Comparison

Container Express vs SQL Multi Studio

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

Head to head
About

Container Express

This app allows you to manage your Docker engine, inspect containers, view live logs, and access a full exec terminal. It also provides insights into your Docker host's hardware resources and includes an SSH tunnel. It is a premium application requiring a subscription or lifetime unlock.

Highlights
  • Manage Docker engine
  • Inspect containers
  • Live logs
  • Resource usage monitoring
  • Exec terminal
  • SSH tunnel
Features
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Manage containers in your Docker engine instance or search and pull an image. Full container inspection with live logs, resource usage and full exec terminal. Observe docker host hardware resources (Linux or macOS). SSH tunnel included. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms and conditions: https://containerexpress.filippomaguolo.net/terms-and-conditions/

About

SQL Multi Studio

Features
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SQL Multi Studio is a full database client for iPhone and iPad. FREE • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite • SQL editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, formatter and linter • Object explorer: tables, views, procedures, triggers, columns, keys, indexes • Edit data inline, in a form, or in bulk — with SQL preview before every change • Charts (line, bar, pie) and CSV export • Query history, snippets, pinned queries and table notes • Face ID / Touch ID lock, connection health monitor • Safe Mode: read-only per connection PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL and Oracle • Multiple servers open at once, unlimited saved connections, SSH tunnel • Rollback for INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE, Excel/JSON export, CSV import, auto refresh • Analysis tools: ER Diagram, Index Advisor, Schema Compare, Table Space, Global Search, Slow Query Log, Migration Runner, Data Generator, REST API and Mock Data generators, Cross-server Query, Query Alerts with notifications Everything runs on your device. Your credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain and your data never goes through any server of ours. New users get a free 14-day PRO trial.

Screenshots

Container Express4 screens
SQL Multi Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SQL Multi Studio at every 5 days against Container Express's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Container Express sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SQL Multi Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Container Express ships an update every 5 weeks, SQL Multi Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Container Express versus SQL Multi Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContainer ExpressSQL Multi Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloRanda Ihsan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Container Express

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
2 purchases

SQL Multi Studio

One-time2
  • 14-day PRO TrialFree
  • PRO (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is Container Express free?
Container Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SQL Multi Studio free?
SQL Multi Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Container Express or SQL Multi Studio have ads?
Neither Container Express nor SQL Multi Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Container Express or SQL Multi Studio?
Container Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and SQL Multi Studio every 5 days. Most recently, Container Express was updated on October 6, 2026 and SQL Multi Studio on October 7, 2026.

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