# Schema vs FMS Detective

The clearest difference is rating: FMS Detective at 5.0 against Schema's 4.3. FMS Detective also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Schema's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Schema sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FMS Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

FMS Detective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schema has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schema | FMS Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schema-a-database-client/id6738075782/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fms-detective/id6769585061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allan Grinshtein](https://appshunter.io/developer/424488886) | [Samuel Rulon-Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885255738) |

## 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 |


### FMS Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fms-detective/id6769585061)

This app provides remote administration for FileMaker Server, allowing users to monitor server status, manage databases, and interact with connected clients from their mobile device. It offers real-time insights into server activity and operational controls for databases and schedules.

**Highlights:** Live server status overview, Database management (pause, resume, open, close), Client monitoring and messaging, Schedule management (run on demand, abort), Server overview with activity counts, Encryption key entry for databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schema free?

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

### Is FMS Detective free?

FMS Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Schema or FMS Detective?

FMS Detective is rated higher. Schema averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while FMS Detective averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Schema or FMS Detective have ads?

Neither Schema nor FMS Detective shows ads.

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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.*