LunoDB vs MagicSQL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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, Redis, 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 • Works with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini Secure & Private • Connect through SSH tunnels using a password or private key • Face ID and passcode protection • Your credentials stay on your device • 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.
MagicSQL
A professional mobile SQL client and editor for managing multiple database types on the go. It offers secure connections via SSH tunneling, a multi-tab data browser, and a powerful SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete. Visually design tables, manage users, and work with views, functions, and triggers.
- Manage five database types in one interface
- Secure SSH tunneling with key or password
- Multi-tab data browser with split view
- Professional SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete
- Visual table designer
- User management and privilege assignment
- Auto-reconnect for uninterrupted sessions
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Manage your databases on the go — like a pro. MagicSQL is the first mobile SQL client that brings together MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MariaDB and SQLite with SSH tunneling, a full-featured editor and a multi-tab interface. Not a stripped-down viewer — a real professional tool for your phone and tablet. ▸ FIVE DATABASES, ONE INTERFACE MySQL · MariaDB · PostgreSQL · MS SQL Server · SQLite Switch between servers without leaving the app. ▸ CONNECT SECURELY - SSH tunneling with password OR private key - SSL/TLS encryption - Live status: green dot + ping time in ms show instantly which servers are reachable - Connection test with clear diagnostics: SSH, DB, or network errors are reported separately ▸ MULTI-TAB DATA BROWSER - Open multiple tables simultaneously in tabs — like on the desktop - Split View: compare two tables side by side - Inline cell editing with double-tap - Column filters, full-text search, pagination - Duplicate, delete, or export rows as JSON - Column sorting and adjustable column widths ▸ PRO SQL EDITOR - Syntax highlighting for keywords, strings, numbers, comments - Context-aware autocomplete (knows your tables and columns) - Live error detection with wavy-underline markers - Snippet toolbar for common statements - Query history with copy & re-run ▸ TABLE DESIGNER WITHOUT SQL Create tables visually with every professional property included: - Primary key, Auto-Increment, Unique - UNSIGNED for numeric types (MySQL) - ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP for updated_at columns - Default value with quick picks: NULL, NOW(), 0, '', UUID() - Comment, charset, collation, engine ▸ VIEWS, FUNCTIONS AND TRIGGERS Beginner-friendly builders with templates, or full SQL code control. Create views, stored functions and triggers without spending hours in the docs. ▸ USER MANAGEMENT Create MySQL users and assign privileges through three clear tabs: Account, Privileges, Password. ▸ AUTO-RECONNECT App went to background? No problem. MagicSQL keeps the connection alive with keep-alive pings and reconnects automatically when needed — no data loss, no need to re-enter anything. ▸ DARK THEME, CODING FONT Eye-friendly design with a professional monospaced font built for code. No distracting animations, no ads, no tracking — just tools that work. ▸ WHAT MAKES MAGICSQL DIFFERENT? Other mobile SQL apps often just display data. MagicSQL is a real mobile IDE: SSH tunneling for secure remote connections, multiple tables in tabs at once, an editor with live assistance, a visual designer — and all of it for five database systems. Optimized for fast thumb input, uncompromising on professional features. ▸ PRIVACY Your server credentials stay exclusively on your device. No cloud, no tracking, no ads. MagicSQL talks directly to your servers — nothing goes through third parties. ▸ SETTINGS Adapt to your workflow: connection timeout, keep-alive, auto-reconnect, default row limit, text size, NULL highlighting, syntax highlighting, query history, destructive-action confirmation — everything is respected. For developers, DBAs, DevOps and anyone who wants their databases under control everywhere. Download MagicSQL and work like a pro — from your couch, on the train, or in the server room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LunoDB at 15.1 against MagicSQL's 26.5. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LunoDB against 5.0 for MagicSQL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | LunoDB | MagicSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timothy Murphy | Fatih Yesilbas |
Customer experience
LunoDB
MagicSQL
In-app purchases
LunoDB
No in-app purchases
MagicSQL
No in-app purchases







