SQL Forge vs ChibyooShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SQL Forge
A modern SQL client for developers and database administrators to connect to MySQL or MariaDB servers. It offers a smart query editor, result visualization, and secure connection management for efficient data handling.
- Multiple server connections
- Smart query editor with syntax highlighting
- Table result viewer with export
- SSH tunneling and SSL support
- Query history and favorites
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SQL Forge is a modern SQL client designed for developers, database administrators, and data enthusiasts who work with MySQL or MariaDB. Easily connect to multiple servers, run queries, visualize results, and manage your data in a clean and intuitive interface. Key Features: - Quick Connections: Save and manage multiple MySQL/MariaDB connections securely. - Smart Query Editor: Syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and error insights for faster querying. - Result Viewer: View query results in table format with filtering and export options (CSV, JSON, etc.). - Connection Management: Support for SSH tunneling, SSL certificates, and environment presets. - History & Favorites: Keep track of executed queries and save your most-used commands. SQL Forge helps you work faster, safer, and smarter with your databases — whether you’re debugging a production issue or analyzing data on the go.
ChibyooShell
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Professional SSH client and server monitor. Terminal, SFTP, Docker management and real-time metrics — all in one app. ChibyooShell — powerful SSH client and server monitoring tool for iOS professionals. CHIBYOO PRO Unlock all features: — Unlimited servers — Full access to all features Available as monthly, yearly or lifetime subscription. TERMINAL & SSH — Full SSH terminal with xterm-256color support — Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA key authentication — Password and key-based login — SSH key generation and management — Fira Code, Menlo, SF Mono font support SERVER MONITORING — Real-time CPU, RAM, disk and network metrics — Per-core CPU usage — Network interface stats with TX/RX graphs — Disk I/O monitoring — Active process list — Server uptime and load average SFTP FILE MANAGER — Browse, upload and download files — Create, rename, delete files and folders — Built-in text editor — File permissions (chmod) — Quick Look preview DOCKER & PODMAN — Container list with real-time metrics — Start, stop, restart, remove containers — Container log viewer — Per-container CPU and memory usage SECURITY — All credentials stored in iOS Keychain — Face ID / Touch ID protection — SSH host key verification (TOFU) — Optional iCloud sync via CloudKit PORT FORWARDING — Local port forwarding via SSH tunnel CONNECTIVITY — Citadel (modern SSH) + LibSSH2 fallback — Auto-reconnect — Configurable connection timeout Terms of Use: https://chibyoo.com/terms-chibyooshell/ Privacy Policy: https://chibyoo.com/privacy-policy-chibyooshell/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQL Forge at none against ChibyooShell's 5. SQL Forge also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. ChibyooShell sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SQL Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SQL Forge | ChibyooShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eloy Urbina Mendez | Aleksandr Kolesnikov |
In-app purchases
SQL Forge
No in-app purchases
ChibyooShell
- ChibyooShell Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
- ChibyooShell Plus — Yearly$5.991 Year
- ChibyooShell Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- ChibyooShell Plus — Lifetime$17.99
- ChibyooShell Pro — Lifetime$49.99









