HTC vs SQLSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HTC
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SQLSSH
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SQLSSH β Developer Tools, One Beautiful App. In Your Pocket, On Your Desk. Stop switching between a database IDE, a terminal, and an SFTP/S3 app. SQLSSH unifies PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, SQLite, SSH, SFTP, FTP & S3 in one local-first workspace β built for developers who ship from phone, tablet, and desktop. WHY SQLSSH β’ One client for databases, servers, and files β’ Native performance (compiled - no WebViews): fast launch, low RAM, battery-friendly β’ Local-first by default: credentials & private keys stay on your device β’ Zero-knowledge end-to-end encrypted sync across devices β’ Direct connections β your data is never proxied through our servers SUPPORTED DATABASES 11+ engines: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MSSQL, Oracle Database, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, Amazon Aurora & Amazon Redshift. FAST & NATIVE SQL EDITOR Write, run, and debug SQL where you work: β’ Syntax highlighting & database-specific helpers β’ Live schema navigator (tables, columns, PKs, indexes) β’ Multi-query execution with transactions (commit / rollback) β’ High-performance results grid for keyboard and touch β’ Query history & reusable SQL snippets β’ Import/export SQL scripts, CSV β’ Visual Schema Browser, interactive ERD diagrams, Generate DDL β’ Dialect wizards (UUID/SYS_GUID, sequences, date helpers) SSH TERMINAL & SECURE ACCESS Keep the shell next to your queries: β’ Built-in interactive SSH terminal β’ On-device SSH key manager (passphrase-protected keys, never stored as plaintext) β’ SSH bastion / jump-host tunneling for private VPC databases β’ SOCKS5 proxy support for restricted networks β’ Port forwarding without leaving the app CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Browse and transfer files in the same workspace: β’ SFTP, FTP/FTPS, Amazon S3 & S3-compatible storage β’ Directory breadcrumbs, search, and background transfer queues MULTI-SESSION WORKSPACE β’ Open multiple concurrent connections in tabs β’ Switch instantly between SQL sessions, terminals, and storage β’ Isolated query history & schema state per session β’ Split layouts to compare results or monitor servers side-by-side SECURITY & PRIVACY β’ AES-256 encryption for on-device secrets β’ Biometric lock (fingerprint / Face ID) + PIN, with auto-lock β’ We do not access your database content, query results, SSH I/O, or private keys β’ Optional Master Passwordβprotected E2EE sync FREE TIER & PRO SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SQLSSH is free to download and use with standard features (Free Tier). You can experience all premium features by starting a 7-day free trial of the Pro subscription. Free Tier Limitations: β’ Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite only. β’ Connections: Up to 2 database connections and 1 SSH terminal. β’ Storage: Up to 1 remote storage host (SFTP/FTP/S3) with 1 concurrent transfer. β’ Saved Queries: Up to 10 SQL snippets. β’ Session Tabs: Single active session tab at a time. β’ Themes: Standard themes only. SQLSSH Pro Subscription (7-Day Free Trial Available): Unlock the ultimate developer workspace. Upgrading to Pro removes all limits and adds: β’ End-to-End Encrypted Sync: Access your connections, credentials, and query history securely across all devices with client-side zero-knowledge encryption. β’ All 11+ Database Engines: Full support for MSSQL, Oracle, MariaDB, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, Amazon Aurora, and Redshift. β’ Unlimited Workspace: Add unlimited connections, SSH terminals, and storage hosts. β’ Multi-Tab/Multi-Session Productivity: Unlimited concurrent sessions or file transfers side-by-side. β’ High-Speed Storage: Queue up to 10 concurrent file transfers. β’ Advanced Editor: Save up to 500 query snippets and up to 120-second execution timeouts. β’ Premium Themes: Customize your editor with 8 premium theme presets. Subscription Details: Standard subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime during the trial period at no cost. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sqlssh.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sqlssh.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTC at none against SQLSSH's 2. SQLSSH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SQLSSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. HTC asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTC ships an update every 2 months, SQLSSH every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | HTC | SQLSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hansen Technologies LLC | Trendcas |
In-app purchases
HTC
No in-app purchases
SQLSSH
- SQLSSH Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$3.001 Month
- SQLSSH Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$20.001 Year









