PG Orbit vs App Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PG Orbit
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.
- 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
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A real PostgreSQL client on your phone. Browse schemas, run queries, and fix data from your iPhone or iPad with PG Orbit — the PostgreSQL client built for developers, DBAs, and data professionals who get paged away from their desk. NEW IN 2.0: SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • One account — Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email code • Connections and saved queries follow you to every device, including the new Mac app • Passwords, SSH keys, and passphrases NEVER sync — they stay in your device's keychain • Query history sync is opt-in and off by default • Desktop-class workspace on iPad: pinned sidebar, object tabs and SQL tabs, keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+T, Cmd+1–9) FREE FEATURES: • Browse & Query — explore tables and views, run SELECT queries with advanced filtering • Advanced Filtering — multi-column filters with AND/OR logic and custom operators • Schema Explorer — databases, tables, views, materialized views, functions, and sequences; works on hardened hosts like Heroku shared plans • SQL Editor — real autocomplete with schema context, find & replace, comment toggle, saved queries, and history with favorites • Secure Connections — SSL/TLS (Require and Verify-Full with client certificates) and SSH tunneling • SSH Key Management — import and store RSA and Ed25519 private keys with passphrase support, or generate an RSA key on device • Multiple Connections — connect to and manage several databases at once • Cloud Discovery — sign in to AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean, Linode, or Supabase and import your instances with one tap PREMIUM ($9.99, ONE-TIME — YOURS FOREVER): • Write Operations — INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE, ALTER, DROP • In-Place Editing — edit cells directly with a tap, set NULL, insert and delete rows • Visual Table Designer — modify table structure with a preview of the exact DDL before it runs • CSV Export — export query results and table data with progress tracking • Sequence Management — inspect and update sequences easily SYNC (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION): • $1.99/month or $14.99/year, auto-renewing — cancel anytime in the App Store • Syncs connection settings and saved queries; secrets never leave your device • Delete your account (and all synced data) from settings at any time SECURITY FIRST: • Biometric protection with Face ID or Touch ID, and auto-lock on app switch • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain with industry-standard encryption • Your queries run directly from your device to your database — table data never passes through our servers PERFECT FOR: • DBAs managing PostgreSQL remotely • Developers debugging production from anywhere • DevOps engineers who live behind SSH bastions • Data analysts exploring and exporting datasets • Students learning SQL Free forever for read-only. Premium is $9.99, once.
App Planner
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App Planner is a simple way to store, organize, and manage your app ideas in one place. Built for developers who want a dedicated system for storing app ideas and tracking development progress. Create an entry for every app idea and track its progress over time. Whether an idea is still just a future dream, actively in development, or already live, App Planner makes it easy to see where everything stands in one simple dashboard view. You can also store important details like descriptions, categories, supported platforms, monetization type, and open development tasks. Task management is built directly into your app planning workflow. You can create tasks and assign priorities so you always know what’s complete and what still needs done. App Planner Pro helps you plan versions and releases. You can map out future versions, set deadlines, and track progress from one release to the next. It’s easy to see what versions are live, what’s in development, and what’s planned next, making it easier to build apps with the future roadmap in mind. App Planner is designed specifically for app developers. The interface is clean and distraction-free, the workflow is fast and intuitive, and every feature is focused on real app development needs. There’s no clutter and no unnecessary tools, just a better way to plan and build apps. If you have lots of app ideas and you want a place to store them so you don’t forget them, or you are a developer who wants a better way to manage and track your app projects, App Planner is for you. —— Here’s the simple breakdown: App Planner (free) - Store and manage unlimited app ideas. - Attach app icon, categories, platforms, monetization methods, detailed notes, and tasks. - Full task management capabilities at the app level. App Planner Pro (monthly or yearly subscription or lifetime purchase) - Add unlimited versions to each app idea. - See your upcoming roadmap with multiple releases. - Manage each version in greater detail with dedicated task management. - Set a release deadline, track development status, and add detailed version notes. —— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PG Orbit at 4 against App Planner's 1. PG Orbit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. PG Orbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and App Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PG Orbit | App Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acrogenesis LLC | Kenneth Jones |
In-app purchases
PG Orbit
- PG Orbit Premium Features$9.99
App Planner
- App Planner Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- App Planner Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- App Planner Pro Lifetime$129.99









