Comparison

Database Hosting vs HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Database Hosting

Features
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FreeSQL: Effortless, Database Hosting for Everyone FreeSQL is a revolutionary app that lets anyone rent databases. Whether you're a student, developer, or hobbyist, we empowers you with the tools to manage databases without complexity. [Scalable Storage] Start small and scale up as your project grows. You can expand your database storage increments to suit your needs. [Just a Simple Ad View] Creating a new database is easy. Simply watch a short ad to get started, and you're good to go. [Own Multiple Databases] FreeSQL allows you to own and manage multiple databases. FreeSQL is perfect for lightweight applications, testing environments, learning SQL, or just experimenting with ideas. Try it today and experience the freedom of database hosting. *ToS https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure on the go with this native application. Monitor server status, control actions like start/stop/reboot, and manage volumes, networks, firewalls, and storage boxes. Securely access your projects with API tokens stored in the iOS Keychain.

Highlights
  • Monitor server status and metrics
  • Start, stop, and reboot servers
  • Manage volumes, networks, and firewalls
  • Control Storage Boxes
  • Built-in SSH terminal
  • Support for multiple projects
Features
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Take full control of your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure with HetzMate. HetzMate is a powerful, native app that lets you monitor, manage, and control your Hetzner Cloud projects on the go. SERVERS • View all your cloud servers with real-time status indicators • Actions: Start, stop, reboot, and power-cycle servers • SSH: Connect via the built-in terminal • Monitor CPU, disk, and network metrics with graphs • Manage server backups and snapshots • View and manage attached volumes, networks, and firewalls INFRASTRUCTURE • Volumes: View, manage, and monitor your block storage volumes • Networks: Overview of private networks and subnets • Load Balancers: Monitor and manage your load balancers FIREWALLS • View firewall configurations • Add, edit, and delete firewall rules • Apply firewalls to your servers STORAGE BOXES • Manage your Hetzner Storage Boxes • View storage usage, access credentials, and settings The app supports multiple Projects and API tokens are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Hetzner Online GmbH. "Hetzner" is a trademark of Hetzner Online GmbH. HetzMate is an independent third-party application. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Database Hosting4 screens
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Database Hosting at every 6 days against HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's every 2 weeks. Database Hosting also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Database Hosting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database Hosting ships an update every 6 days, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Database Hosting versus HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase HostingHetzMate for Hetzner Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnabifyLars Herres

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Database Hosting

One-time1
  • 50 coins$0.99
6 purchases

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Subscriptions4
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
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  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • HetzMate Pro$5.99
  • HetzMate Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Database Hosting free?
Database Hosting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud free?
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Database Hosting or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud have ads?
Neither Database Hosting nor HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Database Hosting or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud?
Database Hosting ships an update every 6 days, and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, Database Hosting was updated on October 12, 2026 and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud on October 1, 2026.

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