Comparison

LunoDB vs Caliope

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

Head to head
About

LunoDB

Access and manage your databases from your mobile device. Execute SQL queries, browse data, visualize results with charts, and leverage an AI assistant for query generation. Securely connect to various database types on the go.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple database types
  • Execute SQL queries with syntax highlighting
  • Browse and edit data inline
  • Visualize data with charts and graphs
  • AI-powered SQL query generation
  • Secure access with Face ID/passcode
Features
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LunoDB brings professional database management to your iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely, run queries, and visualize your data — all from your pocket. Supported Databases MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB, and Turso (LibSQL) Dashboard • See all your connections at a glance, and which ones are live • Track query activity across the last seven days • Jump straight to your most-used connections and saved charts Query & Browse • Execute SQL with syntax highlighting and autocomplete • Browse tables, view schemas, and edit data inline • Search and filter across tables instantly • View query history and save favorites • Export results as CSV, JSON, or SQL Visualize • Build charts and graphs from query results • Keep a chart on your Home Screen with the LunoDB widget • View schema diagrams to understand table relationships AI Assistant • Generate SQL queries from natural language • Get help understanding complex queries • On-device AI with Apple Intelligence: private, free, and no API key needed • Or bring your own key for Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, or xAI Grok Secure & Private • Connect through SSH tunnels using a password or private key • Face ID and passcode protection • Your credentials stay on your device • On-device AI keeps your questions and schema on your iPhone or iPad • Import connections from LunoDB Desktop, or back them up to a file Made for iPad • Full hardware keyboard shortcuts and a command palette • Master–detail layouts built for the larger screen Perfect for developers, DBAs, and data analysts who need database access on the go.

About

Caliope

Features
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Calíope — Database Client for Mac, iPad and iPhone Calíope is a powerful, native client for MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, ClickHouse and Redis, built for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Whether you're a developer, DBA, or data analyst, Calíope gives you everything you need to connect, query, explore, and manage your databases — all in a clean, native interface designed for Apple platforms. WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH CALÍOPE PRO SQL Editor — Write and execute queries with syntax highlighting and an integrated execution history, side by side across independent tabs, each with its own live session. Reports — A saved query with its parameters declared and its output defined: which columns, in what order, with what titles and formats. Running it twice gives the same thing. Works against relational databases, SQLite files and MongoDB, exports to nine formats including a paginated PDF, and can run on a schedule. Database Explorer — Browse your full schema — tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, events and more — from an intuitive tree, with columns, indexes and foreign keys at a glance. ER Diagrams — Visualize your database structure with interactive entity-relationship diagrams. Understand table relationships and schema design without writing a single query. Secure Connections — Connect to remote servers safely with native SSH tunneling (ed25519 and ECDSA keys), SSL/TLS encryption, and per-profile credential storage in your system Keychain. Scheduled Backups — Automate backups with flexible scheduling and configurable retention, choosing exactly which databases and tables go into each job. Replication Topology — Declare the primary and its replicas, and see the whole group at once, with a diagram: each replica with its lag, its two threads and the transactions it actually owes. A replica can report 0 seconds while it runs hours behind. Multiple Sessions & Query Log — Open and switch between independent database sessions, each isolated. Every query is logged locally, so you can trace what was executed, when, and on which connection. Works without a server — A built-in SQLite editor for local .sqlite files: structure, data, SQL, pragmas, Save/Revert and CSV/JSON/SQL import and export. A DuckDB editor opens .duckdb files and queries Parquet, CSV or JSON where they already are. Plus a read-only previewer for .md, .sql, .json, .csv, .rtf and .log files. All work offline. Widgets — Server metrics without opening the app: Mac desktop, iPhone and iPad Home and Lock Screens. One server per widget; tap to open its dashboard. AI SQL Assistant — An optional assistant that helps you write queries, explain results and suggest optimizations. It works from the first launch with Apple Intelligence: no key, no cost, and nothing leaves your device. You can also bring your own key from a supported provider — usage is billed by that provider, and Calíope does not charge for or resell AI services — or point it at a local model. Keys stay in your Keychain. ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Calíope Pro — buy once, keep forever. Pricing is shown in the App Store at the time of purchase and may vary by region. • 60-day free trial with everything unlocked before you decide. No card, no automatic charge. • One purchase unlocks Calíope on all your devices signed in with your Apple ID, with every future update included. • No subscription, no renewals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caliope.org/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

LunoDB4 screens
Caliope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LunoDB at none against Caliope's 3. LunoDB also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Caliope's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Caliope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. LunoDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LunoDB ships an update every 6 days, Caliope every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LunoDB versus Caliope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunoDBCaliope
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy MurphyDavid Villalobos Cambronero

In-app purchases

None

LunoDB

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Caliope

Subscriptions1
  • Calíope Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • 60-day TrialFree
  • Calíope Pro$49.99

Questions

Is LunoDB free?
LunoDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caliope free?
Caliope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LunoDB or Caliope have ads?
Neither LunoDB nor Caliope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LunoDB or Caliope?
LunoDB ships an update every 6 days, and Caliope every 3 weeks. Most recently, LunoDB was updated on October 24, 2026 and Caliope on October 25, 2026.

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