Comparison

SqlProg Database Query Studio vs PaliCAD

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

Head to head
About

SqlProg Database Query Studio

Remotely execute SQL queries from iOS devices on various database systems. Visualize, search, and script database tables with a multi-tab query runner and special SQL keyboard. Share scripts and results via email or download saved queries.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple database systems
  • Visualize and script database tables
  • Multi-tab query runner
  • Ad-hoc query execution
  • Save and reuse queries
  • Email scripts and results
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Are you a MySql, Sql Server, Oracle, PostgreSql, DB2 & Microsoft Access database user and ever wished about executing queries from iOS devices by touch from anywhere, then this is a powerful companion tool for you to remotely execute queries and view the results in an intuitive way. FEATURES • Connect to MySql, Sql Server, Oracle, PostgreSql, DB2 & Microsoft Access database. • Visualize, search & script database tables. • Database tables can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Multi tab query runner with asynchronous & parallel query execution. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Theme support for user interface. SHARING • Email script and query results instantly. • Download saved queries using iTunes. WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for SqlProg and MySql, Sql Server, Oracle, PostgreSql, DB2 & Microsoft Access and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your database stay secure. • Works Over 3G/4G. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf If you need any assistance/more information/feedback please contact us at support@makeprog.com

About

PaliCAD

Create, edit, and refine 3D models with a lightweight, offline CAD application. It offers direct modeling, 2D sketching, analysis tools, and supports common CAD file formats, designed for touch interfaces and Apple Pencil.

Highlights
  • Non-parametric direct 3D modeling
  • 2D sketching with sketch-to-extrude
  • 3D Boolean operations
  • Fillets and chamfers
  • Import/export common CAD formats
  • Section analysis
  • Customizable themes and shortcuts
Features
Currently charting
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PaliCAD is a lightweight 3D CAD app for iPad and iPhone. Create, edit, and refine 3D models with a straightforward direct-modeling workflow. PaliCAD combines 2D sketching, solid modeling, analysis tools, and support for common CAD file formats in an interface designed to work naturally with touch and supports the Apple Pencil on iPad and iPhone Duo. PaliCAD is actively developed and growing. Version 1.0 is aimed at makers, hobbyists, and CAD enthusiasts who value an affordable lightweight, offline modelling tool capable of managing simple to moderately complex designs. PaliCAD is built around a simple idea: CAD software should be capable, cross-platform, lightweight, offline, and financially accessible without requiring an ongoing subscription. KEY FEATURES • Non-parametric direct 3D modeling 
• 2D sketching with a straightforward sketch-to-extrude workflow
 • 3D Boolean operations for combining, subtracting, and intersecting solids
 • Fillets and chamfers for refining edges
 • Import of image references
 • Joints for visualizing basic part movement
 • Section analysis for inspecting internal geometry
 • Import and export support for common CAD file formats 
• Save projects in PaliCAD's native cross-platform .pali project format
 • Customizable light and dark themes
 • Customizable keyboard shortcuts for faster workflows One time purchase. No subscriptions. Models you create with PaliCAD are yours to use, including for personal and commercial purposes. PaliCAD places no additional licensing restrictions on the models you create. As always, third-party files, images, designs, or other material you import remain subject to their respective rights and licenses. PaliCAD and it’s underlying CAD kernel are actively evolving projects. New modelling tools, workflow improvements, and compatibility enhancements will continue to be developed over time. OPEN DEVELOPMENT At its core is Pali Ijo, an open-source CAD kernel released under the permissive MIT License. Pali Ijo is developed as a separate project so its geometry and modelling tools can be shared with everyone.

Screenshots

SqlProg Database Query Studio4 screens
PaliCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaliCAD at 63% against SqlProg Database Query Studio's 0%. PaliCAD also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). SqlProg Database Query Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SqlProg Database Query Studio costs $9.99 and PaliCAD $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaliCAD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PaliCAD has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SqlProg Database Query Studio's written reviews are positive against 63% of PaliCAD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SqlProg Database Query Studio ships an update every 3 months, PaliCAD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SqlProg Database Query Studio versus PaliCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSqlProg Database Query StudioPaliCAD
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalasubramanian RamanathanBrayden Nilsen

Customer experience

SqlProg Database Query Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PaliCAD

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SqlProg Database Query Studio

No in-app purchases

None

PaliCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SqlProg Database Query Studio free?
SqlProg Database Query Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaliCAD free?
PaliCAD costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SqlProg Database Query Studio or PaliCAD?
PaliCAD is rated higher. SqlProg Database Query Studio averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PaliCAD averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do SqlProg Database Query Studio or PaliCAD have ads?
Neither SqlProg Database Query Studio nor PaliCAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SqlProg Database Query Studio or PaliCAD?
SqlProg Database Query Studio ships an update every 3 months, and PaliCAD every 5 days. Most recently, SqlProg Database Query Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and PaliCAD on November 13, 2026.

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