Core Data Manager vs SQL Server Mobile Client PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core Data Manager
This app allows iOS developers and students to create, import, and export Core Data Models directly from their mobile devices. It generates SQLite databases and Objective-C or Swift source files for your models, with iCloud synchronization for seamless workflow.
- Create and edit Core Data Models
- Import models from iTunes and Dropbox
- Export models to iCloud
- Auto-generate SQLite databases
- Generate Objective-C and Swift source files
- iCloud Sync
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Manage and edit your Core Data Models from your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Create new Core Data Models, import existing Core Data Models and export them to iCloud. Features include: 1. Create and edit Core Data Models 2. Import existing Core Data Models from iTunes and Dropbox 3. Export Core Data Models to iCloud 4. Auto-generated SQLite databases for your Core Data Models 5. Auto-generated Objective-C source files (.h,.m) and Swift sources for your Core Data Models 6. iCloud Sync A must have tool for iOS/Mac Developers and Students.
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO
Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for browsing, editing, and exporting data, along with advanced features like SSH tunneling and ER diagram visualization.
- SSH tunneling with key/password authentication
- Browse, filter, sort, add, edit, and delete table data
- View and call functions and stored procedures
- Interactive ER diagram export (PNG/PDF)
- Data export to CSV, JSON, SQLite, Excel, and more
- Import data from CSV, SQLite, and Access
- OpenAI and Ollama integration
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection with the SSH tunnel build-in with password or key authentication • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Table data: browse, filter, sort • Table structure: rename and drop for tables and columns • Pick FK value for foreign key field • Free query with assisted composition and plan analysis • View and Call Functions and Store Procedures • View database and table information • View and manage sessions • View ER Diagram (interactive and with PNG/PDF export) • View User list and Privileges • Login information stored in (local or iCloud) KeyChain • Table data: add, edit and delete record • Blob preview and export • Blob update (from iOS Photos or Files) • Geometry/geography data viewer (only from table) • Export data grid to CSV, JSON, HTML, SQLite, Excel and MSAccess(XML) format • Export table to CSV, NDJson and SQLite format • Import of CSV, SQLite and MSAccess(MDB/ACCDB) tables • Browsing of DB structure within a query or a record editor • iCloud Sync for saved query statements • Shortcuts support • Table/View updates in grid • Job Activity Monitor • JS script (with db access) • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SQL Server Mobile Client PRO at 100% against Core Data Manager's 50%. SQL Server Mobile Client PRO also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Core Data Manager's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $59.99) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Core Data Manager costs $1.99 and SQL Server Mobile Client PRO $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Core Data Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of SQL Server Mobile Client PRO's.
Core Data Manager ships an update every 4 months, SQL Server Mobile Client PRO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Core Data Manager | SQL Server Mobile Client PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $59.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Zimnas | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
Core Data Manager
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO
In-app purchases
Core Data Manager
No in-app purchases
SQL Server Mobile Client PRO
No in-app purchases
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