history.

**Highlights:** Test REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS APIs, Powerful GraphQL editor with query, mutation, subscription support, WebSocket testing tool for WS and WSS connections, Flexible request data encoding and transfer types, Import requests from curl, links, or files (Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman), One-tap request sharing via deep link or cURL command, Apple Watch app for sending requests from your wrist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tester Go Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Tester Go Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tester Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Tester Pro Yearly | $200.00 | per year |
| Tester Plus Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and modern UI
- 🚀 Comprehensive and intuitive
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🛠️ All-in-one dev tool
- 💡 Shortcuts integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of cloud backup/sync
- 🔧 Difficult to manage requests/collections
- 🖱️ Editing issues with long keys
- 🌐 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting all saved requests after updates
- App launching to a black screen
- Shortcuts integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for environment variables
- Implement folders/collections management
- Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
- Provide more Shortcuts actions
- Add ability to change app icon


### MobileDB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiledb-postgres-client/id6780838850)

Access and manage PostgreSQL databases directly from your iPhone or iPad. Browse, query, and edit data securely over TLS or SSH. Build custom dashboards and work safely in production environments.

**Highlights:** Connect to any Postgres database, Browse, query, and edit data, Secure TLS and SSH tunneling, SQL editor with autocomplete, Build native dashboards, Production safety features, Demo mode for instant exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tester free?

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

### Is MobileDB free?

MobileDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tester or MobileDB have ads?

Neither Tester nor MobileDB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tester or MobileDB?

Tester ships an update every 2 days, and MobileDB daily. Most recently, Tester was updated on October 10, 2026 and MobileDB on October 12, 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.*