# Schema vs PG Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: PG Orbit at 5.0 against Schema's 4.3. PG Orbit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and device support (4 vs 1). Schema's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Schema sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PG Orbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PG Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Schema's written reviews are positive against 100% of PG Orbit's.

Schema ships an update every 2 days, PG Orbit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schema | PG Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schema-a-database-client/id6738075782/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allan Grinshtein](https://appshunter.io/developer/424488886) | [Acrogenesis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784592807) |

## What reviewers say

### Schema

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schema-a-database-client/id6738075782)

A mobile client for managing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Connect to various cloud providers and monitor your data without writing SQL. Ideal for developers and database administrators on the go.

**Highlights:** Connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL, Database management without SQL, Supports Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, AWS, Monitor data, Leverage Supabase realtime features, Intuitive user experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


### PG Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pg-orbit-postgres-client/id6746734362)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful PostgreSQL client. It offers secure database access on the go with features like browsing, querying, table design, and secure connection options. Premium features unlock write operations, CSV export, and advanced SQL capabilities.

**Highlights:** Browse and query PostgreSQL databases, Secure SSL/TLS and SSH tunneling, Table designer and schema explorer, Interactive data viewing and cell editing, Cloud database discovery, SQL editor with syntax support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PG Orbit Premium Features | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schema free?

Schema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PG Orbit free?

PG Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Schema or PG Orbit?

PG Orbit is rated higher. Schema averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PG Orbit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Schema or PG Orbit have ads?

Neither Schema nor PG Orbit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Schema or PG Orbit?

Schema ships an update every 2 days, and PG Orbit fortnightly. Most recently, Schema was updated on September 10, 2026 and PG Orbit on September 19, 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.*