Comparison

SmartQuery vs Index

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

Head to head
About

SmartQuery

Features
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Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. 100% local and open-source. Get tailor-made queries from a schema-aware AI assistant: Copilot generates queries based on your database schema, including tables, columns, enums, constraints, and more. Rows are never passed to Copilot. Insert, update, and delete with ease: Generate SQL to modify your data with an intuitive user experience. Includes inputs optimized for each data type. Bring your data to life with charts: Easily generate line, bar, and pie charts from your SQL results. Also, Copilot will automatically suggest appropriate charts for generated SQL. Ask your database anything: Use natural language to get precise answers from your database. Get prompt suggestions and comfortably explore your data. Generate complex modifications tailored to your database schema. Thoughtful, customizable design: SmartQuery has a strong focus on user experience and accessibility. Adjust the theme and primary color to your liking. Security and transparency: SmartQuery is open source and 100% local—no accounts, no subscriptions, no cloud. When handling credentials and table data, there is no room for compromise. Here's how we keep things secure and private: - 100% local: SmartQuery runs entirely on your device. Credentials, connections, queries, and all data stay local. There is no cloud—no accounts, no syncing—so your database access never leaves your machine. - Your credentials, your device: Connection details and credentials are stored only on your device. Nothing is uploaded to our servers because we don't store user data—everything stays under your control. - Need-to-know basis: Your data is never stored or logged by us. When you use AI features, only the minimum necessary data (e.g. schema information) is sent to the AI provider—row data is never sent. - Web best practices: Data is always transferred via HTTPS and protected from man-in-the-middle attacks. The web app is protected against XSS and XSRF attacks and other web vulnerabilities.

About

Index

Features
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INDEX - Professional SQL Client for Mac and iOS Take control of your databases with INDEX, the most advanced SQL client for developers and DBAs. Connect, explore, and analyze your data with an intuitive interface and enterprise-grade features. Multi-Database Connections • MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite support • SSH tunneling connections • Secure credential management Advanced SQL Editor • Intelligent syntax highlighting • Smart autocomplete • Advanced find and replace • Automatic code formatting Data Visualization • Interactive charts (bar, line, pie) • CSV, JSON, SQL export • Performance dashboard • Detailed query statistics Professional Tools • Custom SQL templates • Database schema comparison • Voice-to-SQL input • Complete operation history Security & Privacy • Encrypted credentials • Optional Firebase Analytics • No personal data collection Perfect for: • Software developers • Database administrators • Data analysts • Computer science students Download INDEX now and revolutionize the way you work with databases!

Screenshots

SmartQuery4 screens
Index4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartQuery and Index are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SmartQuery versus Index: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartQueryIndex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSIMON ALBERT MATHEWSONPatrizio Pezzilli

In-app purchases

None

SmartQuery

No in-app purchases

None

Index

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartQuery free?
SmartQuery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Index free?
Index is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartQuery or Index have ads?
Neither SmartQuery nor Index shows ads.

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