# SQLed vs SQL Server Mobile Client

The clearest difference is price: SQL Server Mobile Client at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 61%). SQLed's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for SQLed against 4.2 for SQL Server Mobile Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's.

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SQLed | SQL Server Mobile Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085/reviews) | **[4.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Zimnas](https://appshunter.io/developer/350841938) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### SQLed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqled-sql-database-manager/id475312085)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a powerful SQLite database manager for iOS devices. It allows developers, students, and educators to create, edit, and manage SQLite databases on the go with a smart SQL editor and intuitive data viewer. Organize projects, import/export data, and access an offline SQL reference for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Project-based database organization, Full SQLite support (create, edit, delete), Smart SQL editor with syntax highlighting, Intuitive table data viewer and editor, Import/export data and projects, Offline SQL reference guide, Security features with passcode lock

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


### SQL Server Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-server-mobile-client/id1406176302)

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.

**Highlights:** Secure database connection (TLS/SSH), Data exploration, filtering, and searching, AI-assisted SQL query composition, Database object management, ER Diagram Viewer, Advanced data grid for editing, Import and export data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SQLed free?

SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client?

SQL Server Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.

### Do SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?

Neither SQLed nor SQL Server Mobile Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client?

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on September 23, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on September 22, 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.*