Schema vs Datark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Schema
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.
- Connect to MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Database management without SQL
- Supports Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, AWS
- Monitor data
- Leverage Supabase realtime features
- Intuitive user experience
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A simple MySQL and Postgres database client for iOS. Designed for easy database management. Connect effortlessly to MySQL and Postgres. Manage your database without writing SQL queries. Works with database providers like Supabase, Neon DB, PlanetScale, and AWS databases and others. Whether you’re an indie hacker building something new or a seasoned developer shipping at scale, Schema makes Postgres and MySQL access simple when you’re away from you desk. With Schema, you can monitor your data, leverage built-in Supabase realtime features, and manage MySQL client or Postgres client workflows with ease. Works great with major database providers and is designed as a great companion app to Neon DB’s scalability, PlanetScale’s simplicity, or AWS databases’ power, Schema delivers a fast, intuitive experience for developers and database admins. Terms of Use: https://tryschema.com/support/terms-of-use Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Datark
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Datark brings database browsing, SQL editing and SSH sessions to iPhone and iPad. Work with your own databases and servers from a native app. Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite, and browse MongoDB and Redis data. Available queries and editing tools vary by engine. MongoDB uses supported database commands rather than a JavaScript shell. Redis streaming and blocking commands are not supported. DuckDB is available in the Mac app only. - Save database and SSH profiles, with optional read-only mode. - Browse tables, columns, indexes and relationships, and view ER diagrams. - Sort, filter and page through rows; edit SQL data, set values to NULL and add rows. - Write SQL with history, saved queries, transactions and EXPLAIN. - Export CSV, JSON, SQL, Markdown, HTML and XML; import CSV and TSV into SQL databases. - Open SSH shells and tunnel database connections through SSH, with host-key checks. - Ask optional AI assistance about queries and schemas. Use a downloaded on-device model on compatible hardware, your own server, or a supported cloud AI service where available. AI features are unavailable in the China mainland App Store. Datark is free, with no Datark account, subscriptions or in-app purchases. The included SQLite sample works without an external account. Database, SSH and AI services are configured by you; external providers may require their own account and charges. Credentials are stored in the Apple Keychain. Cloud AI requires your permission before sharing, and generated queries do not run automatically. Datark has no tracking or analytics. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Datark at none against Schema's 4. Datark also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Schema's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Schema sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Datark asks for nothing beyond the download.
Schema ships an update every 2 days, Datark every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Schema | Datark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allan Grinshtein | Ilya Baravoi |
In-app purchases
Schema
- Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
Datark
No in-app purchases









