Comparison

Tester vs DB Connect

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

Head to head
About

Tester

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
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The first mobile app to handle any developer task on the go. Main features: - REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS, etc. - All types of HTTP requests: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, COPY, LINK, UNLINK, PURGE, LOCK, UNLOCK, PROPFIND, VIEW. - Powerful GraphQL editor with full-scale experience: body editor with Queries, Mutations, Subscriptions and syntax support; variables editor; documentation explorer; request settings and metadata. - WebSocket testing tool. Handles connection and message exchange via WS or WSS. - API calls with any kind of request data encoding and transfer type (query params, URLEncoded params, FormData, raw data, send files from device storage, cloud, remote server). - Settings. TLS can be skipped, redirects can be disabled, timeouts are adjustable. Weak SSL verification can be enabled and replaced with self-signed certificate. - Import request or collection by curl, link or file from your device. And naturally, there is any type of collection for you: Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, YAML. - Need to share request in seconds? Deep link and cURL command supported. - Apple Watch app. Allows to send API requests directly from your wrist. - Integrations: Shortcuts, Widgets. Additional little things: - Autocomplete for most common headers keys. - Syntax highlighting; Auto formatting. - Optimized for viewing on any device screen. - Cookies. Collect, edit, create. - Request metrics. Measure request duration, response size, status code changing. - History of all request calls. - Request authorisation. Basic Auth with password and username. OAuth with header or query access token. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tester.io/privacy-policy

About

DB Connect

This application allows users to manage and explore various databases like MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, and Supabase across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It offers features for browsing, searching, editing data, writing SQL, and monitoring important information with notifications and widgets.

Highlights
  • Supports SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Supabase
  • Staged row edits with SQL review
  • SQL console with saved queries
  • CSV import/export and SQL dump tools
  • Scheduled monitors with notifications
  • Widgets and Shortcuts integration
Features
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DB Connect is a database client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that helps you explore and manage SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Supabase without losing sight of safety. Browse tables page by page, search across columns, add filters, sort results, and edit rows with confidence. Changes are staged first, so you can review the generated SQL before anything is written to your database. Write SQL in a focused console with schema-aware suggestions, saved queries, and history. Import and export CSV data, create SQL dumps, build tables, create databases where supported, and manage users and privileges on supported MySQL and PostgreSQL servers. DB Connect also helps you keep an eye on important data. Turn a saved query into a monitor, run it on a schedule, and get notified when a value matches your rule. Widgets, Shortcuts, and Siri support make it easy to check status or jump back into your work. Built for real database workflows: SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Supabase connections Read-only mode for safer browsing Staged row edits with SQL review before apply SQL console with saved queries and history CSV import/export and SQL dump tools Table, schema, and user administration on supported servers Scheduled monitors with notifications, widgets, and Shortcuts Passwords and API keys stored in Keychain Optional iCloud sync for connection definitions, saved queries, and monitors TLS options including certificate pinning Your first connection is free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited connections.

Screenshots

Tester4 screens
DB Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tester at 90% against DB Connect's 0%. Tester also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). DB Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tester ships an update every 2 days, DB Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tester versus DB Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesterDB Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (584 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings584 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.7 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFJEDIHolger Krupp

Customer experience

Tester

All ratings584 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%

DB Connect

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Tester

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

DB Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tester

Subscriptions6
  • Tester Go Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Tester Go Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tester Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Tester Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Tester Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Tester Pro Yearly$200.001 Year
One-time1
  • Tester Plus Lifetime$89.99
None

DB Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tester free?
Tester is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DB Connect free?
DB Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tester or DB Connect have ads?
Neither Tester nor DB Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tester or DB Connect?
Tester ships an update every 2 days, and DB Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tester was updated on October 21, 2026 and DB Connect on October 5, 2026.

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