Comparison

HanDBase Database Manager vs MSSQL Commander for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

HanDBase Database Manager

This is a powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. It allows users to create and edit custom databases with various field types, relational linking, and advanced sorting and filtering options. It supports photos, camera, GPS, and barcode scanning, with an optional custom forms designer.

Highlights
  • Create and edit databases on mobile
  • 19 different field types
  • Relational database linking
  • Sorting, filtering, and custom views
  • Field-level encryption
  • Desktop Connect for import/export
  • Support for photos, camera, GPS, barcode scanning
Features
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Powerful relational database manager for mobile devices. Track anything! Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing CRM,Deliveries,Estimates Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture Create and Edit Databases right on your iPhone 19 different field types Relational- link between different database tables Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views Field level Encryption Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates Support for photos/camera/gps/barcode scanning Custom Forms Designer available via in-app Purchase "HanDBase for iPhone is a very powerful and customizable database. There's really no competition to HanDBase, and given their long history and track record in the handheld world, HanDBase will be adopted quickly in businesses where custom databases are needed. At [Price], this app is a bargain." TUAW.com review "If you’re sick of buying [...] iPhone/Touch applications that don’t live up to their hype – then you should look at HanDBase" GearDiary.com review We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps. See our web site for more details and options. Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.

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.

Screenshots

HanDBase Database Manager4 screens
MSSQL Commander for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HanDBase Database Manager at 3.8 against MSSQL Commander for iPhone's 1.0. HanDBase Database Manager also leads on ratings volume (99 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). MSSQL Commander for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). 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

HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99 and MSSQL Commander for iPhone $3.99 up front. HanDBase Database Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MSSQL Commander for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HanDBase Database Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HanDBase Database Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, MSSQL Commander for iPhone every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HanDBase Database Manager versus MSSQL Commander for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase Database ManagerMSSQL Commander for iPhone
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.8 (99 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCNiklas Saers

Customer experience

HanDBase Database Manager

All ratings99 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative24.6%

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

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

Bugs and requests

HanDBase Database Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using password-protected databases
  • Issues with field order and layout being lost
  • Problems with data entry and saving records
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved forms and UI customization
  • Better integration with iPhone features (contacts, calendar, etc.)
  • Enhanced reporting and export options
  • Ability to create databases as standalone apps
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  • Improved support for larger databases

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase Database Manager

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPhone$4.99
None

MSSQL Commander for iPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase Database Manager free?
HanDBase Database Manager costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MSSQL Commander for iPhone free?
MSSQL Commander for iPhone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase Database Manager or MSSQL Commander for iPhone?
HanDBase Database Manager is rated higher. HanDBase Database Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while MSSQL Commander for iPhone averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HanDBase Database Manager or MSSQL Commander for iPhone have ads?
Neither HanDBase Database Manager nor MSSQL Commander for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase Database Manager or MSSQL Commander for iPhone?
HanDBase Database Manager ships an update every 3 months, and MSSQL Commander for iPhone every 6 months. Most recently, HanDBase Database Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and MSSQL Commander for iPhone on June 24, 2026.

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